Norwegian language C1 – higher academic level
Register for the test
Registration for Test in Norwegian C1 – higher academic level is open twice a year. The test consists of two individual parts, and you can choose to register for both tests at the same time or just one of them.
Next test
The next Test in Norwegian C1 is held in the period 9th December – 10th December 2024.
You can register for the next test in the period 7th – 11th April 2025.
After registration you will receive information about the date and time for the tests. You will receive this information two weeks before the date of the test.
Who is this test for?
Test in Norwegian C1 – higher academic level tests Norwegian language at a very high level. The test only contains tasks at the C1 level, and candidates are either awarded C1 or do not pass the test.
We recommend that you talk to a teacher who is very familiar with the highest levels to determine the right test level for you.
A number of test centres only offer the test to people who are registered in the Norwegian Population Register as living in the municipality (kommune).
Do you live outside of Norway?
If you are not registered as an inhabitant of a municipality or you live in a different country, you can't take the test in one of the following test centres:
- Trondheim Voksenopplæring (Trøndelag county)
- Voksenopplæringen i Øvre Eiker (Buskerud county)
- Larvik læringssenter (Vestfold county)
If you wish to take the test in a municipality other than the one you live in, or one of the test centres above, you have to check with the test centre whether you can register to take the test there. You have to do this before you register to take the test, or you may lose your place.
The test will not be held abroad.
What does the test cost?
Your municipality (kommune) decides what the test costs. You will find the correct prices in the registration portal.
You can also contact the test centre and ask them about the price for the test in your municipality.
The test centres are responsible for payment. Common means of payment are by bank card or Vipps (when you complete the form in the registration portal), in your online bank, by invoice or by another arrangement with the test centre.
Entitled to a free test?
If you are entitled to participate in Norwegian language training and it is mandatory for you, you can take all parts of the test free one time. The test centre will register you for the free test.
If you are not entitled to free Norwegian language training, you must pay for the test. You must also register for the test yourself. You can do this here when registration opens.
If you wish to retake the test, you will have to register and pay for the test yourself.
If you are unsure whether you are entitled to free Norwegian language training, you can read about the right and obligation to take language training on IMDi's website (in Norwegian only).
Complete the registration
It is important that you complete the registration. You choose how to pay for the test. You are registered when you receive confirmation by text message and email.
Check that your correct address has been registered. If you have moved to a new address, you must notify the test centre.
When will I receive notice of the test?
You will receive a letter/email from the test centre two weeks before the date of the test. You may also receive it earlier.
The letter will inform you about the date, time and location of the test. The written and oral tests are normally taken on different dates.
If you have any questions about the date of your test, contact your test centre.
Information about registration
Test in Norwegian C1 – higher academic level consists of two individual parts:
- Test in listening comprehension and written production
- Test in reading comprehension and oral communication
You decide whether you want to register for both tests at the same time or just one of them. You are not permitted to register for the same test twice during the same test period, but you can register for a different Norwegian test level, in addition to taking the Test in Norwegian C1.
Do you want to cancel your registration?
Registration for the tests is binding. This means that when you register for the test, you have to pay for it even if you are unable to take it.
If you have a medical certificate, you can take the test at a later date without having to pay for it.
If you wish to cancel your registration, you need to contact your test centre.
Special adaptations
The test can be adapted or accommodated in various ways. Accommodations could include, for example, extra time or being allowed to sit in a separate room when taking the test.
You must contact your test centre as soon as possible, and no later than three days after registering for the test.
Bring valid identification (ID)
On the day of the test, you must show a valid form of identification.
Valid identification (ID):
- A valid passport
- A Norwegian driving licence – original and duplicate
- A Norwegian bank card bearing a photograph
- A national ID card issued by a country within the EEA
- A refugee travel document and immigrant’s passport
- A residence card
- An asylum seeker’s ID bearing a signature and place of birth