Learn Norwegian

You may receive Norwegian language tuition even if you choose not to participate in the Introduction Programme.

You must have an agreed settlement with your residential municipality and with IMDi in order to be granted Norwegian language tuition.

Find out more about being settled with public assistance.

You may receive Norwegian language tuition for up to one year from the date of commencement. If you take valid leaves of absence from the language tuition, your tuition will be extended by a period corresponding with your leave of absence.

You and the municipality will create a plan for your Norwegian language tuition and determine what level you should achieve through the tuition.

If you wish to take a Norwegian exam, the municipality will offer it for free. The Norwegian exam may document your Norwegian language skills.

Read abot the Norwegian test on The Directorate of Higher Education and Skills' website.

Here you will find an overview of online resources that you can use on your own before municipal training starts, or in combination with tuition in the Norwegian language and social studies organised by the municipality.

• LearnNoW
• Duolingo

Better Norwegian language skills will give you a better life in Norway. Norwegian language practice is for everyone who wants to practise their Norwegian. It is free of charge, and you do not need to register. At Norwegian language practice, you will meet other people who also want to practise their Norwegian. Sessions will include reading newspaper articles, role-play and general conversation.

The following NGOs provide Norwegian language practice for free. Contact the individual organisation to find out how to join.

• The Norwegian Red Cross – Røde Kors

The Norwegian Red Cross has many different options for people who want to practise their Norwegian language skills. See what is available near you.

Read more on the Norwegian Red Cross website (the website is in Norwegian).

• The Norwegian Women’s Public Health Association – Sanitetskvinnene

The Norwegian Women’s Public Health Association runs a scheme called “Language Buddy for Women” at several different places in Norway (go to the Norwegian Women’s Public Health Association’s website to see a list of the places). Send an SMS to phone number (+47) 90 26 03 68 with the word SPRÅKVENN (literally: “language buddy”) and the place where you live (for example: SPRÅKVENN Bergen) and they will help you. 

Read more on the Norwegian Women’s Public Health Association’s website (the website is in Norwegian).

• KIA Norway

KIA runs Language Cafés where you can also have a good meal while practising your Norwegian. Language Cafés are held in Bergen, Oslo, Skien, Trondheim, Ålgård, Hå and Sandnes.

Read more on KIA Norway’s website (the website is in Norwegian).

• Local volunteer centres – Frivilligsentralen

Volunteer centres all over Norway offer Norwegian language practice. Contact your local volunteer centre to join the Norwegian language practice where you live.

Read more on the Volunteer Centre website (the website is in Norwegian).

• Public libraries

Is there a Norwegian language practice arrangement near where you live? Ask at your local public library – they can help you. Several places also offer Norwegian language practice sessions at the library