Medborgerskabsprøven cheat sheet

Danskuddannelse is free, municipality-referred Danish teaching for adult foreigners aged 18+ resident in Denmark; the municipality assesses which of the three tracks (DU1, DU2, DU3) fits the person's schooling background and prior Danish skills.

DU1 targets learners with little or no formal schooling; DU2 targets learners with a short or moderate educational background; DU3 targets learners with a longer academic or professional educational background. All three tracks end with a final test at a level aligned to the track.

Each track is modular: DU1 has 6 modules, DU2 has 6 modules, and DU3 has 6 modules. A module ends with a module test, and the final module ends with the track's final exam (for example Prøve i Dansk 3 for DU3).

The track final tests map to CEFR levels: Prøve i Dansk 1 (DU1) approximately A1-A2, Prøve i Dansk 2 (DU2) approximately A2-B1, and Prøve i Dansk 3 (DU3) approximately B1-B2.

Referral to danskuddannelse is the municipality's responsibility; the language school (sprogcenter) delivers the teaching. A person who moves municipality normally continues in the new municipality's school.

Active students in danskuddannelse can receive a supplementary grant (uddannelseshjælp/supplerende ydelse) under conditions set by the municipality; the exact rules depend on the person's situation, so no single universal amount applies.

If a person does not use the offered Danish teaching, the municipality can reduce or withdraw the supplementary benefit; participation is therefore tied to obligations, not only to a right.

Danskuddannelse must normally be started within a set period after arrival or after the municipality's referral, and the total programme has a maximum duration defined in the integration legislation.

Prøve i Dansk 1, 2 and 3 (PD1, PD2, PD3) are the official Danish language exams for adult foreigners; they are administered by the language schools under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

PD3 consists of an oral part and a written part; the written part includes reading comprehension, written production and a language-use (grammar/vocabulary) section. A pass requires a minimum score in each part, not just an overall average.

Prøve i Dansk 2 is required for many higher education programmes and for permanent residence; Prøve i Dansk 3 satisfies the Danish requirement for most Danish-taught university degrees.

Studieprøven i dansk is a separate, higher-level test aimed at applicants to Danish higher education; it is roughly at C1 and is not the same exam as PD3.

Danskprøve A1 and Danskprøve A2 are lower-level tests for adult foreigners, aligned to the CEFR A levels, and are used in some integration and employment contexts.

Indfødsretsprøven (citizenship test) and Medborgerskabsprøven (civic test) are knowledge tests about Danish society, not language tests; passing them does not by itself demonstrate Danish language proficiency.

Test results are graded on the Danish 7-step scale (for PD exams: 12, 10, 7, 4, 02, 00, -3), and a pass requires at least 02.

Exam registration is done through the language school where the candidate is enrolled; a candidate normally cannot register for a PD exam without being a student at a school offering it.

Indfødsretsprøven is the test used in connection with applications for Danish citizenship (naturalisation); it tests knowledge of Danish society, history, culture and institutions.

Medborgerskabsprøven is a civic knowledge test for foreigners and others; it is a broader society-knowledge test and is not itself a citizenship requirement, but passing it can support integration and some residence purposes.

Both tests are multiple-choice tests administered by the Ministry of Immigration and Integration (Udlændinge- og Integrationsministeriet) through approved test providers.

Indfødsretsprøven requires a minimum number of correct answers to pass; the exact pass mark is set by the ministry and can change, so candidates should check the current rule at registration.

The tests are conducted in Danish, so a certain level of Danish reading proficiency is needed even though the exams are not language tests.

A person who fails can normally retake the test on a later test date; there is no limit on the number of attempts in the general rules, but the application process may have time constraints.

Indfødsretsprøven and Medborgerskabsprøven cover overlapping themes: Danish democracy, the constitution, the court system, the labour market, the welfare state, geography and history.

Passing Indfødsretsprøven is one of several conditions for naturalisation; other conditions include residence time, language proficiency, self-support and no serious criminal convictions.

