Icelandic test for citizenship
Information about the test
The test is divided into 4 parts: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Criteria for passing the test
Your qualification is to be a member of the European Language Framework (A2).
You need to show that you can:
manage everyday situations in school, work, and private life.
manage unforeseen or unexpected circumstances
participated in discussions on familiar topics
understand simple conversations
read short texts in simple language
written a short text in plain language
analysed main points in television, radio and newspaper
More information on the self-assessment framework for Icelandic (pdf, only in icelandic), which accompanies the European language framework.
Curriculum - Icelandic for foreigners (pdf. only in icelandic)
More information about the regulation regarding the Icelandic test for citizenship.
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Service provider
Directorate of Education and School Services