Grow Internationals

Grow After Work
2022-05-27 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | TBC
Join our international community on Friday, May 27th for our monthly After Work!
Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your friends or come and meet new ones. Just remember to sign up below, to reserve your spot and receive the event details.
See you there!

Haga Bluegrass Street Festival
2022-05-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Haga, Haga Nygata, Gothenburg, Sweden
Come join us at the Haga Bluegrass Street Festival on May 28!
We will gather on Saturday afternoon to enjoy music from Virginia, Kentucky, Carolina, and Tennessee. In the middle of Haga, a BBQ is set up where you can buy grilled food and drinks while you walk between the bands or just hang out with our international group.
Event details
This event is free, but you will need to cover the costs for your food and drink consumption. RSVP by May 25 to reserve your spot and receive event details.
We look forward to meeting you there!

Royal Hagaparken Walking Tour
2022-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Hagaparken, Solna, 169 70, Sweden
Come and join us for a walking tour around Hagaparken in June! Our event manager Patricia Craig will walk you through the history of Hagaparken and all the curiosities about the place, the history of the Royals and more! June is a perfect time to enjoy nature and appreciate the beauty of the parks in Stockholm. That gets even better with a guided tour where you can learn more about the places.

Remember to RSVP by June 3 to save your spot and receive the event details.

National Day Concert
2022-06-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Björngårdsvillan, Dufvas Backe 3, Gothenburg, 413 11, Sweden
No plans for Sweden’s National Day? Join us on the 6th of June and enjoy live music in good company. The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra that has toured all over the world, is going to perform in the shade of Slottsskogen on Monday afternoon.
On this day, the City of Gothenburg’s citizenship ceremony will also be held and we will welcome 6063 new citizens from Afghanistan, Finland, India, Iraq, Iran, Norway, Poland, Somalia, the United Kingdom, and Syria, among others.
Event Details
The event is free and open for everyone to join. It starts at 2pm and is 1,5 hours long.
Meet us on the lawn in front of Björngårdsvillan! RSVP by June 3 below to receive the event details and join our international group on June 6.

Members fika
2022-06-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
We invite all our members in Stockholm to have a fika with us at our office on June 17. Come and meet other Grow members and learn more about your membership. We will have a coffee or tea together with some traditional Swedish pastries and discuss any questions you may have about our services or life in Sweden in general.
We start at 15.00 but you can also drop in later if that is more convenient as long as you have signed up beforehand. Remember to RSVP by June 13.
We hope to see you there!
N.B. This is a members-only event. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact us at info@growinternationals.com to get more information.

Potluck Picnic
2022-06-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Rosendals Trӓdgårdskafé, Rosendalsterrassen 12, Stockholm, 115 21, Sweden
Summer is approaching and for all Swedes the climax is called “midsommar”. Midsummer is the longest day of the year – when the sky never darkens – and this year it’s celebrated on June 24. We will anticipate the celebrations and meet on June 18 for a potluck picnic, to prepare for this cherished tradition and to welcome the summer while exchanging experiences about moving and living in Sweden. All you need to do is bring some food, drinks, and a blanket to experience a real picnic potluck in beautiful Djurgården.
Details
We will meet up in front of Rosendals Trӓdgårdskafé at 11:45 on June 18.
This event is free and open for everyone, but you need to bring your own food and drink.
Please note that the event will be held outdoors. If the weather is extremely bad, the event may be cancelled.

Midsummer Celebration
2022-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | TBC
The most Swedish holiday of them all, Midsummer is almost here! Have you heard about the traditional celebration and are curious to experience it live? Join us and celebrate midsummer with other expats on June 24!
RSVP by June 21 to ensure your spot and receive event details. You’ll get more information the day before the event.

Visit to Drottningholm Palace
2022-06-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Drottningholm Palace, Drottningholm, Lovön, Ekerö, 17802, Sweden
Join us for a day trip to Drottningholm Palace on June 30!
Drottningholm is the residence of the Swedish royal family and is commended for its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Sight. In addition to the palace, there are extensive gardens that are preserved exceptionally well, as well as a theatre, park, and Chinese Pavillion. Drottningholm is often regarded as one of the architectural treasures of the Stockholm area, as construction began in the mid-1600s.
To join us, please RSVP below by June 27th. For full Grow members and social members, the price of admission will be covered. Non-members are welcome, but must cover their own cost.