Language tests (PD1, PD2, PD3, Studieprøven, Danskprøve A1/A2) measure Danish proficiency; knowledge tests (Indfødsretsprøven, Medborgerskabsprøven) measure knowledge of Danish society.

PD3 is generally the language requirement for Danish-taught higher education; PD2 is often the requirement for permanent residence and for some vocational programmes.

Indfødsretsprøven is required for naturalisation, while Medborgerskabsprøven is a separate civic test that is not a naturalisation requirement.

All official Danish exams are administered by public authorities or approved providers; private commercial test centres do not issue official PD or citizenship test results.

A pass is defined by a minimum score in each part (language exams) or a minimum number of correct answers (knowledge tests), not by attendance or course completion.

Test dates are fixed by the provider; candidates register through their language school (PD exams) or through the ministry's test system (citizenship and civic tests).

Language proficiency requirements for permanent residence and citizenship are set in legislation and can be changed by political agreement; always check the current rule before applying.

For PD exams, the language school registers the candidate; the candidate must be enrolled and have completed the relevant modules or have equivalent qualifications.

For Indfødsretsprøven and Medborgerskabsprøven, registration happens via the ministry's test portal within the announced registration period; late registration is normally not possible.

Test results are published digitally; a candidate can request a re-evaluation (klage) within a deadline set by the provider, typically a few weeks after the result.

A passed PD exam result is documented by a test certificate (prøvebevis) issued by the school; this certificate is what authorities accept as proof of Danish proficiency.

A passed Indfødsretsprøve result is registered with the ministry and used directly in the citizenship application; the candidate does not need to send a separate certificate.

Special test conditions (for example extra time) can be granted on documented grounds such as dyslexia or disability; the request must be made before the test date.

Identity documentation is required at the test site; candidates without valid ID can be rejected from the test without refund.

CEFR A1-A2 corresponds roughly to beginner level; Danskprøve A1 and A2 and Prøve i Dansk 1 sit in this range.

CEFR B1 corresponds roughly to Prøve i Dansk 2; CEFR B2 corresponds roughly to Prøve i Dansk 3.

CEFR C1 corresponds roughly to Studieprøven i dansk, which is aimed at higher education applicants.

The Danish 7-step grading scale runs 12, 10, 7, 4, 02, 00, -3; 02 is the minimum passing grade.

Module tests within danskuddannelse are internal school assessments; they are not the same as the official PD exams and do not by themselves give a PD certificate.

A candidate who has passed PD3 at a high grade may still need Studieprøven for some university programmes; the two are not interchangeable.

Naturalisation in Denmark requires a permanent residence permit, a minimum period of residence (generally 9 years, with reductions in some cases), and Danish language proficiency at a specified level.

The language requirement for naturalisation is normally Prøve i Dansk 3 or an equivalent documented level; the exact requirement is set in the circular on naturalisation.

Indfødsretsprøven must be passed before the application is submitted or while it is being processed; the result is valid for the application and does not expire for that purpose.

Other conditions include self-support (no social assistance received within a period before application), no serious criminal convictions and a clean record regarding certain offences.

Applicants must sign a declaration of loyalty and respect for Danish democratic values; this is a separate document from the test.

Children under 18 do not take Indfødsretsprøven; they can be included in a parent's application under separate rules.

Medborgerskabsprøven tests knowledge of Danish society, democracy, rights and duties, the labour market, the welfare system and Danish history and geography.

It is a multiple-choice test in Danish; the number of questions and the pass mark are set by the ministry and can be adjusted.

The test is used in integration contexts and can be relevant for certain residence permits and for documentation of civic knowledge; it is not the same as Indfødsretsprøven.

A passed Medborgerskabsprøve does not by itself give a residence permit or citizenship; it is one element that may be considered.

Candidates register through the ministry's test system and pay a fee; the fee and test dates are published on the ministry's website.

Preparation material is published by the ministry and covers the official syllabus; the test questions are based on that syllabus.