- If you wish to receive formal Norwegian language instruction prior to your departure, we recommend you contact the Norwegian Embassy or Consulate General in your country of residence for information on providers of language courses and private tutors.
- NIH require all international staff to learn Norwegian. NIH recommends the language courses from the University of Oslo. You may sign up with other language courses after agreement with your manager.
- Self-learners might enjoy Klar tale, Norway's easy-to-read Norwegian newspaper.
Online courses
- Introduction to Norwegian (futurelearn.com) - free online Norwegian course developed by the University of Oslo
- Norwegian on the web (ntnu.no) - free online Norwegian course developed by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology