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Danish Language Test 3 - Prøve i Dansk 3

Prøve i Dansk 3 (written and oral level B2) 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. It also indicates if you are able to participate in qualifying education and further professional education.

Prøve i Dansk 3 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 3 will be held in May/June 2025.
Registration deadline: the registration deadline was 3 March, and you can no longer sign up.
Location: Copenhagen.

Written test

Takes place on 13 May from 9:00 to approx. 13.30.
The written test takes place at the same date and time across Denmark.
The written test takes place at Fredeiksberghallerne, Jens Jessens Vej 20, 2000 Frederiksberg, and 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 10 and 20 June from 9:00 to 17:00.
You will get the precise date for your oral test in the end of April and you will get the time at the end of May.
Unfortunately, you cannot choose the date and time for the oral test yourself.
The oral test takes place at Studieskolen, Borgergade 12, 1300 Copenhagen K.



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 3 (PD3) 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 17 March.


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 free Danish Education
If you are signed up for module 5 of Danish Education 3 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.

If you attend Private Danish and pay for your course yourself
If you are a student at Studieskolen on the course "Forberedelse til Prøve i Dansk 3" and if you have paid for the course yourself, you have also already paid for this test. You are registered for the test, and you do not have to register here.
If you have any questions about the test, please talk to your teacher.


Later test in 2025

Prøve i Dansk 3 will be held again in November/December 2025. The written exam will be held on 11 November, and the oral exam will be held between 1 and 12 December 2025. You can register from 25 June.