Competence Norway (Kompetanse Norge) administers the Norwegian Language Test nationally. The tests are carried out on a local level in municipalities (kommune) throughout Norway.
When registering for the Norwegian Language Test, you select levels A1, A2, B1, and B2. There is also a test in Norwegian C1 at a higher academic level. You can register for the test four times a year (winter, spring, summer, and autumn).
There are four parts—1. reading, 2. listening, 3. oral, and 4. writing—that you can register for simultaneously or for one or more of them individually.
When you register, you choose your level. You may only take the same test section once during the same testing period. If you take the same test part two or more times in the same period, only the first attempt will be valid.
If you want to take the test in a municipality (kommune) other than your own, you must check with the test center to see if you are eligible. This is also true if you live outside of Norway.
You must determine whether you can take the test at a test center in a Norwegian municipality. If you do this before registering for the test, you will lose the seat that you get for the test. The Norwegian Language Test is not hosted in other countries.
An overview of the test and registration dates in 2023
On January 23, at 9:00 a.m., registration for the Norwegian language test for spring 2023 will open.
Here are the registration dates for 2023:
Spring 2023
Registration period: 23rd – 27th January
Test period: 13th – 17th March
Summer 2023
Registration period: 17th – 21st April
Test period: 22nd May – 2nd June
Autumn 2023
Registration period: 21st – 25th August
Test period: 25th – 29th September
Winter 2023
Registration period: 30th October – 3rd November
Test period: 4th – 8th December
The Norwegian Language Test (Norskprøven) Certificate and its importance
Your test center will send you your Norwegian Language Test (Norskprøven) certificate 5-6 weeks after you take the exam. You will receive the results statement together with the certificate.
Why is the certificate and the test important? Firstly, the Norwegian Language Test is a tool to help you improve your Norwegian level rapidly. When applying for jobs and studying in Norway, you will be able to provide proof of competence.
If you have passed the Norwegian test at level A2 on all parts of the Norwegian Language Test, you can use this to apply for a permanent residence permit in Norway. The test parts include a reading test, listening test, writing test, and oral speaking test.
The Norwegian Language Test is required for higher education in Norway. The Norwegian language test at level B2 is the minimal prerequisite for admission to a study program taught in Norwegian.
Preparing for the test will also help you communicate better with Norwegians in Norwegian society, and you will get inspiration to improve your Norwegian language abilities. Read more about the importance of the Norwegian Language Test (Norskprøven) here.
Do you need help preparing for The Norwegian Language Test (Norskprøven)?
We provide preparation courses for the Norwegian Language Test (Norskprøven) covering all Norwegian levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1)
Our courses are ideal for students who need to pass the Norwegian language proficiency test in order to work, study, or immigrate to Norway. We provide flexible classes in classrooms or online that are tailored to the needs of the individual learner. You can study and prepare for the Norwegian Language Test at the appropriate level in a group class or at your own pace in private one-on-one lessons.
The systematic approach of our preparation courses will help you develop all the necessary skills to pass the Norwegian Language Test. Whether you choose group classes or private 1-on-1 lessons, we will help you prepare:
We provide clear Norwegian grammar explanations and in-depth, interactive exercises suitable for Norwegian Language Test preparation courses. You’ll go through various practical exercises, including relevant writing exercises. We will provide tips for preparing for and taking the Norwegian Language Test during the classes.
In our preparation course, you develop your language skills in all the crucial parts of the language test: 1. reading test (leseprøve), 2. listening test (lytteprøve), 3. oral test (muntlig prøve), and 4. writing test (skriftlig prøve). We will give you feedback on your performance (writing, speaking) and help you build vocabulary within relevant topics.
Our Norwegian courses accompany the best and most suitable Norwegian language learning resources for learning Norwegian. Following a first Norwegian level assessment, we can tailor each lesson to your specific needs. Choose your level and register for a Norwegian course here!
