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Key Facts: Prøve i Dansk 1 Exam

Prøve i Dansk 1 (PD1) tests Danish proficiency at CEFR A1 (written) and A2+ (oral) level across reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

PD1 is administered by SIRI (Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration) at approved Danish language schools twice yearly.

The exam fee is DKK 1,646 per sitting in 2026, set nationally by SIRI.

Oral communication (mundtlig) counts double in the final grade average; candidates must achieve at least 2.0 overall to pass.

PD1 is the entry-level exam in the Danish Language Test series, targeting completers of Danskuddannelse 1.

Reading tasks use short authentic texts: signs, advertisements, timetables, simple emails, and public notices at A1–A2 level.

The exam is offered twice yearly: a summer session (May/June) and a winter session (November/December).

Candidates typically require 200–350 hours of Danish instruction (Danskuddannelse 1) before taking PD1.

PD1 can be required in certain family reunification and residency pathways in Denmark.

Sample exam papers (prøveeksempler) for PD1 are freely available at danskogproever.dk.

PD1 certifies CEFR A1/A2 Danish for everyday integration, covering reading of short texts, basic listening comprehension, simple writing, and oral communication.

Sample Prøve i Dansk 1 Practice Questions

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1Hvad betyder skiltet 'LUKKET'? (What does the sign 'LUKKET' mean?)

A.Open

B.Closed

C.Exit

D.Entrance

Explanation: 'Lukket' is the Danish word for 'closed', used on shop and office signs. It is the opposite of 'åben' (open). Recognising common public signs is a core A1 reading skill tested in PD1.

2Læs notitsen: 'Kære Mette, Jeg kommer hjem kl. 18. Husk at købe mælk. Hilsen Lars.' Hvornår kommer Lars hjem? (Read the note: 'Dear Mette, I am coming home at 6 pm. Remember to buy milk. Regards Lars.' When is Lars coming home?)

A.At 6 am

B.At 4 pm

C.At 6 pm

D.At 8 pm

Explanation: The note says 'kl. 18', which means 18:00 in the 24-hour clock system used in Denmark — that is 6 pm. Reading short personal notes and identifying key information such as times is a typical PD1 reading task.

3Hvad er den rigtige form? 'Jeg _____ i Danmark.' (What is the correct form? 'I _____ in Denmark.')

A.bor

B.borer

C.bors

D.born

Explanation: The present tense of the verb 'at bo' (to live/reside) is 'bor' — used for all persons in Danish (jeg bor, du bor, han bor). Danish present tense verbs typically end in -r. This is a core A1 grammar pattern.

4Vælg det rigtige ord: 'Jeg drikker _____ kaffe om morgenen.' (Choose the correct word: 'I drink _____ coffee in the morning.')

A.en

B.et

C.den

D.meget

Explanation: 'Meget' (much/a lot of) is used with uncountable nouns like 'kaffe'. 'En' and 'et' are indefinite articles for countable nouns. 'Den' is the definite form. With uncountable nouns in quantity expressions, Danish uses 'meget' just as English uses 'much'.

5Læs annoncen: 'Cykel til salg. God stand. Ring til Peter: 20 34 56 78.' Hvad sælger Peter? (Read the ad: 'Bicycle for sale. Good condition. Call Peter: 20 34 56 78.' What is Peter selling?)

A.A car

B.A bicycle

C.A mobile phone

D.A house

Explanation: 'Cykel' means bicycle in Danish. The advertisement uses the format typical of classified ads at A1/A2 level. Identifying what is being sold or offered in a short advertisement is a core PD1 reading skill.

6Hvad er rigtigt dansk ordstilling i en hovedsætning? (What is correct Danish word order in a main clause?) A. 'Jeg arbejder i dag.' B. 'Jeg i dag arbejder.' C. 'Arbejder jeg i dag.' D. 'I dag arbejder jeg.' — Hvilke to sætninger er korrekte? (Which sentence shows correct V2 word order?)

A.Only B

B.Only C

C.A and D

D.B and C

Explanation: Danish main clauses follow the V2 rule: the finite verb must be the second element. 'Jeg arbejder i dag' (subject first, verb second) and 'I dag arbejder jeg' (adverb first, verb second, subject third) are both correct V2 structures. B has the verb in third position; C is a question word order.

7Hvad betyder 'apotek'? (What does 'apotek' mean?)

A.Supermarket

B.Pharmacy

C.Post office

D.Bank

Explanation: 'Apotek' is the Danish word for pharmacy. Knowing names of public buildings and services is essential A1 vocabulary for PD1, as these words appear in reading texts about daily life and integration.

8Udfyld blanken: 'Bussen _____ klokken syv.' (Fill in the blank: 'The bus _____ at seven o'clock.')

A.går

B.gå

C.gåer

D.gået

Explanation: 'Går' is the present tense of the verb 'at gå' (to go/leave). In Danish, present tense is formed by adding -r to the stem: gå + r = går. This applies to timetables and transport information, a common text type in PD1.

9Læs meddelelsen: 'Svømmehallen er åben mandag–fredag kl. 7–21 og lørdag–søndag kl. 9–17.' Er svømmehallen åben lørdag kl. 8? (Read the notice: 'The swimming pool is open Monday–Friday 7 am–9 pm and Saturday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm.' Is the swimming pool open on Saturday at 8 am?)

A.Yes, it is open

B.No, it opens at 9 am on weekends

C.No, it is closed on Saturdays

D.Yes, but only for members

Explanation: The notice states opening hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. At 8 am, the pool has not yet opened. Reading timetables and opening-hours notices to answer specific questions is a key PD1 reading task type.

