Guides · updated July 2026
When is the next Norskprøven?
The next Norskprøven runs September 21–25, 2026. Registration opens August 17 at 09:00 and closes August 21 at 23:59 — one week only. The dates are national — they apply in Oslo and everywhere else in Norway.
Next up · Autumn 2026
- Registration opens
- August 17–21
- Test period
- September 21–25
- Results
- October 20
All Norskprøven dates in 2026
Four windows a year, set by HK-dir. Registration opens Monday at 09:00 and closes Friday at 23:59 of the registration week — one week only, and places go fast.
| Window | Registration | Test period | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026done | January 26–30 | March 9–13 | April 9 |
| Summer 2026done | April 13–17 | May 18–29 | June 24 |
| Autumn 2026next | August 17–21 | September 21–25 | October 20 |
| Winter 2026 | October 26–30 | November 30–December 4 | January 7, 2027 |
Dates are the official HK-dir schedule as of July 2026 — confirm on prove.hkdir.no before planning around them. Municipalities schedule the exact days within each window, and not every center offers every part in every period. The C1 exam runs on its own schedule, twice a year.
You have weeks, not days — use them on speaking
The gap between registration and the test period is a real runway. Since September 2025 it's the oral test alone that decides permanent residence (A2) and citizenship (B1) — so the weeks you have are best spent talking, not re-reading grammar. Four to six weeks of daily reps on the exam's four tasks is a realistic plan.
Ready by test week
Norskprøven.ai drills the exact oral tasks — introduction, picture, pair conversation, opinion — with native Oslo voices and record-and-compare. Start when registration opens; be automatic by test week.
Taking it in Oslo? Here's where the test is held and how to register.
Common questions
When is the next Norskprøven?+
The next Norskprøven runs September 21–25, 2026. Registration opens August 17 at 09:00 and closes August 21 at 23:59 — one week only. The test runs four times a year — spring, summer, autumn and winter — on dates set nationally by HK-dir.
When is the next Norwegian language test in Oslo?+
The schedule is national, so Oslo follows the same windows: The next Norskprøven runs September 21–25, 2026. Registration opens August 17 at 09:00 and closes August 21 at 23:59 — one week only. In Oslo the test is delivered by Oslo Voksenopplæring at Helsfyr, Rosenhof and Skullerud; your exact day and venue within the test period are assigned when you register. Note that not every center offers every part in every period — confirm when you sign up.
When can I register for Norskprøven?+
Registration opens for one week only, a few weeks before each test period — Monday at 09:00 to Friday at 23:59. In 2026 the registration weeks are January 26–30 (spring), April 13–17 (summer), August 17–21 (autumn) and October 26–30 (winter). Places fill up fast, so register on the Monday, not the Friday. Registration is binding — you can't move it afterwards.
How many times a year is Norskprøven held?+
Four times a year for levels A1–B2 (spring, summer, autumn and winter), and twice a year for the separate C1 exam. The dates are set nationally by HK-dir and are the same across Norway; municipalities schedule the exact days within each window.
How long before the test do I get my results?+
Results come roughly three to four weeks after the test period. In 2026: April 9 for the spring test, June 24 for summer, October 20 for autumn, and January 7, 2027 for the winter test. Factor that in if you're working toward a UDI application deadline.
Is there enough time to prepare before the next test?+
Usually more than you think — there are several weeks between registration and the test period. For the oral exam, which alone decides permanent residence (A2) and citizenship (B1), focused daily speaking practice for four to six weeks is a realistic runway: rehearse the four tasks until the format is automatic, and drill the phrases that keep you talking when you freeze.
Test dates and registration windows are set by HK-dir and can change — always verify on prove.hkdir.no before registering. Norskprøven.ai is an independent practice tool, not affiliated with HK-dir or UDI.