Danish Language 1

If you are an independent student, you can also register in person at the examination office during the week of the deadline for registration.

What is Danish Language 1 Examination?

The Danish Language Exam 1 (PD1) is the final assessment for Danish Education 1, module 5. The exam is graded as either ‘passed’ or ‘not passed’.

As of January 1, 2025, the final level of Danish Education 1 has been adjusted so that it now concludes after module 5. The written part of the Danish Language Exam 1 will henceforth correspond to level A1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), while the oral part will correspond to level A2+.

The Danish Language 1 Examination provides access to:

– FVU (preparatory adult education) Start and Mathematics courses

Registration

It is free to sit the Danish Language 1 Examination, if you are enrolled on a Danish Language 1 Course at Speak and registered for Module 1.5.

However, you are required to pay a fee to sit the examination, if you are an independent student.

Where and how is the examination held?

You can choose to sign up for the examination in;

• Hellerup
• Helsingør

We will inform you about the exact location no later than 2 weeks before the examination.

It is not possible to request for a certain examination location apart from what you can choose at registration.

It is not possible to use a PC or Mac during the exam.

Remember ID

NB: You can no longer use a driver’s license as identification.

It is important that you bring the correct ID for the Danish Language 1 Examination.

Below, you can read what constitutes valid identification:

• Residence permit card, alien’s passport or convention passport issued by a public authority in Denmark.
• Passport or identity card issued by a public authority in an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland.
• Passport issued by a public authority in a country other than those mentioned above, with a residence sticker affixed.

Make sure to check well in advance of the exam if you have the correct identification. A photocopy or picture of the document cannot be used.

Link to guidelines on ID requirements

How do I get my certificate?

We will send your certificate to your e-Boks no later than 2 weeks after the oral test.

You can also pick up your original certificate at Speak Hellerup up to 1 year after completion of the exam.

If you are an independent student, you can register in person at the examination office during the week of the deadline for registration.