NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES

Norwegian language instruction is offered by the Norwegian House Society and our qualified instructors.  Most classes are in-person at the Centre in Burnaby. Please see below for details.

Adult Classes

Adult (age 15 and over) language classes for beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate, and advanced levels all take place one evening per week from 7-9 pm. Classes focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing, along with discussion of Norwegian life, culture, and history. The aim is to move students from complete beginner to fluency, progressing from one level to the next.  Taking language classes gives students a year’s membership in the Norwegian House Society and is a gateway to the many cultural offerings at the Centre.

Please note that our next session for complete beginners (Beginner I) will start in September 2026. If you would like to be put on the mailing list for details, please email NorwegianClassesSCC@gmail.com with your name and telephone number. All interested students will be invited in August 2026 to register for Beginner I.

If you have prior Norwegian language experience and would like to register for Intermediate or Advanced classes, please email NorwegianClassesSCC@gmail.com. In your email, please tell us your current level of Norwegian (see course prerequisites below for details) and provide your telephone number. One of our instructors will arrange a short telephone chat with you to help ensure you start in the right class. Please do not phone the Scandinavian Centre office.

WINTER 2026

Beginner II – In-person

When:  Wednesdays for 12 weeks (Jan 7 – Mar 25) 7-9 pm
Where:  at the Centre, Norway Room
Classes:  $180 + textbook (Mystery of Nils)
Prerequisite:  Beginner I (CEFR Level A1)

Intermediate II – In-person

When:  Thursdays for 12 weeks (Jan 8 – Mar 26), 7-9 pm   (excluding: Jan 15, Jan 22 & Feb 26)
Where:  at the Centre, Norway Room
Classes:  $150 + textbook (Mysteriet om Nils)
Prerequisite:  Intermediate I (CEFR Level A2)

Intermediate V – Online

When:  Wednesdays for 12 weeks (Jan 7 – Mar 25), 7-9 pm
Where:  via Zoom
Classes:  $180 + textbook (Mysteriet om Nils)
Prerequisite:  Intermediate IV or equivalent ability (CEFR Level B2)

Advanced II – Hybrid

When:  Tuesdays for 12 weeks (Jan 6 – Mar 31 *no class January 13), 7-9 pm
Where:  via Zoom and at the Centre, Norway Room
Cost:  $180 – textbooks or resources may be recommended
Prerequisite:  Advanced I or equivalent ability (CEFR Levels C1-2)

Sang or Eventyr – NEW Children’s Program

For those 3 – 10 years of age  **parent participation required
When:  Saturdays:  January 10, February 7, March 7, from 11am to 12noon
Where:  at the Centre, Norway Room
Cost:  There is no cost for these initial sessions
Please email for information

SPRING 2026

Beginner III – In-person

When:  Wednesdays for 10 weeks (Apr 15 – Jun 17) **dates may change
Where:  at the Centre, Norway Room
Classes:  $150 + textbook (Mystery of Nils)
Prerequisite:  Beginner II (CEFR Level A2)

Intermediate III – In-person

When:  Thursdays for 10 weeks (Apr 23 – Jun 25), 7-9 pm **dates may change
Where:  at the Centre, Norway Room
Classes:  $150 + textbook (Mysteriet om Nils)
Prerequisite:  Intermediate I (CEFR Level B1)

Intermediate VI – Online

When:  Wednesdays for 10 weeks (Apr 1 – Jun 3), 7-9 pm
Where:  via Zoom
Classes:  $150 + textbook (Mysteriet om Nils)
Prerequisite:  Intermediate IV or equivalent ability (CEFR Level B2)

Advanced II – Hybrid

When:  Tuesdays for 10 weeks (Apr 14 – Jun 16), 7-9 pm
Where:  via Zoom and at the Centre, Norway Room
Cost:  $150 – textbooks or resources may be recommended
Prerequisite:  Advanced I or equivalent ability (CEFR Levels C1-2)

Textbooks

Beginner classes use The Mystery of Nils, which we sell for $45. Intermediate classes use the next volume in the series, Mysteriet om Nils, which is completely in Norwegian and costs $50. The advanced courses use a variety of textbooks and readings as provided by the instructor.

Interested in teaching Norwegian?

If you are a fluent Norwegian speaker and feel confident engaging with a group of keen language learners, the Norwegian House Society is always looking for new instructors. We pay competitive rates and have just updated our curriculum to provide instruction guidance for each course we offer. Please contact NorwegianClassesSCC@gmail.com for more information.

KAFFESTUE

Our Norwegian Conversation Coffee Club is on a break. For information contact Judith at judithanderson@shaw.ca