You've sat the Sproochentest — now what? Here is everything you need to know about results, next steps toward citizenship, and what happens if you need to retake.
When Do You Receive Your Results?
Results are communicated through your MyINL account after the exam. The INLL does not give results on the day of the exam. Typical turnaround is a few weeks, though this can vary by session. You'll receive an email notification when your results are available in your account.
What Does Passing Mean?
To pass, you must score at least 50% on the oral expression (A2 speaking) part. If you pass, you receive an official INLL certificate confirming you have passed the Sproochentest. This certificate is one of the mandatory documents for your Luxembourg citizenship application (demande en acquisition de la nationalité luxembourgeoise).
What If You Fail?
There is no penalty for failing the Sproochentest — you can simply register and retake it at a future session. There is no limit on the number of attempts. Many candidates use a first attempt as a diagnostic experience to understand their weak points before a second, better-prepared attempt.
- Review your feedback carefully — the INLL provides information on which areas need improvement
- Focus specifically on the part that dragged your score down
- Allow adequate preparation time before rebooking — rushing back in without extra practice rarely helps
Using Your Certificate for Citizenship
The Sproochentest certificate is valid indefinitely — there is no expiry date. Once you have it, it remains valid for your citizenship application whenever you decide to submit it. Submit your citizenship application through the Luxembourg government's guichet.lu portal, where you'll find the full list of required documents.
Other Requirements for Luxembourg Citizenship
Passing the Sproochentest is a necessary but not sufficient condition for citizenship. Other requirements typically include:
- At least 5 years of legal residence in Luxembourg (continuous)
- Proof of integration: civic training course (cours de formation civique)
- Clean criminal record
- Renunciation of previous nationalities may be required in some cases (check current rules)
Tip: If you're preparing for a retake, Sproochentest AI lets you practise the specific parts of the exam where you struggled — A2 speaking or B1 listening — with instant AI feedback to accelerate your improvement.