Speak Norsk

What Speak Norsk does

Speak Norsk AS is a privately held Norwegian language school headquartered at Bygdøy allé 21 in Oslo, founded by CEO Huzan Raad Ali, who began teaching Norwegian in a local Starbucks café before scaling to a formal school with 20+ staff and 12+ simultaneous classes. The company delivers Norwegian language instruction across CEFR levels A0 through C1 via four parallel channels: physical classroom instruction in Oslo, live virtual classes over Google Meet, self-paced courses hosted on Teachable, and one-on-one private tutoring. Its core product portfolio centers on the Viking Offer packages, which bundle multi-level curricula (A0-B2 over 6 months for 24,999 NOK classroom / 24,699 NOK virtual, or the Viking Premium at 32,900 NOK with Norskprøve prep and ancillary courses), supplemented by Conversation Practice add-ons (3,999 NOK/month), Private Lessons (849-1,199 NOK/hour in tiered packages), and specialized Business Norwegian and Norskprøve preparation courses.

The underlying technology is an in-house developed curriculum with proprietary textbooks, conversation cards, and exam-preparation materials designed by the teaching team. There is no AI/ML layer; differentiation rests on human instructors, custom content, small class sizes (3-12 students), and a 100% Norskprøve pass guarantee. Distribution is omnichannel, combining direct enrollment via website, corporate field sales, free level checks, and a content-marketing presence across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Revenue mechanics are primarily transactional: one-time course fees for individual levels and bundled packages, recurring subscription billing for conversation courses and self-paced access, and professional-services contracts for corporate clients such as ABB, Vipps, Telenor, Kahoot, AIZE, Elecnor, the Embassy of Peru, and Radiumhospitalet. Klarna installment plans (929 NOK/month) are offered on high-ticket packages to lower upfront friction. The company appears bootstrapped and founder-owned with no external institutional investment.

Name

Speak Norsk

Legal name

Speak Norsk AS

Website

https://speaknorsk.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Speak Norsk is a privately held Norwegian language school in Oslo offering classroom, live virtual, and self-paced courses across CEFR levels A0-C1, serving expatriates preparing for residency/citizenship exams, working professionals, and corporate clients such as ABB, Vipps, and Telenor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

Keywords

• Norwegian language courses
• Language training services
• Corporate language training
• Norskprøve exam preparation
• Online language school

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Classroom Courses: In-person Norwegian language courses at the Oslo school on Bygdøy allé 21, including individual levels (A1-C1), Viking package offers, and conversation practice courses. Revenue from one-time course fees with packages offering discounts vs. individual level purchases.
2. Virtual/Live Online Courses: Live online Norwegian language classes via Google Meet, replicating the classroom experience remotely. Students worldwide can attend live sessions with teachers. Same pricing structure as classroom courses.
3. Self-Paced Online Courses: Pre-recorded Norwegian courses on Teachable platform for maximum flexibility. Students study independently with lifetime access to materials.
4. Private Tutoring: One-on-one Norwegian lessons with experienced teachers, available in packages from 10 to 100 hours. Includes preparation for Norskprøve, job interviews, and specialized needs.
5. Corporate/Company Courses: B2B Norwegian language training for companies including ABB, Vipps, Telenor, Kahoot, and others. Tailored corporate programs with specialized business vocabulary and industry-specific terminology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Speak Norsk is a Norwegian language learning center operating a modern school at Bygdøy allé 21 in Oslo, providing structured language instruction from absolute beginner (A0) through advanced (C1) levels. It delivers courses via classroom, live virtual, and self-paced online formats, complemented by private tutoring, conversation practice, corporate training, and specialized Norskprøve exam preparation. Core revenue comes from course packages (Viking Offers), individual level courses, private classes, and B2B corporate programs, supported by in-house developed textbooks and curriculum.

