Sprogcenter Aalborg is a municipal language centre offering Danish Education for adult immigrants in Denmark. The language centre is part of Jobcenter Aalborg.

Sprogcenter Aalborg follows the National Curriculum for Courses, Tests and Examinations in Danish as a Second Language. 

More than a thousand students from over a hundred different countries are currently studying Danish at Sprogcenter Aalborg. 

New student at Sprogcenter Aalborg?

The Sprogcenter Aalborg offers free Danish Education to newcomers to Denmark who:

• are at least 18 years old
• live in Denmark (Aalborg Kommune)
• have a Danish identification number (CPR)

Enrolment

Sign up for Danish Education here.

Refundable course deposit

When you sign up for Danish Education, you will be charged a refundable deposit of DKK 2.000. You cannot attend classes until you have paid the deposit. You will be contacted regarding payment after signing up.

The deposit can be reimbursed, when you pass the module test concluding the module you are in - provided that you pass the test within the time limit set for the module.

The deposit can not be reimbursed if you stop attending classes without passing the module test concluding the module you are in within the time limit set for the module - or - if you do not pass the final exam.

To get a refund of your deposit, please contact Sprogcenter Aalborg in writing with your bank information.

The time limits set for the various modules are as follows:

Module 1: 6 months

Module 2: 6 months

Module 3: 7 months

Module 4: 8 months

Module 5: 9 months

Module 6: 9 months

Important: If you do not wish to start attending Danish classes within two months of the date listed on your referral letter, please contact Sprogcenter Aalborg immediately by secure mail.

Find the right Danish Education

The education programme is divided into three different study programmes - each of which is divided into modules. Each module ends with a test and each course concludes with a government-certified examination. Your school background determines which study programme is the right one for you.

Danish Education 1 

Danish Education 1 is primarily for students with no or little educational background. The course concludes with the Danish Exam 1 (Prøve i dansk 1/ PD1).

Danish Education 2

Danish Education 2 is primarily for students with a short educational background, who have attended school for 8-10 years. The course concludes with the Danish Exam 2 (Prøve i dansk 2/PD2).

Danish Education 3

Danish Education 3 is for students with more than 12 years of educational background. The course concludes with the Danish Exam 3 (Prøve i dansk 3/PD3).

The Higher Education Examination (Studieprøven)

"Studieprøven" is for students having passed Danish Exam 3 with excellent results. This exam is required for admission to most universities in Denmark.

FVU

FVU is a free course for students who have already learned some Danish and want to improve their reading, writing and spelling skills. In order to attend FVU at the Sprogcenter Aalborg, you have to sit for a placement test (screening). This programme is not open to beginners.

Danish Online

Sprogcenter Aalborg offers a programme of study consisting of online activities only. This programme is not open to beginners.

Find the right time for your Danish Education

Sprogcenter Aalborg offers daytime as well as evening courses:

Day courses

Danish Education 1:

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30 am to 11.15 am.

Danish Education 2:

Monday and Wednesday 8.00 am to 11.15 am or Monday and Wednesday 11.45 am to 3 pm.

Danish Education 3:

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.00 am to 11.15 am. Thursday classes are online classes.

Your educational background determines which Danish Education will be suitable for you.

Evening courses

Danish Education 1 and 2:

Monday and Wednesday from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm or 7.15 pm to 9.15 pm.

Danish Education 3:

Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm or 7.15 pm to 9.15 pm. Monday and Tuesday classes are online classes.

Online-classes (100% online activities) - not recommended for beginners and preferably for a short period of time only.

  Sign up for Danish courses here

Danish Education at the AAU Campus

The Sprogcenter Aalborg will provide tuition for students/employees at the AAU Campus, if a sufficient number of students sign up.

