LANGUAGE SKILLS
English is a compulsory part of Norwegian schooling, which means that practically every Norwegian has a reasonable knowledge of English. Many Norwegians learn one or more foreign languages besides English. German and French are the most usual third languages. For information concerning the language requirements at NTNU, see:
LEARNING NORWEGIAN
If you are interested in learning Norwegian there are various Norwegian language courses available. Also note that for permanent positions at NTNU, it is a requirement that within three years you have mastered Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. This means one must communicate at «level 3» (or the equivalent) of the Norwegian for Foreigners course given by the Department of Language and Communication Studies.
NTNU COURSES At NTNU the Department of Language and Communication Studies offers language courses for foreigners: Norwegian for Foreigners,levels 1-4 ("Trinndelt").Phone: + 47 73 59 66 33. Email: isk-post@hf.ntnu.no Admission to the courses is highly competitive due to the limited number of places. For more information about other such courses at NTNU, see “Norwegian Language Courses at NTNU” .
COMMERCIAL AND MUNICIPAL COURSES If the language courses offered at NTNU are full you may want to consider other options. FOLKEUNIVERSITETETPhone: + 47 73 89 08 60. Email: fu@trondheim.fu.no Web: www.futrondelag.no.Most of the information on the web page is in Norwegian, so if you need more information we recommend that you phone or send an email. AOF Phone: + 47 73 80 73 30. E-mail: trondheim@aof.no Web: www.midt-norge.aof.no. Most of the information on the web page is in Norwegian, so if you need more information we recommend that you phone or send an email.
TRONDHEIM CENTRE FOR ADULT EDUCATION The Centre for Adult Education in Trondheim offers Norwegian courses for adults. These courses are free for anyone with a valid Norwegian residency permit. As the Centre is not responsible for offering classes to NTNU students/visitors, those of you studying/working at NTNU will most likely not be accepted. Send written applications to: Senter for Voksenopplaering Postboks 5100 NO-7447 Lademoen, Norway There may be a waiting list so that you should apply as soon as possible. More information about the courses as well as practical information may be found on the website of the Adult Education Centre (SEVO).