Society and history4 min read
Multicultural Norway: immigration and diversity
Multicultural Norway explained simply: why Norway became diverse, how many immigrants live here, and what integration means for you.
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Work and rights5 min read
Working hours and overtime in Norway: rules, limits and payment
Working hours and overtime in Norway follow clear rules. See the limits for normal working hours, when overtime applies, overtime allowance of at least 40 percent and your rest rights.
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Society and history6 min read
How democracy works in Norway: the three branches of power explained
How does democracy work in Norway? Separation of powers between the Storting, the government and the courts, parliamentarism, elections and the King's role.
Hlib Suslov
Family and children5 min read
Barnevernet and immigrants: fear versus facts
Why do many immigrants fear barnevernet, and what is actually true? How the support service works – and what contact really means.
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Exam and preparation5 min read
How to Prepare for the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven in 2026
A practical guide to building a six-week study plan, where to focus your efforts most, and what to expect on exam day.
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Work and rights5 min read
Undeclared work in Norway 2026: risks, rules and rights
Undeclared work in Norway can result in tax penalties, fines and lost rights. Learn the rules, the risks and how to work and pay legally in 2026.
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Society and history5 min read
Stortinget on the exam 2026
Learn the key facts about Stortinget for the Social Studies Test: role, responsibilities, elections and how laws are passed.
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Exam and preparation5 min read
Civic Knowledge Test 2026: format, time and questions
The Civic Knowledge Test: 38 questions, 34 scored, maximum 60 minutes and at least 26 correct to pass. See the format, question types, topics and languages.
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New in Norway5 min read
Samfunnskunnskap.no and textbooks 2026: what to use for the test
What should you use for the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven? See how samfunnskunnskap.no, textbooks and practice tests fit together in 2026.
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Society and history5 min read
Norway's history for the exam 2026: Vikings, the Constitution, and oil
Learn Norway's history for the knowledge of society test. From the Viking Age to the oil era — get an overview of the periods you need to know to pass the exam in 2026.
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Society and history5 min read
Gender Equality in Norway 2026: LGBTQ+, Women and Religion
Learn about gender equality in Norway for the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven. Women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights and religion — everything you need to pass.
Hlib Suslov
Family and children5 min read
Child welfare services in Norway 2026: what immigrants need to know
Learn how the child welfare service works in Norway, what rights you have as a parent, and what you need to know for the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven. A clear overview.
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