Norwegian summer courses
Language immersion summer course in Oslo
Do you want to use the summer holiday period to study the Norwegian language and learn to communicate more efficiently? Our summer courses in Oslo help you to improve your current level of Norwegian. They are also great for you to stay in touch with the Norwegian language between courses.
Our Summer courses are designed aiming for the perfect balance between fun and rigor so that you can make the most out of your Norwegian course.
Starting from 2,250Alfaskolen offers the courses at four levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):
- Beginner (participants at CEFR level A0 or who have previously studied Norwegian and know the basics of the language)
- Intermediate (participants at levels CEFR A2)
- High Intermediate (participants at levels CEFR A2 – B1)
- Advanced (participants at CEFR levels B2 – C1)
In addition to the ordinary Summer courses, Alfaskolen offers summer courses with additional conversation courses (Summer course PLUS), on every level for each week in which enough people have expressed their interest.
Choose what best fits you
Alfaskolen offers Norwegian courses during the popular summer months from the end of June to August. The Summer Courses are flexible and available for a total of 8 weeks. Every week counts as its own course, and you choose yourself how many weeks you want to attend. The summer courses use a flexible approach in which the instructor can vary their teaching methods based on the group’s needs. Although we emphasize a pleasant “holiday” atmosphere, the Norwegian summer courses are intense and significantly accelerate your language-learning progress. The coursework focuses on comprehension of written and spoken Norwegian and improving Norwegian pronunciation.
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To sign up for this course, click here.
| Price per week | Summer course (20 lesson h/wk) | Summer course PLUS (+ 4h lesson hours of conversation per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | NOK 2 250 | NOK 600 per week |
| 2 weeks | NOK 4 410 (2205 per week) | NOK 600 per week |
| 3 weeks | NOK 6 480 (2160 per week) | NOK 600 per week |
| 4 weeks | NOK 8 460 (2115 per week) | NOK 600 per week |
| 5 weeks | NOK 10 350 (2070 per week) | NOK 600 per week |
| 6 weeks | NOK 12 150 (2025 per week) | NOK 600 per week |
| 7 weeks | NOK 13 860 (1980 per week) | NOK 600 per week |
| 8 weeks | NOK 15 480 (1935 per week) | NOK 600 per week |
If you want to add additional course week(s), you should book these by Wednesday the week before the next course week begins. The school does not reserve places in the courses for students who are not pre-registered or have not yet confirmed their registration for the following course week.
Course structure
The course length varies from 1 up to a maximum of 8 weeks. You will have sessions daily from Monday to Thursday and can choose between morning courses (from 8:30 to 12:30) or afternoon courses (from 12:45 to 16:45). Each session consists of 4 lesson hours and one self-study hour for a total of 20 lesson hours per week. When registering for the Summer course PLUS, you will have 5 lesson hours (including one lesson hour of conversation) and one self-study hour per day, for a total of 25 lesson hours per week. You simply purchase the desired number of weeks. One lesson hour last 45 minutes.
- 3 x 45 mins: During this session, you will learn new vocabulary and grammar related topic of the day. You will be introduced to new idioms and their uses.
- Self-study: During self-study, you will study tasks and assignments together with assigned co-students in a small group of 3-4 persons. Together you will apply new vocabulary and complete grammar exercises.
- 1 x 45 mins: During this session, you will discuss your self-study group assignments with your teacher. You will also train your practical understanding of spoken Norwegian through comprehension exercises.
- Conversation (Summer course PLUS): During this session, you will practice your conversational ability, pronunciation, and grammar in everyday conversation.
| Summer course (20 lesson hours per week) | Summer course PLUS (24 lesson hours per week) | |
|---|---|---|
| Three lessons a 45 min | 08:30 – 10:45 // 12:45 – 15:00 | 08:30 – 10:45 // 12:45 – 15:00 |
| Break | 15 min | 15 min |
| Self-study | 11:00 – 11:45 // 15:15 – 16:00 | 11:00 – 11:45 // 15:15 – 16:00 |
| One lesson a 45 min | 11:45 – 12:30 // 16:00 – 16:45 | 11:45 – 12:30 // 16:00 – 16:45 |
| Break | XXXXXXXX | 15 min |
| Conversation | XXXXXXXX | 12:45 – 13:30 // 17:00 – 17:45 |
Placement test
You are asked to provide the school with information regarding your current level of Norwegian in the comments section when signing up for the course. All summer course participants will automatically be sent a placement test by e-mail, when confirming their registration through our website. The placement test is conducted online. The placement test is obligatory for all participants that will be taking levels higher than A0 (new beginners). Based on the result of the placement test and in consultation with you, we will find an appropriate course for you. You can also complete the placement test at the school where it takes place each Monday at 08:00. We recommend visiting the school during the week prior to your first week of the summer course in order to complete the placement test.
Course certificate
At the end of the course, if you completed 80% or more of the course’s content and paid the course fee, you will receive an official digital course certificate.
Cancellation and absence
Cancellation of the whole or parts of the Summer course must be submitted in writing. Terms and Conditions regarding cancellation are as described under Resignation and Cancellation fees point 4.
If you miss one or more sessions, you can make up lost tuition hours only by showing a doctor’s note. Sessions can only be compensated for at the same level and during the same Summer course period. Absence without sick leave is considered an invalid absence and tuition hours are not redeemed or refunded.
Alfa TIP: Depending on your level, continue your education with one of our Standard or Intensive courses after you are finished with the summer courses.
**Alfaskolen reserves the right to cancel/mix groups where there aren’t enough students. If students are registered for several weeks, they must consider that changes will occur, as for example, change of teacher and different students within the group, through the whole Summer course period.