Swedish A2 part 2 Summer Course - Gothenburg
2022-07-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Grow Internationals Gothenburg, Gullbergs Strandgata 7, Göteborg, Sweden
Our Summer intensive courses are back on site in Gothenburg!

Level: Beginners Plus A2 part 2
Requirements: Completed A2 part 1
Number of lessons: 30 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 2 weeks
Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:00-12:15 (one session = 3 lessons)
Location: Östra Hamngatan 16, 411 09 Göteborg
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart A1, A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: June 25
Course Fee: 4975 SEK (incl. VAT)
N.B. Lesson material is not included in the course fee but can be provided at an additional cost of 750 SEK (incl. VAT)
Register for the course here

Swedish A1 part 1 Summer Course - Gothenburg
2022-07-04 13:00 - 15:30 | Grow Internationals Gothenburg, Gullbergs Strandgata 7, Göteborg, Sweden
Our Summer intensive courses are back on site in Gothenburg!
Level: Beginners A1 part 1

Requirements: No prior knowledge needed
Number of lessons: 30 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 2 weeks
Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 13:00-15:15 (one session = 3 lessons)
Location: Östra Hamngatan 16, 411 09 Göteborg
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart A1, A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: June 25
Course Fee: 4975 SEK (incl. VAT)
N.B. Lesson material is not included in the course fee but can be provided at an additional cost of 750 SEK (incl.VAT)
Register for the course here

Afterwork at Takpark
2022-07-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Takpark; UrbanDeli, Sveavägen 44, Stockholm, Sweden
Join our international community on Wednesday, July 6th for our monthly After Work!
The Takpark at Urban Deli, Sveavägen 44 is one of Stockholm’s best Afterwork hangouts. Located on the 9th floor, Takpark offers mile wide views over the Stockholm skyline. Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your friends or come and meet new ones. Just remember to sign up below to reserve your spot and receive the event details.
See you there!

Swedish A1 Part 1 Summer Course
2022-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Our summer intensive courses are back on site in Stockholm!

Level: Beginners A1 (part 1)
Requirements: No prior knowledge needed
Number of lessons: 30 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 2 weeks
Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:00-12:15 (one session = 3 lessons)
Location: Torsgatan 26, 113 21 Stockholm
Class size: Max 7 participants
Course Books: Rivstart A1, A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: July 2
Course Fee: 4975 SEK
Register here: https://www.growinternationals.com/product/sfe-a1-1-summer-intensive-online/
N.B. Course books are not included in the course fee but can be provided at an additional cost of 750 SEK

Princess Cake Fika
2022-07-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Brogyllen, Västra Hamngatan 2, Göteborg, Sweden
Did you know that Princess Victoria celebrates her birthday on the 14th of July?
Join us for a fika at Brogyllen where we are going to celebrate the Crown Princess’s birthday, kronprinsessans födelsedag, with a tasty prinsesstårta. If you still haven’t tried the traditional green cake full of custard, jam, marzipan, and a mound of whipped cream, it is about time!
Event details
The event is free to join, but you need to cover the cost of your food and beverage consumption. Remember to RSVP by July 12 to reserve your spot.

Swedish A2 Part 1 Summer Course
2022-07-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Our summer intensive courses are back on site in Stockholm!

Level: Beginners Plus A2 (part 1)
Requirements: Completed A1 level
Number of lessons: 30 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 2 weeks
Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:00-12:15 (one session = 3 lessons)
Location: Torsgatan 26, 113 21 Stockholm
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart A1, A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: July 13
Course Fee: 4975 SEK
Register here: https://www.growinternationals.com/product/sfe-a2-2-summer-intensive-stockholm/
N.B. Course books are not included in the course fee but can be provided at an additional cost of 750 SEK.

Go Kayaking!
2022-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Brunnsvikens Kanotklubb, Frescati Hagväg 5, Stockholm, Sweden
What better way to enjoy summer in Stockholm than out on the water! Come join us for kayaking on Friday, July 22nd from 2pm to 4pm. Please be sure to RSVP so we know how many kayaks to reserve.
Bring along a friend and we will see you out on the water! Beginners, as well as pros, are welcome!
Event details
We will meet up at Brunnsvikens kanotklubb at 13:45. The event starts at 14:00 and is two hours long.
Kayak rental is 150kr (includes life vest). Members will have all rental costs paid by Grow Internationals. Non-members are welcome and can pay for their Kayak rental at the time of arrival.
Additional information
For your safety, all kayak users must be able to swim 200 meters independently. This activity is not recommended for small children.
Bring suitable clothing and protective sun gear for the weather.