Product overview

Speak Norsk operates as a language education platform offering Norwegian courses through multiple delivery formats: classroom-based instruction at their Oslo school (Bygdøy allé 21), live virtual classes via Google Meet, and self-paced online courses. The core product portfolio centers on the Viking Offer packages (A0-B2, Viking Premium, Virtual Viking Offer, and Viking Offer for Intermediate B1-C1), which bundle multiple course levels at discounted rates. Individual level courses span A0 through C1 proficiency. Additional offerings include Conversation Practice courses (A1-A2 and B1-B2), Private Classes (one-on-one tutoring), Company/Corporate Courses, and specialized Norskprøve Preparation and Norwegian Business Courses. Supporting free resources include level checks and a blog with educational content. The company offers in-house developed textbooks bundled with courses and emphasizes conversation-focused, practical Norwegian learning for residency, citizenship, and career advancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Viking Offer (A0-B2) Comprehensive four-level intensive package taking students from absolute beginner (A0) to B2 level in 6 months. Includes grammar, conversation, pronunciation, and writing lessons with 8 paper-format books, 240 hours, and a Norskprøve preparation focus. Priced at 24,999 NOK full package with Klarna monthly installments from 929 NOK.
• Viking Premium (A0-B2) All-inclusive premium package from A0 to B2 including 12 books (8 paper + 3 e-books), Norskprøve A2-B1 and B1-B2 preparation courses, social studies/citizenship course, pronunciation course, vocabulary building course, and 6 hours of private teaching before exam. Priced at 32,900 NOK.
• Virtual Viking Offer (A0-B2) Live online version of the Viking Offer delivered via Google Meet. 201 hours over 7 months with 8 PDF books included, progressing from A0 to B2. Priced at 24,699 NOK full package with Klarna monthly installments from 929 NOK.
• Viking Offer for Intermediate (B1-C1) Three-level intensive program from intermediate (B1) to proficiency (C1) in 6 months. Includes B1.1, B1.2, B2.1, B2.2, C1.1, C1.2 with 6 paper books and lifetime C1 online access.
• A1 Level Course Fast-track A1 beginner course covering introductions, daily routines, food, shopping, health, weather, directions, and making plans. 60 hours, 6 weeks duration, 2 books included, priced at 8,999 NOK per level.
• A2 Level Course Fast-track A2 advanced beginner course taking students from basic to independent everyday Norwegian. 60 hours, 6 weeks duration, 2 books included, priced at 8,999 NOK per level.
• B1 Level Course Intermediate Norwegian course taking students from basic communication to confident, independent Norwegian, expressing opinions, describing experiences, and building complex sentences. 60 hours, 6 weeks duration, priced at 9,999 NOK per level.
• B2 Level Course Upper-intermediate course from independent to advanced, confident communication. Master discussions, complex sentence structures, and Norskprøve readiness. 60 hours, 6 weeks duration, priced at 8,999 NOK per level.
• C1 Level Course Advanced course taking students from advanced Norwegian to near-native, professional-level fluency. 60 hours, 6 weeks duration, includes free lifetime C1 online access. Priced at 10,999 NOK per level.
• Conversation Practice Course Speaking-focused supplemental course for students wanting to improve speaking skills alongside regular courses. Pure conversation practice with 3-8 students per class using Speak Norsk Cards. Available for A1-A2 and B1-B2 levels, priced at 3,999 NOK per month.
• Private Classes One-on-one tutoring designed around individual level, goals, and schedule. Available in packages of 10, 25, 50, or 100 hours for all levels A0-C1, including Norskprøve preparation and job interview coaching. Hourly rates range from 849 NOK (100-hour package) to 1,199 NOK (10-hour package).
• Company Courses Corporate Norwegian training programs for businesses operating in Norway. Tailored to company needs with specialized vocabulary for IT, finance, hospitality, and customer service industries. Clients include ABB, Vipps, Telenor, Kahoot, AIZE, Elecnor, the Embassy of Peru, and Radiumhospitalet.
• Norskprøve Preparation Course Exam preparation for Norskprøve A2-B1 and B1-B2 tests required for permanent residency and citizenship applications, with speaking practice and exam techniques. Offered on the Teachable platform.
• Norwegian Business Course Specialized course for professionals with intermediate Norwegian focusing on business communication, professional email writing, presentations, negotiations, and industry-specific vocabulary. Offered on the Teachable platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of students have successfully passed Norskprøve exams and achieved their residency and citizenship goals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABB is a multinational corporation operating in Norway that trusts Speak Norsk for Norwegian language training for its employees. ABB represents Speak Norsk's corporate training client base which includes leading Norwegian and multinational companies.
• VippscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVipps, the Norwegian fintech company, uses Speak Norsk for employee Norwegian language training. Vipps is part of a group of technology companies in Norway that rely on Speak Norsk for corporate language solutions.
• TelenorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelenor, the major Norwegian telecommunications company, partners with Speak Norsk for Norwegian language training services for their workforce.
• KahootcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKahoot!, the Norwegian gaming and learning platform company, utilizes Speak Norsk for corporate Norwegian language training for employees.
• AIZEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIZE is a technology company in Norway that trusts Speak Norsk for Norwegian language training for its staff.
• ElecnorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElecnor is an international energy and infrastructure company operating in Norway that uses Speak Norsk for Norwegian language training.
• Embassy of PeruminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Embassy of Peru in Norway trusts Speak Norsk for Norwegian language training for its staff, representing the diplomatic/governmental client segment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Babbel: Subscription-based language learning platform offering Norwegian among 14+ languages. Comparable as a paid self-study competitor targeting the same adult learner demographic at lower price points.
• Berlitz: Global language instruction company with corporate and individual Norwegian programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlap in corporate language training and individual tutoring markets.
• Duolingo: Global language learning platform with a Norwegian course and hundreds of millions of users. Comparable as a consumer-facing competitor for self-paced Norwegian study, especially against Speak Norsk's Teachable self-paced offering.
• Folkeuniversitetet: Largest adult education organization in Norway, offering Norwegian language courses alongside a wide portfolio of adult learning subjects. Comparable as an established, broader incumbent in the same target market for adult Norwegian learners.

Direct peers

• Alfaskolen: Oslo-based Norwegian language school offering classroom and online Norwegian courses across CEFR levels, including Norskprøve preparation. Directly comparable as a peer-to-peer language school competing for the same expatriate and corporate clients in Norway.
• Oslo Norsk Skole: Oslo-based Norwegian language school offering classroom and online courses for expatriates, with Norskprøve preparation as a core offering. Comparable as a direct peer competing for the same Oslo-based immigrant learner segment.
• Lingu Norsk: Norwegian language school providing group courses, private lessons, and online Norwegian instruction targeted at expatriates and PR/citizenship candidates. Comparable in product scope, target audience, and regulatory-aligned curriculum.

Emerging players

• Memrise: Language learning platform offering Norwegian through community-created and AI-assisted courses. Comparable as a lower-cost self-study alternative competing for the same entry-level learners.
• Norwegian on the Web: Free official online Norwegian course developed by NTNU and Kompetanse Norge, widely used by newcomers for self-study. Comparable as a complementary/free alternative targeting the same A1-B1 learner population.
• Italki: Online marketplace connecting learners with native-speaking tutors for one-on-one language lessons, including Norwegian. Comparable in the private tutoring and conversational practice segment where Speak Norsk competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCztnwIx2n5Emrz8czAE7IpQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/speaknorsk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/speak-norsk-as
• Instagraminstagram.com/speaknorsk
• TikToktiktok.com/@speaknorsk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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