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Prepare for the Norwegian social studies test
Make sense of everyday life, society and the ideas behind the social studies test. Start with a topic, learn the Norwegian terms and put your understanding into practice.
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Understand the ideas
Clear explanations, connected to real life.
Learn the words
Norwegian terms with simple definitions.
Check what you know
Example questions with explained answers.
Build your understanding
What would you like to learn?
Follow the topics in order, or choose something you want to understand better. Each guide brings the essentials, everyday examples and practice together.
11 of 11 topics
- Topic 01≈ 5 min
New in Norway
Rights, responsibilities and the first steps in Norwegian society.
4 sections12 Norwegian terms
Read the topic - Topic 02≈ 7 min
Education and working life
School, qualifications, employment and the rules of Norwegian working life.
5 sections12 Norwegian terms
Read the topic - Topic 03≈ 7 min
Health
The health system, patient rights and how to get the right help.
5 sections12 Norwegian terms
Read the topic - Topic 04≈ 6 min
Children and family
Children’s rights, family life and support schemes in Norway.
4 sections12 Norwegian terms
Read the topic - Topic 05≈ 7 min
Democracy and civic participation
How Norway is governed and how people can influence society.
6 sections12 Norwegian terms
Read the topic - Topic 06≈ 7 min
Norwegian history
Important periods and changes that shaped Norway.
6 sections12 Norwegian terms
Read the topic - Topic 07≈ 7 min
Personal finances
Pay, tax, housing, budgeting and financial security.
5 sections12 Norwegian terms
Read the topic - Topic 08≈ 6 min
Sustainable development
Climate, resources and how Norway works toward a more sustainable future.
5 sections12 Norwegian terms
Read the topic - Topic 09≈ 6 min
Digital literacy
Safe, critical and responsible use of digital services.
4 sections12 Norwegian terms
Read the topic - Topic 10≈ 6 min
Violence and abuse
Boundaries, consent, forms of violence and where to get help.
4 sections12 Norwegian terms
Read the topic - Topic 11≈ 6 min
Geography
Landscapes, population, regions and geographical Norway.
5 sections12 Norwegian terms
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These 11 topics are SamfunnPrep’s grouping for practice. HK-dir’s curriculum has three main areas; our topics draw on more than one area.
Prepare for the test
Everything about the social studies test
Learn how the social studies test works, find information on registration and test centres, and practise with free sample questions.
For life in Norway
Find your next practical step
Looking into work, family, residence or citizenship? Choose the guide that fits your situation.
9 guides
Family immigration to Norway
The application, documentation, income requirements and practical life after your family arrives in Norway.
Read the topic guide7 guides
Norwegian citizenship
Residence time, tests, documentation, dual citizenship and the path towards a Norwegian passport.
Read the topic guide8 guides
Permanent residence in Norway
Residence time, income, test and documentation requirements, with guides that help you plan your application.
Read the topic guide9 guides
Work immigration to Norway
Residence, employment contracts, tax, NAV and your rights — from your first job to a safer working life.
Read the topic guide
Turn information into action
A little help with the practical details
Use these tools alongside the guides to organise your dates and your first steps.
