Get help from an interpreter.

If the test is not available in a language you understand well, you can apply to take the test orally or with an interpreter.

For this, you must send an application to your testing site. Contact your testing site or municipality as soon as possible after you have registered.

Who needs to take the test?

You can have both rights and obligations to take the social studies test.

• Some people are entitled to one free trial.

• If you are currently in training with the municipality, the testing site will help you with registration.

• The municipality can tell you whether you are eligible for a free trial.

If you are not eligible for a free trial, you must sign up and pay yourself.

This is how the exam is structured

• Total 38 exercises.

• Most of them are multiple-choice questions with three answer choices, only one of which is correct.

• There are also picture exercises where you have to check the correct box.

• King 34 tasks count, the last 4 are practice problems that do not count toward your grade.

• You must have at least 26 correct answers to pass.

Identification on the day of the exam

On the day of the exam, you must present valid identification (ID). You cannot take the test without ID.

Valid identification is:

• Valid passport

• Norwegian bank card with picture

• Norwegian driver's license (original and duplicate)

• EEA National ID Card

• Travel document for refugees

• Alien passport

• Residence permit for foreigners

• Asylum seeker ID with signature and place of birth

Always remember to bring the original document, not just a copy.

When is the social studies test?

You will find dates and times in Registration portal:

• Select the county you live in and see the overview of test sites.

• Test sites that have set dates can be clicked on, and you can sign up.

• If the test location does not have dates, contact them directly.

How much does the social studies test cost?

The price varies from municipality to municipality, usually between 500 and 1300 kroner.

Payment is often made via:

• Bank card in the portal

• Online banking

• Invoice

• By agreement with the test site

The trial site is responsible for payment.

Important information about registration

• Registration is invalid before you have selected the payment method and received confirmation by SMS and email.

• Registration is binding you must pay even if you don't show up.

• If you have a doctor's note, you can take the exam another time without paying again.

📌 Tips: Sign up early! Spots can fill up, and some municipalities only offer tests a few times a year.

How to best prepare

• I thought about it several times.

• Practice questions and answers.

• Use video, audio, and text together for better learning.

• Take practice exams to become comfortable with the format.

📘 Hos NTN School do you find:

• PDF with questions and answers in simple Norwegian (A2 level)

• Video course with explanations and practice questions

• Free YouTube series with all questions and answers

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Summary

The social studies test is an important part of the path to Norwegian citizenship. To pass, you must have at least 26 correct answers. With good preparation, the right resources, and practice, the chances of success are high.