Courses in Norwegian language and society

Oslo Adult Education | AOF Oslo | Other course providers

Curriculum
Courses are based on the curriculum Læreplan i norsk og samfunnskunnskap for voksne innvandrere (2005).

Three tracks
Language training courses are organized in different ways:
Persons with little or no formal education will usually follow
track 1. There are special classes for persons who cannot read or write the Latin alphabet. Those who have completed secondary or tertiary education in their home countries will usually follow track 2 or 3.

The Introductory Act
Refugees and some immigrant groups who get their first residence permit from September 1. 2005 are obliged to complete 250 hours of language training and 50 hours Norwegian Society to be able to apply for a permanent settlement in Norway. The classes in Norwegian Society are given in a language that the participant can understand. Read more here.


Oslo Adult Education (Oslo Voksenopplæring)
Your address will to some extent decide where you attend Norwegian classes. For those who will attend classes on track 1 and 2 (see above), courses are offered in the region/district you live in. Courses on track 3 for all Oslo will only be provided at Rosenhof branch of Oslo Adult Education.
Adult education courses and Norwegian language training in Oslo Adult Education are offered in three regions:

• Region North comprises the urban districts (bydeler) Bjerke, Alna, Stovner and Grorud. The regional branch is Oslo Adult Education Smedstua, with a sub-division ar Svovelstikka, Helsfyr.
• Region South is made up of Østensjø, Nordstrand and Søndre Nordstrand urban districts (bydeler), Ther regional centre is Oslo Adult Education Skullerud, with a sub-division in Holmlia.
• Region West/Central comprises the urban districts (bydeler) Gamle Oslo, Grünerløkka, Sagene, St.Hanshaugen, Frogner, Ullern, Vestre Aker og Nordre Aker. The regional branch is Oslo Adult Education Rosenhof, with sub-division Sentrum.

Other course providers
There are also other Norwegian language courses available in Oslo. Please note that only Oslo Voksenopplæring (The Oslo Adult Education) offers tuition free of charge (for persons with a right/right and duty) according to the Introductory Act. Please note also that only a limited number of course providers are approved by VOX for tuition to meet the requirements for a permanent residence permit. Read more in Norwegian here.

Click here for information about courses in Folkeuniversitetet, Aftenskolen, KIA, Oslo University, Berlitz and internet courses.