The Bergenstest, (Norwegian: Bergenstesten lit.'The Bergen Test') 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.

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  1. ^ Ulvedal, Terje (20 February 2008). "Bergenstesten kjem på nynorsk". Bergens Tidende. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Test of Norwegian – advanced level (Bergenstesten)". Folkeuniversitetet [no]. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Test of Norwegian - advanced level ("Bergenstesten")". Folkeuniversitetet. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Bergenstest Preparation". Skapago. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  5. ^ "Bergenstest Courses". Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  6. ^ "Examinations in the ALTE Framework" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 September 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2014.