EstoniaKodakondsuse saamine naturalisatsiooni korras 6 · Naturalisation
At what level must an applicant for Estonian citizenship know the Estonian language?
In the exam (Estonian)
Millisel tasemel peab Eesti kodakondsuse taotleja oskama eesti keelt?
- aat least at level A2vähemalt A2-tasemel
- bat least at level B1vähemalt B1-tasemelCorrect answer
- cat least at level C1vähemalt C1-tasemel
- dat least at level A1vähemalt A1-tasemel
Why?
Under § 8 subsection 1, the applicant's knowledge of Estonian must be at least at level B1. This is the language skill needed for everyday life. (KodS § 8)
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Estonian, as shown above.
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Ivan graduated from an upper secondary school (gümnaasium) in Estonia where he studied in Estonian. Now he wants to get Estonian citizenship. What does this mean for his exams?Correct answer:He does not have to take the Estonian language exam, but he has to take the exam on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act.
Ivan lõpetas Eestis gümnaasiumi eesti keeles. Nüüd tahab ta saada Eesti kodakondsust. Mida see tema eksamite jaoks tähendab? — Ta ei pea tegema eesti keele eksamit, aga põhiseaduse ja kodakondsuse seaduse eksami peab tegema.
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Aino is 68 years old and is applying for Estonian citizenship. Under the law, what is she exempt from in the Estonian language exam?Correct answer:the requirement to write a simple text
Aino on 68-aastane ja taotleb Eesti kodakondsust. Millest on ta eesti keele eksamil seaduse järgi vabastatud? — nõudest koostada lihtsat teksti
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In which language is the exam on the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the Citizenship Act held?Correct answer:in Estonian
Mis keeles toimub Eesti Vabariigi põhiseaduse ja kodakondsuse seaduse tundmise eksam? — eesti keeles
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Under § 9 of the Citizenship Act (kodakondsuse seadus), what does an applicant for citizenship NOT need to know?Correct answer:the battles of Estonian history and their dates
Mida ei pea kodakondsuse taotleja kodakondsuse seaduse § 9 järgi tundma? — Eesti ajaloo lahinguid ja nende kuupäevi
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Our own practice questions on the current text of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the Citizenship Act (Riigi Teataja). They are not real exam questions, and Harno’s sample items were not used. Every question was written, answered blind and fact-checked in separate rounds. The English translation and the explanations were made with AI; in the exam the questions are in Estonian. Not affiliated with the Education and Youth Board (Harno) or the Police and Border Guard Board.
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