Sign up for Danish Education at the AAU Campus here

Contact the school administration if you have further questions

The Study Center and library

As a student at Sprogcenter Aalborg you have free access to our study center. Here you can:

• borrow and read books
• use our computers
• do your homework
• speak Danish with volunteers

Opening Hours:

Monday: 9.30 am - 1.30 pm and 4.45 pm - 7.00 pm

Tuesday: 9.30 am - 1.30 pm

Wednesday: 9.30 am - 1.30 pm and 4.45 pm - 7.00 pm

Thursday: 9.30 - 11.30 am and 4.45 - 7.45 pm

Friday: 9.30 - 11.30 am

Volunteer programme:

The Study Center hosts a volunteer programme. Students are invited to contact the volunteer corps to practice speaking Danish.

Danish Exam 1, 2 and 3

At the Sprogcenter Aalborg you can sit for the following Danish language exams:

• Danish Exam 1

• Danish Exam 2

• Danish Exam 3

You can take a Danish language exam after completing the last module of your Danish course. When you and your teacher think you are ready, your teacher will sign you up for the exam.

You can also sign up for one of the three Danish Exams as an independent student. The sign-up fee for independent students is DKK 1.417.

Danish Exam 1, 2 and 3 are held twice a year - in May/June and  November/December.

Calendar: Danish Exams 1, 2 and 3:  Summer 2023:

Danish Exam 1 - written: May 25th, 2023

Danish Exam 1 - oral: June 12th - 23rd, 2023

Danish Exam 2 - written: May 24th, 2023

Danish Exam 2 - oral: June 12th - 23rd, 2023

Danish Exam 3 - written: May 23rd, 2023

Danish Exam 3 - oral: June 12th - 23rd, 2023

Registration deadline for all exams: March 13th, 2023

Calendar: Danish Exams 1, 2 and 3: Winter 2023:

Danish Exam 1 - written: November 16th, 2023

Danish Exam 1 - oral: December 11th - 22nd, 2023

Danish Exam 2 - written: November 15th, 2023

Danish Exam 2 - oral: December 11th - 22nd, 2023

Danish Exam 3 - written: November 14th, 2023

Danish Exam 3 - oral: December 11th - 22nd, 2023

Registration deadline for all exams: September 4th, 2023.

Studieprøven (The Higher Education Examination) 

This examination concludes module 6 of Danish Education 3. The exam is needed when you apply for higher education in Denmark. The exam is held twice a year.

Calendar: Studieprøven: Summer 2023:

 Studieprøven - written: May 22nd, 2023

 Studieprøven - oral: June 12th - 23rd, 2023

 Registration deadline: March 13th, 2023

Calendar: Studieprøven: Winter 2023

Studieprøven - written: November 13th, 2023

Studieprøven - oral: December 11th - 22nd, 2023

Registration deadline: September 4th, 2023

The sign-up fee for independent students is DKK 1.720

You can see the dates of all official Danish language exams in 2023 on the website of Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration siri.dk

Indfødsretsprøven (The Danish Citizenship Test) 

As a part of applying for Danish citizenship you must pass a test demonstrating that you have a certain knowledge of Danish society, culture and history. The test is held twice a year.

Calendar: Indfødsretsprøven: Summer 2023

Test: May 31st, 2023

Registration deadline: May 5th, 2023

Medborgerskabsprøven (The Active Citizen Exam) 

The Active Citizen Exam tests your knowledge of Danish democracy, every day life, culture and history. You must pass the Active Citizen test to for permanent residence. The test is held twice a year.

Calendar: Medborgerskabsprøven: Winter 2022

Test: November 23rd, 2022, 11:00-11:30

Registration deadline: October 19th, 2022.

The sign-up fee for The Danish Citizenship Test is DKK 825.

Calendar: Medborgerskabsprøven: Summer 2023

Test: May 31st, 2023

Registration deadline: May 5th, 2023

 Sign up and pay for tests online

- or register and pay for the test at the school office.

Holidays and vacations:  August 2022 - July 2023

First day of classes after the summer vacation, 2022:

• Day classes: August 1st, 2022
• Evening classes: August 15th, 2022

Please notice that all DU3 evening classes will be conducted online: August 15th - August 19th, 2022 

Fall semester:

Christmas Vacation: December 23rd, 2022 - January 1st, 2023

Please notice that all DU3 evening classes will be conducted online:

December 19th - December 22nd, 2022 & January 2nd - January 6th, 2023

Spring semester: 

Easter Vacation: April 1st - April 10th,  2023

General Prayer Day: May 5th, 2023

Ascension Day: May 18th - May 21st, 2023

Whit Monday: May 29th, 2023

Constitution Day: June 5th, 2023

Summer vacation: July 8th - July 30th, 2023

Please notice that all DU3 evening classes will be conducted online: July 3rd - July 7th, 2023.

