Lingu Bergen

Our Story Lingu AS is an accredited Norwegian language school founded in 2008 and headquartered in Stavanger, Norway. Approved by HK-dir (The Directorate for Higher Education and Skills) as a private provider of Norwegian language and social studies education, the organization holds a 4.8 rating on Trustpilot. The team comprises 74 professionals from 22 nationalities, serving hundreds of active students through language centres in Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger, plus a national online offer. Its mission is to merge technology and education to help people learn new skills, seize opportunities, and expand the human horizon. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Easy Norwegian — Self-study online with 24/7 access to an interactive platform; teacher support available for spoken and written Norwegian when needed. Levels A1 through C1. From NOK 415 per month. 🎓 Flexi Norwegian — Flexible online course with daily morning and evening live drop-in classes and 24/7 platform access. Levels A1 through B2. 🎓 Fast-Track Norwegian — Intensive online course combining regular live classes with a fixed teacher, flexible drop-in sessions, and 24/7 self-study platform access. Levels A1 through C1. 🎓 Flexi Norwegian Premium — Flexible online course with live drop-in classes, 24/7 platform access, personal teacher follow-up, and one-to-one lessons. Levels A1 through C1. 🎓 Preparation for the Norwegian Language Test — Structured digital practice for the reading, listening, and writing sections of Norskprøven at A1, A2, B1, and B2 levels. 🎓 Prepare for the Social Studies Test — Tools and guidance for the official Social Studies exam required for permanent residency or citizenship; available as self-study or teacher-led online. 🎓 Fast-Track Norwegian for the Workplace — Company-adapted courses based on the approved Fast-Track online model for employees. 🎓 Live and Work in Norway! — For healthcare professionals educated outside the EU/EEA applying for authorization to work in Norway. 🎓 Norwegian for Healthcare: Nurses and Doctors — Broad health-sector coverage preparing candidates for the Norskprøven at B1/B2 level. 🎓 Norwegian for Healthcare: Nursing Assistant and Healthcare Assistant — Vocabulary and preparation for nursing assistants and healthcare workers. 🎓 Business Norwegian — Corporate culture in Norwegian workplaces, professional and social contexts, plus B1-level Norskprøven vocabulary and grammar. 🎓 Business Norwegian B1 — Professional settings focus led by native instructors with international corporate experience. 🎓 Basic Workplace Norwegian A2 — AI-supported integration course sponsored by Norwegian immigration authorities. 🎓 Norwegian Course for the Workplace B2 — Bespoke sector-specific language training focused on employer-relevant areas. 🎓 Business English — Blended learning combining e-learning and live classes with expert native teachers for busy professionals. 🎓 Clear English — Customised speaking and writing workshops for public sector and companies requiring clear public communication. 🎓 English for Work Intensive Workshops — Intensive short courses perfecting telephone, email, and daily communication skills, available online or on-site. 🎓 Academic Presentations — Higher education course developing presentation skills through group classes and individual coaching. 🎓 Academic Writing — Higher education course focusing on clarity, cohesion, style, and flow through group and individual coaching. 🎓 Writing Course with AI Assistant — Practice-based digital course based on Gunnhild Aakervik’s book, offering AI feedback on Norwegian writing. 🎓 Prepare for the IELTS Test — Group preparation or one-to-one personalised lessons with qualified native teachers. 🎓 Private Lessons in Norwegian — Fully personalised one-to-one instruction adapted to the student’s needs. 🎓 Private Lessons in English — Personal instructor tailoring the course to the learner’s goals. 🎓 Private Lessons in German — One-to-one German language instruction. 🎓 Fast-Track Tysk A1 & A2 — Fast-track online German courses at beginner levels. 🎓 AI Practice for Norskprøven — Oral exam practice with an AI examiner that listens and responds. 🎓 Free Norwegian Online Course A1 — Two weeks of free live lessons plus interactive platform access. 🎓 FleksiNorsk Course — Public-sector program with flexible drop-in teaching, bilingual teachers, AI guidance, and weekly asynchronous follow-up. 🎓 Hurtigsporet — Public-sector customised Fast-Track offering digital teaching with flexible schedules and AI-guided work modules. 🎓 Lett på nett — Public-sector hybrid offering where the municipality handles follow-up and Lingu provides the platform. 🎓 Lett på nett PLUSS — Low-threshold public-sector program with platform access, AI guidance, teacher feedback on submissions, and interactive teaching. 🎓 Samaneh’s Journey — Digital learning resource covering Norwegian levels A1 through C1. 🎓 Selena’s Anatomy — Digital teaching materials preparing health professionals for Norwegian workplace communication. Specialties 🎯 Norwegian language instruction A1–C1 🎯 Social studies and citizenship exam preparation 🎯 Norwegian for healthcare professionals and medical authorization 🎯 Workplace and business Norwegian 🎯 Business English and professional communication 🎯 Corporate and public sector language training 🎯 Academic writing and presentation skills 🎯 Test preparation for Norskprøven, IELTS, and TOEFL 🎯 AI-integrated language learning and edtech platforms 🎯 Industry-tailored language assessments Methods & Approach Lingu delivers blended and hybrid learning through a proprietary LMS and virtual interactive classroom. Programs combine self-paced digital resources with live teacher-led sessions, including daily drop-in classes and fixed-schedule intensive tracks. The methodology integrates AI-powered tools—such as an AI examiner for oral exam practice and AI writing assistants—with bilingual teacher support and work-oriented modules. Courses are designed around flexible progression, allowing learners to move between self-study, group classes, and one-to-one coaching according to their goals and schedules. Who It's For International newcomers and immigrants preparing for Norwegian residency or citizenship; healthcare professionals including nurses, doctors, and nursing assistants requiring Norwegian authorization; corporate employees and managers needing Business Norwegian or English; public sector organizations and adult education centers partnering with HK-dir; higher education students seeking academic writing and presentation skills; individuals preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or Norskprøven; and self-directed learners seeking flexible online study with optional teacher support. Facilities & Practical Info Courses are delivered online nationwide and in person at language centres in Oslo, Bergen, and Stavanger. Formats range from fully self-paced digital study to intensive online classrooms and on-site workshops. Students have 24/7 access to interactive learning platforms, mobile apps for iOS and Android, free language cafés, and digital resources such as the Lingupedia grammar reference and the Norskpodden podcast. Location Address: Tollbodallmenningen 5b, 5004 Bergen, Norway Additional venues: Gartnerveien 4, 4016 Stavanger; Oslo Hours: See website for schedule The "+" ✅ HK-dir accredited provider with a 4.8 Trustpilot rating ✅ Comprehensive digital ecosystem including LMS, AI practice tools, Lingupedia, and Norskpodden ✅ Diverse international team of 74 professionals across 22 nationalities ✅ Wide range of scholarship and sponsored options via IMDi and immigration authorities ✅ Flexible modular formats from self-study to premium one-to-one coaching