Checked 20 October 2026. The MyINL session table changes daily; what is printed here is a dated snapshot from 20 October 2026, read before registration opened at 10:00. Fee, refund and postponement rules from the 2019 regulation, guichet.lu and INLL’s general provisions of 4 May 2026.
You register for the Sproochentest on MyINL, the INLL’s online portal, and you pay EUR 75. If you pass, you can get that EUR 75 back from the Ministry of Justice once you have filed your nationality application. If you cannot come, what you lose depends on how early you tell INLL. This guide puts all of it in one place: the registration steps, the February to May 2027 opening on 20 October 2026 and what the session table showed that day, the fee and both official statements on the refund, the postponement and no-show rules, what to bring on the day, and how results and retakes work. Two tools at the end turn your test date into deadlines and your situation into the rule that applies. ProSyllabus is an independent study site, not affiliated with the INLL (Institut national des langues Luxembourg), the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice; the rules below are summarised from their published pages and the 2019 regulation, and they decide every case.
INLL FAQ; MyINL; regulation of 22 July 2019, art. 4 and 7; INLL general provisions of 4 May 2026.
How to register on MyINL
INLL’s FAQ says registration is done directly on its MyINL portal, and that anyone who wants to apply for Luxembourg nationality and must take the language tests can register. INLL also publishes a registration guide with the payment arrangements (PDF). The steps, as the MyINL page sets them out:
- Create a MyINL account. MyINL asks every candidate to check their personal details with the greatest care when creating the account.
- Choose a session in the Sproochentest offer and register. The details you give are printed on your certificate, and MyINL says no change can be made once the data are saved.
- Pay the fee following INLL’s payment arrangements. The regulation (art. 3) lists what a registration file contains: INLL’s registration form, completed and signed, a copy of your passport or, failing that, your identity card or travel document, proof of payment and, if needed, a reasoned request for reasonable accommodation with supporting documents.
- Watch your email. INLL’s general provisions say the test details (date, time, length, place) are sent by email at registration. The regulation says the convocation is sent at least fifteen days before the first test.
Registration is final in order of arrival of complete files and within the places available (regulation, art. 3(2)). If you are already registered for a Sproochentest, MyINL will not let you register again until your results are published.
If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability, INLL’s page says a document from a medical authority must be attached to the registration file; INLL’s FAQ asks you to send your needs through its contact form once the registration is confirmed.
Dates: the 20 October 2026 opening, and what the table showed
The regulation (art. 2) says INLL holds at least two sessions a year and publishes dates and places at least one month before the registration deadline. On 20 October 2026 the MyINL page announced: registration for the February to May 2027 sessions opens on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 10:00.
When we read the session table that morning, before 10:00, it showed, besides a placeholder row marked “Suspens” (dated 2099, registration closed), sessions from 18 November 2026 to 24 February 2027, all at INLL Glacis, and every one of them was marked either “Complet” (full) or “Inscriptions closes” (registration closed). No session after 24 February 2027 was listed yet. This is a snapshot: places, sessions and statuses change, so open MyINL for the live table.
| Session (test day) | Time slot as listed | Place | Registration deadline | Status on 20 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2026 | 12:00–16:00 | INLL Glacis | 14 Oct 2026 | Inscriptions closes (closed) |
| 19 Nov 2026 | 10:00–12:00 | INLL Glacis | 14 Oct 2026 | Inscriptions closes (closed) |
| 2 Dec 2026 | 12:00–16:00 | INLL Glacis | 20 Oct 2026 | Complet (full) |
| 3 Dec 2026 | 10:00–12:00 | INLL Glacis | 14 Oct 2026 | Inscriptions closes (closed) |
| 12 Jan 2027 | 14:00–16:00 | INLL Glacis | 20 Oct 2026 | Complet (full) |
| 14 Jan 2027 | 10:00–12:00 | INLL Glacis | 20 Oct 2026 | Complet (full) |
| 20 Jan 2027 | 12:00–16:00 | INLL Glacis | 20 Oct 2026 | Complet (full) |
| 1 Feb 2027 | 09:00–16:00 | INLL Glacis | 30 Oct 2026 | Complet (full) |
| 2 Feb 2027 | 09:00–16:00 | INLL Glacis | 20 Oct 2026 | Complet (full) |
| 18 Feb 2027 | 10:00–12:00 | INLL Glacis | 30 Oct 2026 | Complet (full) |
| 23 Feb 2027 (morning) | 10:00–12:00 | INLL Glacis | 19 Oct 2026 | Complet (full) |
| 23 Feb 2027 (afternoon) | 14:00–16:00 | INLL Glacis | 11 Oct 2026 | Inscriptions closes (closed) |
| 24 Feb 2027 | 12:00–16:00 | INLL Glacis | 30 Oct 2026 | Complet (full) |
Source: MyINL Sproochentest offer page, read 20 October 2026 before registration opened. The placeholder row “Suspens” (dated 01/01/2099, deadline 18/08/2025, closed) is left out.
