Free Norwegian courses for Skilled Workers

Supported by IMDi – Taught by Alfaskolen

This free Norwegian course offers 80 hours of language training tailored to skilled workers who want to strengthen their communication skills in both everyday and professional settings. The training is designed specifically for those working in the following industries:
healthcare, sales and service, education, and tailoring and textile.

Course rounds

All spots have been filled for 2025.

Course description

The course consists of 80 lesson hours and is divided into three main parts:

• Part 1: General Norwegian Training at level B1 (48 hours)

• Part 2: Industry-Specific Conversation Course (24 hours)
  
  
• Part 3: Participation in our digital språkkafés (8 hours)

Classes are held online per zoom (with a teacher).

Part 1: General Norwegian Training at level B1 (48 hours)

This B1-level course provides participants with structured and flexible language training, either as a solid introduction to the level (B1.1 + B1.2) or as a targeted review (B1.3 + B1.4) — depending on your starting point. The course focuses on key skills in reading, listening, writing, speaking, and digital competencies.

Part 2: Industry-Specific Conversation Course (24 hours)

In parallel with your general language training, you will join a conversation course tailored to your profession. You will choose one of the following focus areas:

These lessons will help you use Norwegian confidently in real work-related situations, whether you interact with clients, patients, students, or team members.

Due to a limited number of spots left for this course, we will prioritize two of the industry-specific conversation groups (example: education and healthcare), depending on which are more popular among those who register.

Part 3: Participation in our digital språkkafés (8 hours)

During the course period, we will have digital språkkafés in the evenings (dates are to be announced).
As part of your course requirement, you will have mandatory hours to complete by joining our språkkafés.

This provides an excellent opportunity to continue practicing speaking Norwegian.

Course Format and Schedule

Courses are held online per zoom.
More information about the timing of the course will be released in august.

Schedule

Course materials

All participants will be given access to a digital resource to use for the B1 course for the autumn round.

Who is qualified?

This offer has limited capacity. Because of this, there are certain requirements you must meet in order to be eligible: 

• You are 18 years old or older.
  You have completed level A2 and pass the placement test (all students will need to take a placement test)
• You are living in Norway and want to improve your Norwegian.
• You are not currently participating in free Norwegian training sponsored by the Norwegian government (Introduction program, etc.).

NB! You cannot participate in several free courses on behalf of IMDi with other private providers at the same time.

How do I apply?

1. Fill out the qualification form to see if you are eligible for the course. (Closed for 2025)
   
2. Wait for an invitation to take a placement test at Alfaskolen or online. – Placement tests are mandatory before starting a free course!
   
3. Courses will be offered at daytime and evening, classroom-based (at Kongens gate 15).

Velkommen til Alfaskolen!