Bergenstest Explained

The Bergenstest, also known as Test i norsk - høyere nivå, was a test for proficiency in the Norwegian language, with variants available for both bokmål and nynorsk.[1] It was discontinued in October 2022 and replaced by the Norwegian test.[2] The test was nationally approved and was a pre-requisite for non-native speakers who wish to study at a tertiary education institute (college or universities) in Norway.[3] Citizens who have Swedish or Danish as their native language were not required to undertake this test as proof of Norwegian language competence. It was a pass/fail test with written and oral sections which were intended to be passed by someone with an advanced grasp of the language, equivalent to a B2/C1 reference level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.[4] [5] [6] The test could be taken several times a year at various educational institutes around the country, and also twice a year abroad in April and October.Those who passed the test can apply to study at a Norwegian university or college for courses taught in Norwegian.

References

  1. News: Bergenstesten kjem på nynorsk. Ulvedal, Terje . Bergens Tidende. 20 February 2008. 24 February 2013.
  2. Web site: . Test of Norwegian – advanced level (Bergenstesten). 13 December 2022 .
  3. Web site: Test of Norwegian - advanced level ("Bergenstesten") . . . 24 February 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130203085032/http://www.folkeuniversitetet.no/english-pages/norsk-spraktest/test-of-norwegian-advanced-level/side-id-10300/ . 3 February 2013 .
  4. Web site: Bergenstest Preparation . . . 24 February 2013.
  5. News: Bergenstest Courses. 25 July 2014.
  6. News: Examinations in the ALTE Framework. 25 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20130903105632/http://www.alte.org/attachments/files/framework_english.pdf. 3 September 2013. dead.