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DutchPrincess

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

ChrissyJohansen

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.

DutchPrincess

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?

dmcart13

Hello,

You can read about the officially recognised tests here:

If you want to study at a Norwegian higher education institution, you will need the most advanced level; the so-called "Bergenstesten" ()

Good luck,

David

ChrissyJohansen

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!

DutchPrincess

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

DutchPrincess

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?

dmcart13

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

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