Test dates 2010

Test type	Test date	Last entries	Results
Norwegian Test 2	1st November	17th September	6th December
Norwegian Test 3	2nd November	17th September	6th December

NB! Språkprøven was organized for the last time in June 2005. A new curriculum was introduced in September 2005 and two new official tests were developed:

Norskprøve 2 for voksne innvandrere/Norwegian Test 2 for adult immigrants (Level A2) and
Norskprøve 3 for voksne innvandrere/Norwegian Test 3 for adult immigrants (Level B1).

A test at Level A1 has been developed as well. Norskprøve 1 for voksne innvandrere (Level A1) is used exclusively within the language centres.

Norskprøve/Norwegian Test 2 and Norskprøve/Norwegian Test 3 are held at fixed dates three times a year. The tests are available in both Norwegian written forms ("bokmål" and "nynorsk"). Norskprøve/Norwegian Test 2 and Norskprøve/Norwegian Test 3, (and also Norwegian Test 1), are funded by the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion. Norwegian Test 2 (when both written and oral tests are taken) can be used to document "adequate knowledge of Norwegian" to be used in certain visa applications. Please contact the relevent authorities about requirements.

Folkeuniversitetet is in charge of registrations for the examinations, and candidates must register six weeks before the examination. Results are sent directly to the candidates within five weeks after the examinations. Practice exams are available at level A2 (Norskprøve/Norwegian Test 2) and level B1 (Norskprøve/Norwegian Test 3).

Norwegian Test 2 for adult immigrants (Level A2)
General information about Test 2
Norwegian Test 2 for Adult Immigrants is a final test at level A2, and qualifies the candidate for a certificate. Norwegian Test 2 measures language skills at level A2, a basic level, and consists of two parts: writing and speaking. The two parts of the test can be taken separately.

Dictionaries and other reference books are not allowed on the test.

The test is marked using a correction key and evaluation form that have been developed by Norsk Språktest. The writing part is marked centrally, while the speaking part is evaluated at the test centre.

Norwegian Test 2 – Writing
Norwegian Test 2 – writing measures the candidate’s skills in reading, listening and writing.

Listening test
The listening test measures the candidate’s ability to understand simple information about familiar topics and to apprehend the main points in short, simple messages and announcements when enunciation is clear.

The listening test consists of a number of short conversations and messages related to situations that are of immediate relevance or familiar, such as personal relationships, shopping, transport, work and the immediate environment. The tasks give the candidate the opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability to comprehend the main point and some details in clear, simple messages and announcements, and to identify the theme in conversations. The language is simple and clear, and each listening text is played twice.

For each listening text, there is a written question. The question is read aloud on the CD before the listening text is played. The candidate answers by marking the correct answer, writing a short answer, etc.

Reading test
The reading test measures the candidate’s ability to read and understand the main point and some specific information in very short, simple texts.

The reading test consists of short, simple reading texts. For example, these may be informative texts such as advertisements, announcements, brochures, notices, menus, instruction manuals and timetables, as well as other simple written texts such as personal letters, short factual texts, or short newspaper items.

The tasks give the candidate the opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability to comprehend the main point and some details in the texts.

There are written questions for each reading text. The candidate answers by marking the correct answer, writing a short answer, etc.

Writing test
The writing test measures the candidate’s ability to write very short, simple texts relating to the most important aspects of everyday life.

The writing test consists of two tasks. In the first task, the candidate is asked to write a short message or announcement. In the second task, the candidate is asked to write, for example, a short narrative, a description or a personal letter.

Norwegian Test 2 – Speaking
Norwegian Test 2 – speaking measures oral production and interaction. Two candidates take the test together.

The speaking test consists of three tasks. Tasks A and C are individual tasks. The candidate introduces herself/himself and tells something about, for example, his/her personal background, family, interests, education, personal experiences. Task B measures the candidate’s ability to handle a social exchange. In this task the candidate converses with her/his partner candidate. The task gives the candidates the opportunity to demonstrate that they can carry on a conversation about everyday activities, exchange simple information, state likes and dislikes, and generally contribute to sustaining the interaction.

