FAQ
Questions about the Norwegian citizenship and social studies tests
Common questions about the Norwegian citizenship and social studies tests, and how Path to Norway helps you prepare.
- Which Norwegian test do I need: citizenship or social studies?
- It depends on which application you're preparing for and which language you take the test in. See who needs the test for the full breakdown of both routes and the exemptions.
- What topics are covered in the citizenship test?
- Norwegian society, democracy, rights and duties, history, everyday life, work, education and health, across three modules. See what is on the test for the full curriculum, sourced from samfunnskunnskap.no.
- Can I practise for the social studies test in my own language?
- Yes — HKdir offers samfunnskunnskapsprøven in 23 languages. See the full language list for which ones include audio and which pass counts for citizenship.
- How close are the mock tests to the real exam?
- Mock tests follow the official exam format: a timed test, randomised questions, and a pass threshold you can compare against. The exact official questions are not reused, but the practice is designed around the same topics and source material so the format feels familiar before test day.
- Is Path to Norway an official government service?
- No. Path to Norway is independent and is not affiliated with UDI, HKdir, IMDi, Lovdata, samfunnskunnskap.no, or any Norwegian government authority. We use public official material as the study foundation and link answers back to sources where possible.
- What can I try for free, and what do paid plans add?
- You can start with free practice and take one full mock test to see the question style, feedback, source links, and category breakdown. Paid plans are for continued preparation: unlimited practice, saved progress, smart correction, and category insights that show where to focus next.