Social studies

A course where you learn about Norwegian culture, working life in Norway, the school system, the health system and other topics

  • The course is 75 hours long and is for those who are obliged to complete the course. 
  • The course will be given in a language you understand and ends with an test in social studies
  • You must be a resident of Tønsberg or Færder municipalities to participate
Sist endret 01.07.2024 12.51

How to apply

  • If you already are an participant at Tønsberg Learning Centre, please contact your teacher.
  • If your not an participant at Tønsberg Learning Centre,  please contact the school by telephone 33 40 68 00 or send an e-mail to tl@tonsberg.kommune.no.

 

From the time the residence permit is granted; you have 1 year to complete classes and take the test. If participating in a course is not suitable for you, you can read for yourself at samfunnkunnskunnskap.no

If you are entitled to a free trial, you must contact us when you are ready, we will sign you up. If you have taken the test before or are not entitled to a free trial, you must register for the test yourself at kompetansenorge.no

 

Transitional rules for social studies

A new curriculum has been introduced according to the Integration Act from 01.01.2022, read more about this on Kompetanse Norges pages. 

This link bring you to transitional rules for social studies (in Norwegian) at Kompetanse Norges homesite 

Contact us

Superintendent of Education
Haakon Didrik Vestby
Telephone: 33 40 68 11
Mobile: 936 44 488
E-mail: haakon.didrik.vestby@tonsberg.kommune.no

 

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