Frisbee Golf
2022-08-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Tantolunden Discgolf park, Ringvägen 23, Stockholm, 118 53, Sweden
Come join us for an afternoon of fun with a round of Frisbee Golf (or as the Swedes say, discgolf!). This is a great activity open for people of all ages and a great course for beginners. Tell your friends, grab a frisbee, and let’s meet out on the course!
Don’t forget to RSVP so that we know you are coming.
Event details
The event is free for everyone to join, so invite a friend and bring your own frisbee.
We will meet up at Tantolunden Discgolf park at 1pm and play for about an hour and a half.
Note that in the case of rain, this event may be rescheduled.

Hike with a Quiz
2022-08-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Blackebergs Centrum, Grundtvigsgatan 33, Bromma, 168 48
Come join us outside the city for a short hike near Grimsta Nature reserve. We will meet at Blackeberg Centrum and begin our walk towards lake Mälaren, hike through the forest, and end our journey at Kanaans Trädgårds Cafe just in time to join their music quiz! Afterwards, you are free to stay and enjoy the afternoon at the beach – just be sure to bring your bathing suits! This is a great activity open for people of all ages.
Invite your friends or bring your family! And don’t forget to RSVP by August 25 so that we know you are coming.
Additional information
The hiking portion is approximately 20 minutes and follows a well-established path. This is a beginner-level hike and suitable for people of all ages. The music quiz is a mix of English and Swedish. It is free to participate, however, you will need to bring your own money for food and drink. We will end our event at the Trädgård Café but please feel welcome to stay at the beach (Kanaanbadet) following the event.

Swedish for Expats Intermediate B1 part 1
2022-08-30 10:00 - 18:30
Starts: August 30
Level: Intermediate B1 (Part 1)
Requirements: Completed A2 level
Number of lessons: 24 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Tue & Thu 10.00am-11.30am (1 session is 2 lessons)
Location: Östra Hamngatan 16, 41109 Göteborg
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart B1+B2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: August 25

Swedish for Expats beginners A1 part 2
2022-08-30 10:00 - 19:00
Starts: August 30
Level: Beginners A1 (Part 2)
Requirements: Completed A1 part 1
Number of lessons: 24 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Tue & Thu 10.00am-11.30am OR Tue & Thu 5.30pm-7.00pm (1 session is 2 lessons)
Location: Östra Hamngatan 16, 41109 Göteborg
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart A1+A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: August 25

Cinema Under the Stars
2022-09-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Björngårdsvillan, Dufvas Backe 3, Gothenburg, 413 11, Sweden
On September 2, it is time for the Gothenburg Film Festival Open Air again. Come meet us on the lawn in Slottsskogen where we will see the Oscar-nominated movie “The Worst Person in the World” by Joachim Trier – a triangle drama about life choices, art, and being in love on a summer night. Perfect to watch it under the summer sky in Slottsskogen, don’t you think?
This is also a great opportunity to practice your language skills as the movie will be shown with Swedish subtitles!
Gothenburg Film Festival Open Air in Slottsskogen is free and the screening starts at 21:00. We will meet up earlier to find a good spot, so bring your picnic blanket and remember to RSVP below to join and enjoy the movie with us! You will receive more event details one day prior to the event. See you there!

Concert at GöteborgsOperan
2022-09-03 16:00 - 17:00 | GöteborgsOperan, Christina Nilssons gata, Gothenburg, 411 04, Sweden
The Gothenburg Culture Festival calls for a great experience this year! Join us on Saturday, September 3rd, at GöteborgsOperan where we will see Gothenburg Opera’s Women’s Chorus perform excerpts from Macbeth, Hansel and Gretel, Rusalka, and Witches of Eastwick. The concert starts at 16:00 and lasts for half an hour. After the performance, we will enjoy a traditional Swedish fika at the Opera!
The event is free of charge. Remember to RSVP on time because the number of tickets is limited! You will receive more event details a day prior to the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Swedish for Expats Beginners A1 part 1
2022-09-05 10:00 - 19:30
Starts: September 5
Level: Beginners A1 (Part 1)
Requirements: No prior knowledge needed
Number of lessons: 24 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Mon & Wed 10.00am-11.30am OR Mon & Wed 6.00pm-7.30pm (1 session is 2 lessons)
Location: Östra Hamngatan 16, 41109 Göteborg
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart A1+A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: September 1