First day of classes after the summer vacation, 2023:

Day classes: July 31st, 2023

Evening classes: August 14th, 2023

All days listed above are included.

I have received a referral letter from Aalborg Kommune regarding a Danish course. How do I get started?

As a new citizen in Aalborg, you will receive a letter from Aalborg Kommune offering you free Danish Education at Sprogcenter Aalborg. The offer is valid for a five-year period, counting from at most two months after you receive the letter from Aalborg Kommune - unless you have arranged a different starting date with us. Please notice:

You must let the language centre know - at least one month in advance - when you wish to start attending classes. 

You sign up for classes on our website.

I have received a referral letter from Aalborg Kommune regarding  Danish Education. I wish to postpone my start date with four months?

If you wish to accept the offer of free Danish Education, but want to postpone your start, you must contact Sprogcenter Aalborg within 2 months of receiving the referral.

How do I register for Danish Education at Sprogcenter Aalborg?

You can register on the website of sprogcenter Aalborg by opening the link Sign up for tuition. Remember to attach your residence permit.

Is it possible to pay off the deposit over several months?

No, the deposit must be paid in full before tuition starts.

How is my deposit reimbursed?

If you want to stop attending classes, you must send us an email with your bank account number. If your bank is a foreign bank, you must provide IBAN and Swift numbers as well.

How long time after paying the deposit can I expect to start my Danish Education?

When you have paid the deposit, you will receive a notification with a start date for your classes within one to four weeks.

What time of the day will my classes be?

The time of your Danish classes depends on your study programme.

Danish Education 1: Day classes: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.15 am - 10.15 am.

Danish Education 2: 10.30 am - 12.30 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm.

Danish Education 3: Day classes: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm. Monday classes are online classes.

Danish Educations 1 and 2: Evening classes: Monday and Wednesday from 5 pm - 7 pm or from 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm.

Danish Education 3: Evening classes: Tuesday and Thursday from 5 pm - 7pm or from 7.15 pm - 9.15 pm. Tuesday classes are online classes. 

I am going on a 5 week vacation and I am afraid that I will be expelled from my class. What can I do to avoid that?

If you are unable to attend classes for less than 3 weeks, you can be put on hold. Please contact the school office in writing.

If you wish to take a break for more than 3 weeks, you will be withdrawn from your class. Contact Aalborg Kommune to get a new referral for Danish Education, once you are ready to continue your Danish classes. Please notice that you are not guaranteed a spot in your former class.

What happened to the voucher system (Klippekortet)?

The voucher system has been discontinued as of July 1st, 2022. 

Transitional rules:

Students who have used all of their vouchers within 5 years of receiving their first referral to Danish classes forfeit their right to Danish education.

Students who are currently  in a module "paid for" by a voucher can finish the module as well as the modules remaining of their Danish Education. However, they must do so within the time limit set for each module with respect to reimbursement of the deposit.

Students who have passed a final Danish exam (Danish Exam 1, 2 or 3) are not entitled to Danish Education.

How long will it take me to learn Danish?

Learning a foreign language comes easily to some people whereas others find it very difficult. Thus, some students will be able to complete a full Danish Education in 1½ years, while others may need as much as 3 years or more.

A firm commitment to attendance, homework, and actively seeking out practice opportunities, will considerably shorten the time needed to learn the language.

Kastetvej 26
9000 Aalborg
Phone: 9931 5810 

Opening hours

Our phones are open:

Monday - Friday: 8 am - Noon

The reception desk is open: 

Monday: 10 am-1 pm 

Tuesday: 10 am-1 pm

Wednesday: 10 am-1 pm

Thursday: 10 am-1 pm & 3 pm - 5 pm

Friday: 10 am-1 pm