Norwegian Test 3 for adult immigrants (Level B1)
General information about Test 3
Norwegian Test 3 for Adult Immigrants is a final test at B1 level, and qualifies the candidate for a certificate. Norwegian Test 3 measures language skills at level B1, an independent level, and has two parts: writing and speaking. The two parts of the test can be taken separately.

Dictionaries and other reference books are not allowed on the test.

The test is marked using a correction key and evaluation form that have been developed by Norsk Språktest. The writing part is marked centrally, while the speaking part is evaluated at the test centre.

Norwegian Test 3 – Writing
Norwegian Test 3 – writing measures the candidate’s skills in reading, listening and writing.

Listening test
The listening test measures the candidate’s ability to understand the main points and details in clear, moderated monologues on familiar topics, and the main points and details in shorter recordings.

The listening test consists of a number of short conversations and messages about familiar topics related to work, school, home and spare time. The tasks give the candidate the opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability to comprehend the main point and specific details in spoken texts on familiar themes and current issues when the language is clear and moderated. Each listening text is played twice.

For each listening text, there is a written question. The candidate answers by marking the correct answer, writing a short answer, etc.

Reading test
The reading test measures the candidate’s ability to understand the main point and find specific information in texts on familiar topics when the language is clear and direct, and the content is well-structured.

The reading test consists of several shorter and longer reading texts. These may be, for example, personal and official letters, brochures, notices, newspaper articles, literary texts and factual texts. The tasks give the candidates the opportunity to demonstrate, for example, his/her ability to understand the main point and specific information in the texts.

There are written questions for each reading text. The candidate answers by marking the correct answer, writing a short answer, etc.

Writing test
The writing test measures the candidate’s ability to write simple, coherent texts on familiar topics and topics of personal interest.

The writing test consists of two tasks. In the first task, the candidate is asked to express his/her opinion on an issue and to state the reason and/or explain. In the second task, the candidate is asked to write a longer narrative.

Norwegian Test 3 – Speaking
Norwegian Test 3 – speaking measures oral production and interaction. Two candidates take the test together.

The speaking test consists of three tasks. Tasks A and C measure the candidate’s ability to participate in a conversation, while task B is an individual task.

Tasks A and C give the candidates the opportunity to demonstrate that they can initiate, sustain and close a conversation, and that they can express their personal views and opinions, as well as encourage their partner, ask for explanations and restart the conversation following a silence.

Task B gives each candidate an opportunity to demonstrate that s/he can describe personal experiences and plans, for example, as well as tell a story or provide a brief explanation of opinions, actions and plans.

Norwegian Tests 2 and 3 can be taken at the following locations:


Akershus: Asker, Bærum, Skedsmo, Ås

Aust-Agder: Arendal

Buskerud: Drammen, Hokksund, Gol, Lier

Finnmark: Alta, Hammerfest, Kirkenes, Vadsø, Vardø

Hedmark: Hamar, Kongsvinger

Hordaland: Bergen, Ullensvang, Stord, Voss

Møre og Romsdal: Kristiansund, Molde, Ålesund

Nordland: Bodø, Melbu, Mo, Sandnessjøen, Narvik, Brønnøysund

Nord-Trøndelag: Namsos, Steinkjer, Stjørdal

Oppland: Gjøvik, Lillehammer

Oslo: Oslo voksenopplæring: Rosenhof, Smedstua, Skullerud, AOF - kun Norskprøve 2

Rogaland: Egersund, Haugesund, Stavanger

Sogn og Fjordane: Florø, Sandane, Sogndal

Sør-Trøndelag: Orkdal, Røros, Trondheim

Telemark: Kragerø, Porsgrunn, Skien, Rjukan, Ulefoss

Troms: Finnsnes, Harstad, Tromsø

Vest-Agder: Kristiansand, Mandal

Vestfold: Sandefjord, Tønsberg

Østfold: Askim, Fredrikstad, Moss