Sproochentest guide
Sproochentest Cost and Exam Day
One fee, two tasks, one visit: what the 75-euro Sproochentest covers and how the speaking and listening tests actually run.
The Sproochentest costs 75 euros, the Institut National des Langues runs it, and you sit it in one visit: a short speaking test, then a listening test (INL). If the unknowns are what worry you, start here, because the money and the exam shape are the small, fixed part. You pay one fee, you do two tasks, and the day follows a set order. Here is what the fee covers and what actually happens once you are in the building.
What the 75 euros covers
One fee, one attempt. It is 75 euros, set on the government's official page, and it covers both tests. There is no separate charge for speaking and for listening. You pay once, and you sit both.
| What you pay for | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fee per attempt | 75 euros (guichet.public.lu) |
| Speaking test | 10 minutes, two parts of five, level A2: an interview first, then you describe one picture out of three (INL) |
| Listening test | 35 minutes, level B1, multiple choice on a tablet (INL) |
| Written part | None. The exam tests speaking and listening only (INL) |
There is no written exam to dread. You speak for ten minutes, you listen for thirty-five, and that is the whole test.
What the day asks of you
The speaking part comes first, and it is short. Five minutes of interview on an everyday A2 topic, then five minutes describing a picture you choose from three on offer (INL). Two examiners sit with you. They are not there to trip you up. Friendliness and interaction are part of the scoring, so a warm start helps.
The listening test is separate, on a tablet. Thirty-five minutes, level B1, three short audio texts with multiple-choice questions (INL). You answer by tapping, not writing.
You speak for ten minutes at A2, then listen for thirty-five at B1. That is the entire exam.
How passing works
You do not need a perfect score. You pass with at least 50 percent in the speaking test, and a weaker speaking score still passes if your two-test average reaches 50 percent (INL). So the speaking part carries the most weight, which is good news: it is the part you can rehearse out loud. For the full logic behind the mark, see how the Sproochentest is scored.
A warm opening settles your nerves
When you walk in, you can use the small-talk window. It will not change your score much, but it steadies you, and steady is what keeps the words coming:
- Moien! Wéi geet et Iech? (Hello, how are you?)
- Ech si bëssen nervös, mee ech si prett. (I am a little nervous, but I am ready.)
For the full feel of the room, what to bring, and the small things that win points once you are talking, read your Sproochentest test day.
Registering and getting your date
Registration is its own short job, and the exact steps are set by the INL. Confirm the current process, the open session, and your deadline straight from the INL page before you commit to anything, because session dates move and we would rather not hand you a number that has shifted. [SOURCE-PENDING-TUTOR: registration portal, notice period, and no-show refund policy to be cited from the INL registration page once verified.]
One habit is safe to recommend now: send a complete file, and send it early in the window. A registration that is missing a document waits for the next session. Check it twice before you submit.
Before you book
You have time before booking opens, so spend it on the part that moves your result most: speaking out loud. Take a free mock this week, find where you freeze, and start drilling those topics before you register.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sproochentest cost?
The Sproochentest costs 75 euros, set on the official government page. That one fee covers both tests, the speaking and the listening, and you pay it once per attempt. There is no separate charge for each part.
What happens on the day of the Sproochentest?
You sit two tests in one visit. The speaking test comes first: 10 minutes at level A2, an interview, then you describe a picture you pick from three. Then a separate 35-minute listening test at B1, answered as multiple choice on a tablet. There is no written part.
Is there a written part to the Sproochentest?
No. The Sproochentest tests speaking and listening only. You speak for ten minutes and listen for thirty-five, and that is the whole exam.
How do I pass the Sproochentest?
You pass with at least 50 percent in the speaking test. If your speaking score is below that, you can still pass when the average of your speaking and listening scores reaches 50 percent. So the speaking part carries the most weight.
When should I register and what should I bring?
Confirm the current registration steps, the open session, and your deadline directly from the INL, since dates change. One habit is always safe: send a complete file and send it early in the window, because a registration missing a document waits for the next session.
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