Language problems for immigrants
Only 30 per cent of the immigrants that came to Norway in 2003 have entered and passed an examination in oral Norwegian, and only 23 per cent have passed a written exam in Norwegian.
Over the past four years the Government has spent more than NOK 5 million on course in the language and social studies.
Up to now the language test has been volountary, but from next year it will be mandatory, Aftenposten writes. The goal is that all immigrants will learn enough Norwegian to participate actively in the Norwegian society.
Due to the poor results so far, the Government is now extending the mandatory language courses from 300 to 600 hours.
Source: NRK/Aftenposten/Norway Post.
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