Prøve i Dansk 1 exam-day guide
Prøve i Dansk 1 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Bring valid photo ID
Bring the same ID document you used at registration (typically a passport or national ID card). The invigilator checks identity before the test starts. If your ID has expired or your name has changed, confirm with the test provider in advance which document is accepted.
Bring your admission letter or registration confirmation
Print or save the confirmation showing your test time, address, and candidate number. Some centres require it at the door; confirm with the provider whether a digital copy is accepted.
Confirm the exact test address and arrival time
Check the location and reporting time on your admission documents, not on an old email. Arrive with enough margin for security checks and registration. Confirm with the provider how late arrival is handled, since rules differ between centres.
Check which writing tools are allowed
Bring pens and pencils only if your confirmation permits them. Many centres provide paper and writing materials and may restrict what you bring to the desk. Confirm with the provider what you may keep on the table.
Leave phone and smartwatch behind or plan to hand them in
Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices are normally collected or must be switched off and stored away from the desk. Confirm with the provider where devices are stored during the test.
Bring water and a small snack for the break
Tests of this length usually include a short break. Keep snacks simple and quiet, and check whether food and drink are allowed in the test room. Confirm with the provider.
Review the test format and task types
Go through the official information about the sections and time limits so nothing surprises you on the day. Practise reading the tasks carefully rather than memorising answers.
Rehearse the spoken part aloud
Record yourself answering common everyday questions about yourself, your work or studies, your family, and your daily life. Practise short, complete answers and asking the examiner to repeat a question politely if needed.
Plan your travel and a backup route
Check public transport times and identify an alternative route in case of delays. Aim to be at the centre well before the reporting time.
Prepare for the listening section
Arrive rested and ready to concentrate on audio played once. Practise reading the questions before each recording starts so you know what information to listen for.
Confirm what happens if you are ill or cannot attend
Rules on illness, withdrawal, and rebooking differ between providers and test dates. Contact the provider as early as possible and ask about documentation requirements.
Plan the day
Confirm the test address, reporting time, and ID requirements from your admission documents. Check transport schedules and plan when you will leave home. Do one full timed practice test under realistic conditions, then review your mistakes rather than starting new material.
Practise the oral part aloud with a partner or by recording yourself. Focus on fluency and on answering everyday questions about yourself, your background, and your daily life in complete sentences. Note useful phrases you can reuse.
Review vocabulary and grammar points you have already studied. Do a short listening session and one reading task. Stop intensive study in the evening and protect your sleep in the nights before the test.
Pack your bag: ID, admission confirmation, permitted writing tools, water, and a snack. Check the weather and travel plan once more. Read the test format and time limits so the structure is fresh, then stop studying and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat a normal breakfast and arrive at the centre before the reporting time. Switch off your phone and hand in any devices as instructed. Use the waiting time to settle down, not to cram new vocabulary.
Listen carefully to the invigilator's instructions, check that your name and candidate details are correct, and ask immediately if something is unclear. Note the time limits for each section so you can pace yourself.
Read the questions before the text or recording where the format allows it. Answer the easier items first and return to difficult ones. For listening, write something for every item, since a blank answer cannot score.
Read the task fully and note what it asks for, including the required length and audience. Spend a few minutes planning, write, then leave time to check grammar, word order, and spelling. Keep to the task rather than writing from memory.
Greet the examiner, speak clearly, and give full answers rather than single words. If you do not understand a question, ask for it to be repeated. Keep going after a mistake instead of stopping to correct yourself.
Note any questions you found difficult while they are fresh, so you can address them if you retake the test. Ask the provider about how and when results are published and what your options are if you do not pass.
Rules to check
Bring the ID document accepted by the test provider and keep it on the desk if instructed. If your ID is expired or the name differs from your registration, contact the provider before the test day.
Follow all invigilator instructions. Talking to other candidates, looking at others' papers, or passing materials during the test is normally treated as cheating and can lead to your result being annulled.
Keep phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices switched off and stored as instructed. Having a device on your person during the test can be treated as a violation even if you did not use it.
Stay in the test room unless you are told a break has started. If you need to leave for illness or another urgent reason, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator. Confirm with the provider whether toilet visits during sections are permitted.
Do not take test materials, notes, or photographs out of the room. The tasks and papers belong to the provider.
Use only the writing materials and aids the centre allows. Dictionaries or other aids are permitted only if the provider explicitly states this for the section concerned. Confirm with the provider.
Understand how scoring works before the day: each section is assessed separately, and you need to know whether you must pass all sections or an overall result. Ask the provider for the current pass requirements and how partial results are handled.
If you are ill before the test, contact the provider as soon as possible and ask about documentation and rebooking. Do not attend if the provider's rules require you to stay away when ill. Confirm the exact policy with the provider.