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Maridalsveien 33P, 0175 Oslo
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- Goethe-Zertifikat A1 to C2; TestDaF, covering B2 to C1; Goethe-Test PRO
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German exam centres in Norway
Norway runs its German exams through the Goethe-Institut in Oslo, which states plainly that it offers exams at every level from A1 to C2, plus TestDaF and the Goethe-Test PRO. It is also one of the Nordic centres that Finnish candidates are directed to, since Helsinki does not currently examine.
GoetheTestDaFChecked July 2026
Where to sit the exam
Exam centres in Norway
Each centre was checked on the exam board's own website. Dates and fees change, so confirm directly with the centre before you pay or travel.
German exams in Oslo1 centre
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe. Follow the centre link for the current calendar.
Before you book
What is different about Norway
One centre for a long country
Oslo is the only verified exam location. From Tromsø or Bodø that is a flight rather than a train, so book the date and the travel in one decision rather than hoping for a nearer sitting.
German is a common school subject
German is widely taught in Norwegian schools, so many candidates place well above A1. Ask for a placement test rather than defaulting to the bottom of the ladder - the fee is the same at any level.
There is a Nordic exam mailbox
The Goethe-Institut runs pruefungen-nordeuropa@goethe.de for candidates in the region who are unsure where to book. Useful if Oslo is full and you are weighing Stockholm or Copenhagen.
TestDaF is booked centrally
The institute lists TestDaF for university admission, but registration runs through testdaf.de on six fixed dates a year with places allocated in the order they arrive.
Booked a date? Now get the score.
Sitting the exam abroad usually means one shot and a long wait for the next date. Practise in the real format first - Goethe, telc or DTZ - and let the analytics show which module still needs the weeks you have left.
FAQ
Taking a German exam in Norway
Where can I take a German exam in Norway?
At the Goethe-Institut in Oslo, Maridalsveien 33P. It offers exams at every level from A1 to C2, plus TestDaF and the Goethe-Test PRO.
Can I sit a German exam in Bergen or Trondheim?
Not at any location we could verify. Oslo is the only confirmed centre. We publish a city once its centre is confirmed rather than listing one with nothing behind it.
Which level should I take if I studied German at school?
Probably not A1. German is widely taught in Norwegian schools and several years of it usually places candidates well above the entry level. Ask the institute for a placement test first.
Is there a telc or ÖSD exam centre in Norway?
We checked telc’s own centre register and it lists none, and ÖSD publishes no register we can read. Treat that as "none found" rather than "none exists", and ask any school claiming to examine either board for its centre number.
Official directories
The exam boards maintain their own centre finders. They are the authoritative list.
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