Are you new to the Faroese language? Do you already understand some Faroese and want to improve your skills? Or have you previously been in Faroese language courses and wish to continue your studies? No matter what your level is or how long you’ve been in the Faroe Islands, you are welcome to join the Faroese as a Second Language (FSA) courses starting in August 14, 2025.

What is FSA?
FSA is language classes for adult newcomers whose first language is not Faroese. The main focus is to learn the Faroese language and to get insight into Faroese culture and society.

Course Schedule:
Classes will be offered during morning, afternoon and evenings:

  • Morning courses: 2-3 days per week
  • Afternoon courses: 2-3 days per week  
  • Evening courses: 2 evenings per week + online activities

Morning courses will be held from: 08:10 -11:35

Afternoon courses will be held from: 12:10 – 15:25

Evening courses will be held: Usually from 17:00 or 18:00

**Changes may occur in the final schedule **

Location: Courses will take place in Glasir, Tórshavn and in Sørvágsskúli, Vágar.

Price: The courses are free of charge, but participants must shoulder the cost of course materials.

Application deadline: 17 April, 2025.

Visitations: Held in May 2025 (If you have already passed a level in FSA, you do not need to attend visitation.)

School´s start date:

August 14, 2025

Sign up here: 

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Questions?

Contact us at: PEO@glasir.fo

We look forward to seeing you in class!

Information about the course:

The teaching includes not only language instruction but also provides insight into culture and societal conditions. The program is organized according to the curriculum for Faroese as a second language (Føroyskt sum annaðmál, namsaetlanir.fo – translation here) and concludes with an examination.

At Glasir, courses are divided into three paths, and you will be allocated to one of them based on your previous educational background. Each level corresponds to the following CEFR level:

FSA 1.1 (CEFR A1) FSA 2.1 (CEFR A1)FSA3.1 (CEFR A1 and A2)
FSA 1.2 (CEFR A1+)FSA 2.2 (CEFR A2)FSA 3.2 (CEFR A2+)
FSA 1.3 (CEFR A2)FSA 2.3 (CEFR A2+)FSA 3.3 (CEFR B1)
FSA 1.4 (CEFR A2+)FSA 2.4 (CEFR B1)FSA 3.4 (CEFR B2)

The program is divided into four levels, and after each level, there is a proficiency test. In the final level, there will be a final test. The aim of the program is to contribute to making immigrants feel integrated as part of society and recognized in the labor market and in social life more broadly. In this way, the student becomes better equipped to utilize the education and skills they bring from their home country or to pursue education in the Faroe Islands if they wish to do so.

Proficiency tests and examinations are expected to take place in December and May/June

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/LeCLSnss5H