Danish lessons at AAU Campus in Aalborg and Copenhagen
A2B offers free Danish language classes on campus at Aalborg University for international employees, their spouses, and students. If you have a referral letter for free Danish classes from your municipality, you can join The Official Danish Language Course at no cost. Whether you're an international student or employee, now is the perfect time to enhance your Danish skills. Sign up today!
Can you learn Danish for free?
For most internationals who are working or studying in Denmark, Danish lessons within The Official Danish Language Course (The Certified Danish Education) are free with a referral from the local municipality - you are only to pay a refundable deposit of DKK 2,000. The referral can typically be obtained if you have been in Denmark for less than five years. If you do not know whether you are entitled to free Danish lessons, we can assist you in contacting your local municipality.
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FAQ's about The Official Danish Language Course
Q: Who has the right to attend Danish classes for free?
A: As an international resident in Denmark, you are generally entitled to up to five years of free Danish language tuition. To access these classes, you must first obtain a referral from your local municipality. This referral is required before you can begin your lessons. Our coordinator or your nearest A2B language center can assist you in reaching out to the municipality to facilitate the process.
Q: How do I qualify for free Danish lessons?
A: In order to get a free Danish course for foreigners within The Official Danish Language Course (in Danish, Danskuddannelsen), you need a referral from your local municipality. Check your eBoks (the Danish official digital mailbox) to see if you have already received this referral, otherwise, contact your municipality or call us at +45 70 26 61 00 and let us guide you.
Q: What language school can I go to for free Danish lessons?
A: As an international working, studying, and living in Denmark, you generally have the right to choose freely what language school you would like to attend. The local municipality has arranged a local language school for you, but if you would like to choose another school - eg. closer to your job or 100% online, as A2B offers, you can choose yourself.
Q: Are Danish lessons free?
A:Danish classes are completely free if you have a referral from your local municipality. However, you are required to pay a deposit of DKK 2,000, which will be refunded upon completing the modules and courses within the designated timeframe.
Q: What are the conditions to receive a referral for free Danish classes?
A: To receive a referral for free Danish classes, you must reside in Denmark and have a Danish CPR number. Additionally, your five-year entitlement to free Danish lessons must still be valid. To confirm your eligibility, please check with your municipality or contact us at +45 70 26 61 00 for guidance.
Q: How long does it take to complete danskuddannelsen (The Official Danish Language Course)?
A: There is no fixed timeframe for completing danskuddannelsen (The Official Danish Language Course), as it depends on your individual effort and progress. The course consists of up to six modules, and you must pass a test at the end of each module to advance to the next. These tests are conducted at the language center, and your teacher will determine when you are ready to take them. The final module concludes with an official exam (PD3), held twice a year in May/June and November/December. You and your teacher will decide when you are prepared to take the final exam.
Q: Is a deposit required to enroll Danish classes?
A: Yes, if you work or study in Denmark, you are required to pay a refundable deposit of 2,000 DKK. However, au pairs are exempt from this deposit.
Q: Can I take free Danish Classes Online with A2B?
A: Yes! A2B offers online Danish language courses as part of Danskuddannelsen (The Official Danish Language Course). These online classes are held twice a week and include homework after each session. They are just as effective and structured as in-person lessons at a language school. If you are in Denmark for work or study, you can choose to take your free Danish lessons online with A2B, regardless of which municipality you live in.
Q: What do I do if I do not have the right to free Danish lessons and therefore cannot get a referral from the municipality?
A: If you are not eligible for free Danish lessons but still wish to take Danish classes, you can choose to pay for the classes as a private student.
You can also participate in one of A2B's shorter open courses - find them here.
How to pay the deposit
When you have chosen to participate in The Official Danish Language Course with A2B, you are to pay a deposit of 2,000 DKK prior to starting the course.
The deposit will be refunded when you pass a module within a given timeframe. You are to bring the receipt of payment when you start classes.
Contact A2B at contact@a2b.dk for further information.
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