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Danish Language Test 1 - Prøve i Dansk 1

Prøve i Dansk 1 (written level A1, oral level A2+) is a test of your Danish language skills. It shows whether you have achieved a general ability in Danish language and have been introduced to Danish culture and society in a way that makes you able to work and function as an active member of society

Prøve i Dansk 1 is devised by the Danish Ministry of Education. It is state-controlled and takes place twice a year.

Next test

The next Danish Language Test 1 will be held in November/December 2025.
Registration deadline: 1 September
Location: Copenhagen

Register

Written test

Takes place on 13 November from 9:00 to approx. 10:30. The written test takes place at the same date and time across Denmark.
The written test takes place at Studieskolen, Valdemarsgade 16, 1665 Copenhagen V.
It is not possible to use a PC/Mac during the test.

Oral test

The oral test will take place between 1 and 12 December from 9:00 to 17:00.
You will get the precise date for your oral test in the end of October and you will get the time at the end of November.
Unfortunately, you cannot choose the date and time for the oral test yourself.
The oral test takes place at Studieskolen, Valdemarsgade 16, 1665 Copenhagen V.


IMPORTANT! You must show photo ID

You must show valid photo ID at both your written and oral tests.

Valid forms of identification for Prøve i Dansk 1 (PD1) are:

1. Passport, residence card (‘opholdskort’), alien’s passport (‘fremmedpas’), or convention passport (‘konventionspas’) issued by a public authority in Denmark.

2. Passport or identity card issued by a public authority in another EU/EEA member country or in Switzerland.

3. Passport or other valid travel identification with a photo issued by a public authority in a country not listed above.

Click here to see the rules for photo ID.


Dispensation to take the test under special conditions

If you suffer from a physical or mental disability or have similar difficulties (for example, if you are dyslexic), you can apply to take the test with special aids or under special conditions. This could include a technical aid, an assistant, extended time, or similar accommodations.

You must register for the test before you can apply for dispensation.

You can apply for dispensation by sending an email to info@studieskolen.dk. Attach documentation of your disability (a dyslexia test or a medical certificate). You should send your application as soon as possible and no later than 15 September.

Test fee

The test costs 1575 DKK.

Refund policy

  • If you cancel your registration before registration deadline: we will refund 100% of the exam fee. We will deduct an administrative fee DKK 100.
  • If you cancel your registration after registration deadline and no later than two weeks before the written test: we will refund 50% of the exam fee.
  • If you cancel your registration later than two weeks before the written test: We are not able to refund the exam fee.

Are you a student at Studieskolen?

If you are signed up for module 5 or 6 of Danish Education 1 at Studieskolen, then you don't need to pay for the test and you will be automatically signed up for it. If you have any questions about the test, you can ask your teacher.

Please note that you lose the right to further Danish Education when you pass an exam on the same or higher Danish education level than the one you are currently attending.
If you want to continue learning Danish, you can always register for a course at Studieskolen, where you pay yourself. Click here to see the courses.

Test in 2026

Prøve i Dansk 1 will be held again in May/June 2026. The written test takes place on May 21, and the oral test will be held between June 10 and June 23. You can register from December 18.