Language certificate

Last activity 15 October 2014 by dmcart13

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DutchPrincessNew member14 October 2014 14:23:02

Hello, to be able to work in Norway or study you're probably required a certficate?
Now I wonder if there's a universal name for it and where this could be acquired since I was thinking taking Norwegian classes (self study) in Holland, but I doubt it's "recognized" and "sufficient" to study there.
Anyone who can help me out on this aspect?

Thanks

ChrissyJohansenActive member14 October 2014 16:04:18

Here from languages courses all I have to show from the time I spent learning (Other than my language skills.) is a piece of paper that really just says basic norwegian / every day norwegian / norwegian nivå 1/2 etc.

DutchPrincessNew member14 October 2014 18:57:36

Thanks, should be fine.

Unrelated question, I see you live in Vestfold, which is the area I'm planning on moving to as well. What was your reason for the move to Norway? marriage?

dmcart13Serial expat15 October 2014 08:18:32

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Hello,

You can read about the officially recognised tests here: http://www.folkeuniversitetet.no/englis … -id-10074/

If you want to study at a Norwegian higher education institution, you will need the most advanced level; the so-called "Bergenstesten" (http://www.folkeuniversitetet.no/englis … -id-10300/)

Good luck,

David

ChrissyJohansenActive member15 October 2014 09:21:27

I moved here to live with my Norwegian husband, we've been married a couple years now

In my opinion Vestfold is an easier adjustment than some other places in Norway because its not deathly quiet and the people around you to an extent are sort of 'used to' immigrants Good luck!

DutchPrincessNew member15 October 2014 11:33:47

Thanks! I already heard something about that, so I'll need to travel to Bergen to take the test I guess

DutchPrincessNew member15 October 2014 11:34:44

Same situation then! My fiancé is norwegian and I've heard horror stories that it takes 9 months to be able to live there and you need to go through a lot of trouble to prove that the marriage is real?

dmcart13Serial expat15 October 2014 11:41:56

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If you are an EU citizen, I don't think you should have any problems with that.

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