Test in Danish at A1 level (danskprøve på A1-niveau)

The immigration authorities offer a language test in Danish at the A1 level.

The language test in Danish at A1 level is an oral test. Therefore, you will not be writing during the test, but only listen and orally answer the questions you are asked. The test is in Danish, and you must answer in Danish.

Certain other tests that are offered by the immigration authorities can be taken instead of the test in Danish at A1 level. See the list of approved alternative test in Danish at A1 level (in Danish only)

It is a condition for you to continue to stay in Denmark that you have passed the test in Danish at A1 level.

If you have passed one of these tests you must submit proper documentation to the Immigration Service. You must submit the documentation within the deadline for passing the test in Danish at A1 level. Read more about the deadline for passing the test in Danish

Module test administered to students taking Danish classes for new adult residents (Danskuddannelserne for nyankomne voksne udlændinge m.fl.) is not an approved alternative to the test in Danish at A1 level.

Test in Danish at A2-level (danskprøve på A2-niveau)

The immigration authorities offer a test in Danish as second language at the A2 level.

The language test in Danish at A2 level is an oral test. Therefore, you will not be writing during the test, but only listen and orally answer the questions you are asked. The test is in Danish, and you must answer in Danish.

Certain other tests that are offered by the immigration authorities can be taken instead of the test in Danish at A2 level . See the full list of approved alternative tests in Danish at A2-level (in Danish only)

If you have passed one of these tests you must submit proper documentation to the Immigration Service. You must submit the documentation within the deadline for passing the test in Danish at A2 level. Read more about the deadlines for the Danish language tests

Module tests administered to students taking Danish classes for new adult residents (Danskuddannelserne for nyankomne voksne udlændinge m.fl.) is not an approved alternative to the test in Danish at A2 level.

Reduction of the collateral guarantee

When you meet the requirement of passing the tests in Danish at A1 level and A2 level, you have the option of having the amount of collateral provided by your spouse/partner in Denmark reduced.

Read more about reduction and release of the collateral guarantee

Registration

You can register to take the language tests in Danish at A1 level or A2 level offered by the immigration authorities at danskprøve.dk.

The tests in Danish at A1 level and A2 level are oral examinations and are held at VSKdansk in Glostrup and at Sprogcenter Vejle.

The registration fee for tests in Danish at A1 level and A2 level is DKK 3,025.43 (2024 level) per test.

If you are an EU citizen or if your spouse/partner is a Turkish citizen who is economically active, you are exempt from paying the registration fee.

In order for you to register to take the tests in Danish at A1 level and A2 level, you must have a CPR number or a personal ID. If you do not have a CPR number or a personal ID, please contact the Immigration Service by email: danskproven@us.dk. In that situation, you can be issued a personal ID, so you can register to take the tests in Danish at A1 level or A2 level.

Further information about language tests in Danish at A1 level and A2 level

The immigration authorities have compiled an information package about language tests in Danish at A1 level and A2 level for individuals granted residence as family reunified spouses. In the information package you can e.g. read about deadlines for taking the tests, content of the tests, registration process and where the test is administered. Examples of the language test in Danish at A1 level and A2 level are also available in the package. Please note, questions in the package will appear on the actual tests that you must pass.

Download the information package for language tests in Danish at A1 level and A2 level (in Danish only) (pdf)

Listen to examples of the Danskprøve A1 test on the website Dansk og Prøver

Listen to examples of the Danskprøve A2 test on the website Dansk og Prøver

Read the full text of the Executive Order on Tests in Danish at A1 level and A2 level for individuals granted residence as family reunified spouses (in Danish only)