10Hvad er det rigtige ord? 'Min datter er _____ år gammel.' (What is the correct word? 'My daughter is _____ years old.')

A.syv

B.syvende

C.syvt

D.syvs

Explanation: Cardinal numbers (grundtal) are used to state age: 'syv' (seven). Ordinal numbers like 'syvende' (seventh) are used for order/ranking, not age. 'Syvt' and 'syvs' are not standard Danish forms.

About the Prøve i Dansk 1 Exam

Prøve i Dansk 1 (PD1) certifies basic Danish proficiency at CEFR A1 (written) and A2+ (oral) level. It is the entry-level exam in the Danish Language Test series (Danskprøverne) administered by SIRI. PD1 tests everyday Danish skills: reading short informational texts such as signs, advertisements, timetables, and notes; understanding simple spoken dialogues and announcements; producing a short written text; and communicating orally on familiar topics. The exam is aimed at immigrants completing Danskuddannelse 1 (Danish Education 1) and is required in certain family reunification and residency pathways. It is offered twice yearly at approved Danish language schools throughout Denmark.

Exam sponsor: Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration (SIRI) — danskogproever.dk.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

40 questions

Time Limit

Læseforståelse 1: approx. 25 min; Læseforståelse 2: approx. 50 min; Skriftlig: approx. 60 min; Lytteforståelse: approx. 20 min; Mundtlig: approx. 15 min.

Passing Score

Average grade of at least 2.0; oral communication counts double. All components graded separately.

Exam / Certification Fees

DKK 1,646 per sitting (2026); national fee set by SIRI.

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration (SIRI) — danskogproever.dk.: official exam information

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Læseforståelse (Reading)

A1–A2 texts: signs, ads, timetables, short notes — objective tasks testing ability to locate key information.

25%

Lytteforståelse (Listening)

A2 audio: short dialogues and announcements — objective tasks testing key information.

25%

Skriftlig fremstilling (Writing)

Short writing task at A2 level — a note, message, or simple description.

25% (×2 in average)

Mundtlig kommunikation (Speaking)

Oral tasks at A2+ assessed by an examiner — counts double in the final grade average.

Preparing for the Prøve i Dansk 1 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Average grade of at least 2.0; oral communication counts double. All components graded separately.
Exam length: 40 questions
Time limit: Læseforståelse 1: approx. 25 min; Læseforståelse 2: approx. 50 min; Skriftlig: approx. 60 min; Lytteforståelse: approx. 20 min; Mundtlig: approx. 15 min.
Exam / certification fees: DKK 1,646 per sitting (2026); national fee set by SIRI. Official sources

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Prøve i Dansk 1: Suggested Study Strategy

1Download the official sample exams (prøveeksempler) from danskogproever.dk — PD1 sample papers for læseforståelse and lytteforståelse show exactly the text length and task types at A1/A2 level.

2Practise reading authentic short Danish texts every day: bus timetables, supermarket flyers, simple job ads, public signs, and short text messages. These mirror the exact genres in PD1 læseforståelse and build scanning speed.

3Master the two Danish noun genders: en-words (common gender) and et-words (neuter). The article 'en' (indefinite) and 'den' (definite suffix -en) apply to common-gender nouns; 'et' and '-et' apply to neuter nouns. Gender affects both articles and adjective endings.

4Focus on Danish V2 (verb-second) word order: the finite verb always comes second in a main clause. After a time adverb like 'I dag' (Today), the verb moves before the subject: 'I dag spiser jeg pizza' (Today I eat pizza), not 'I dag jeg spiser pizza'.

5Build a core vocabulary of 300–500 high-frequency Danish words in everyday domains: food, transport, health, housing, family, work, and shopping. At A1/A2, breadth of basic vocabulary matters more than grammar complexity.

6Listen to Danish children's content, simple news at dr.dk/skole, and everyday dialogues on YouTube with subtitles. Even 10–15 minutes daily of comprehensible audio will significantly improve your lytteforståelse performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prøve i Dansk 1 (PD1)?

Prøve i Dansk 1 is a standardised Danish language proficiency exam at CEFR A1 (written) / A2+ (oral) level, covering reading, listening, writing, and speaking on everyday topics. It is the lowest level in the Danish Language Test series and is administered by SIRI (Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration) at approved language schools throughout Denmark.

Who takes PD1 and why?

PD1 is aimed at immigrants completing Danskuddannelse 1 (Danish Education 1) — typically those with limited prior schooling or literacy. It can be required in certain family reunification pathways and documents basic Danish competence. Some employers and municipalities also use it as a milestone for integration programmes.

What is the passing grade for PD1?

Candidates need an average grade of at least 2.0 across the four disciplines. Oral communication (mundtlig) counts double in the average calculation. Each discipline receives an independent grade; only the weighted average must reach 2.0 for a pass.

How much does Prøve i Dansk 1 cost in 2026?

The exam fee is DKK 1,646 per sitting in 2026, set nationally by SIRI. This applies to both the May/June and November/December sessions. Registration and payment are handled through your language school or via danskogproever.dk.

What everyday topics appear in PD1 reading tasks?

PD1 reading uses authentic short texts: bus timetables, shop opening hours, supermarket notices, simple job advertisements, short personal emails, public signs, and instructions for everyday appliances. Tasks typically ask you to find a specific piece of information quickly (scanning) or confirm whether a statement matches the text.

Where and when is PD1 held?

PD1 is offered twice yearly: a summer session (written exam typically in May, oral in June) and a winter session (written in November, oral in December). Exams are held at approved Danish language schools (sprogcentre) throughout Denmark. Dates and registration are available at danskogproever.dk.