Fika Game
2022-09-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Rosendals Trӓdgårdskafé, Rosendalsterrassen 12, Stockholm, 115 21, Sweden
Step up your fika game with… a game! Join us on Saturday, September 10, and meet other expats in Stockholm over a coffee! To make things interesting, we will also play a game.
The rules are easy. First, we write words on pieces of paper and put them into the hat. Then people split into two teams. Each turn someone from a team gets 30 seconds to explain as many words from the hat as possible without saying the exact word or its synonyms. The team that gets the most words wins. Come and join us, it will be fun!
Event details
We will meet at 12:55 at Rosendals Trädgårdskafé and play for about an hour and a half.
The event is free to join but you need to cover the costs for your food and drinks. Remember to sign up by May 19 to reserve your spot as the number of participants is limited.

Swedish for Expats Beginners continued A2 part 1
2022-09-12 10:00 - 19:30
Starts: September 12
Level: Beginners Continued A2 (Part 1)
Requirements: Completed A1 level
Number of lessons: 24 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Mon & Wed 10.00am-11.30am OR Mon & Wed 6.00pm-7.30pm. (1 session is 2 lessons)
Location: Östra Hamngatan 16, 41109 Göteborg
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart A1+A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: September 6

Swedish for Expats A1 part 1
2022-09-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Starts: September 12
Level: Beginners A1 (Part 1)
Requirements: No prior knowledge needed
Number of lessons: 24 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Mon & Wed 6.00pm-7.30pm (1 session is 2 lessons)
Location: Torsgatan 26, 11321 Stockholm
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart A1+A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: September 7

Visit to the Hallwyl Museum
2022-09-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Hallwylska museet, Hamngatan 4, Stockholm, 111 47
Welcome to join us for a tour of the Hallwyl Museum where we will explore Wilhelmina von Hallwyl’s art collections with pieces from all across the globe and gain insights into how the wealthy of the early 1900s lived. The aim of the museum, according to Wilhelmina, was “to bring together as rich and diverse a material as possible, illustrative of the culture of my own times as well as of that of earlier times.”
Event details
The event is free of charge. We will meet up at the museum entrance at 2.30 pm.
Remember to RSVP by September 10 to ensure your spot and join our international group. We hope to see you there!

Swedish for Expats A1 part 2
2022-09-13 18:00 - 19:30
Starts: September 13
Level: Beginners A1 (Part 2)
Requirements: Completed A1 part 1
Number of lessons: 24 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Tue & Thu 6.00pm-7.30pm (1 session is 2 lessons)
Location: Torsgatan 26, 11321 Stockholm
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart A1+A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: September 7

Swedish for Expats A1 part 1
2022-09-19 18:00 - 19:30
Starts: September 19
Level: Beginners Continued A2 (Part 1)
Requirements: Completed A1 level
Number of lessons: 24 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Mon & Wed 6.00pm-7.30pm (1 session is 2 lessons)
Location: Torsgatan 26, 11321 Stockholm
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart A1+A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: September 14

Job Hunting Workshop
2022-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
The guide for expats searching for a job in Sweden
Are you a job-seeking expat and new to Sweden? Do you have a specific job in mind but don’t know how to find it? Do you find it hard to motivate yourself and focus your energy?
Then you should join our Job Hunting Workshop, which will provide you with the understanding and tools you need to pursue your career in Sweden and get insights on how to go about finding a job quicker.
The workshop will cover:

Swedish labour market structure and regulations
Ways of searching for a job in Sweden
How to utilize your skills in the best way for the local market
How to manage realistic expectations
How to start a new career or occupation
How to stay motivated during a potentially long job hunt

Job Hunting Workshop
Location: Torsgatan 26
Date: September 20
Time: 09.45-13.00
Deadline for registrations: September 15
Free for Grow Internationals’ members
Non members 370 SEK (incl. VAT)
Purchase your ticket here

Swedish for Expats Intermediate B1 part 1
2022-09-20 18:00 - 19:30
Starts: September 20
Level: Intermediate B1 (Part 1)
Requirements: Completed A2 level
Number of lessons: 24 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 6 weeks
Schedule: Tue & Thu 6.00pm-7.30pm (1 session is 2 lessons)
Location: Torsgatan 26, 11321 Stockholm
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart B1+B2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: September 14