What this means for planning, as our advice: sessions can fill before their deadline, so register as soon as a session that suits you appears, and plan your nationality application around a test date some months away rather than the next one. INLL’s FAQ says tests take place at the INLL in Luxembourg (21, boulevard de la Foire, L-1528 Luxembourg) and at Belval (14, Porte de France, L-4360 Esch-sur-Alzette); every session in the table we read was at Glacis.
The fee, and getting it back
INLL’s FAQ gives the registration cost as EUR 75, “fixed by Grand-Ducal regulation”, and guichet.lu gives the same figure. (The regulation itself sets the fee as an indexed amount, 4.70 euros at index 100 “par épreuve”, that is for each of the exam’s tests; EUR 75 is the figure both offices state today.)
Two official texts describe the refund, and you need both:
| Source | What it says |
|---|---|
| Regulation of 22 July 2019, art. 4(2) | A candidate who passed gets a full refund of the registration fee on request to the minister in charge of Nationality, enclosing a copy of the proof of payment and a copy of the pass certificate. |
| guichet.lu (prerequisites page) | As a candidate for nationality you may, subject to conditions, be reimbursed the Sproochentest fee on request to the Ministry of Justice; you can send the claim only after you have submitted your nationality application to the civil registrar of your commune. |
| guichet.lu form (MJ_IN_REM_F_202409_0) | Send the dated, signed form to the Ministry of Justice only after submitting the nationality application; for the exam fee attach an INLL receipt or a copy of the bank transfer or payment, and in every case a bank identity statement (RIB). |
In order, then: pass, file your nationality application at your commune, then send the refund form (PDF) to the Ministry of Justice, Service de la nationalité luxembourgeoise, 13 rue Erasme (postal address L-2934 Luxembourg). The form’s phone line for questions is +352 247-84547. The same form covers Luxembourgish course fees, which the regulation (art. 15) refunds up to EUR 750 (EUR 1,500 with reasonable accommodation) (art. 15(2)) for the Article 28 course, and for other INLL or approved courses provided they were attended before the application. For course fees the form asks for receipts from the INLL or the approved provider stating the hours attended and the amount paid.
Postponing, missing the test, and force majeure
Here the official texts are worth reading side by side, because they were written at different times and do not say the same thing.
| Situation | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| You ask to postpone at least 10 days before the first test | Moved to an exam within 12 months of your first registration | Regulation 2019, art. 4(3) |
| You ask to postpone less than 10 days before | New registration and new fee | Regulation 2019, art. 4(3) |
| You withdraw without reason or do not show up | Not refunded; you must register again | INLL FAQ |
| You arrive late or on the wrong date | No test, no refund, no transfer to another session; no lateness is accepted (force majeure is the exception, next row) | INLL general provisions, 4 May 2026 |
| Force majeure (illness, accident, death in the family) | Official proof (for example a medical certificate) within 5 days of the test date; INLL may move you to a later session within 6 months of your registration date | INLL general provisions, 4 May 2026 |
| You leave during the test | Tell the supervisor; the fee is not refunded | INLL general provisions, 4 May 2026 |
Note the two different windows: twelve months in the regulation for a postponement asked in good time, six months in INLL’s 2026 provisions for force majeure. We do not know how INLL applies them together; ask in writing, at nationalite@inll.lu, and keep the reply.
Your Sproochentest dates, counted from the test day
Enter the test date from your convocation or MyINL. The tool counts calendar days back and forward using the limits in the 2019 regulation and INLL’s general provisions of 4 May 2026.
Calendar days, our arithmetic. Neither text says whether weekends or public holidays count; if a deadline is close, write to nationalite@inll.lu early rather than on the last day.
Refund and postponement: which rule applies to you?
On the day
The regulation (art. 7) says you must be outside the exam room at least fifteen minutes before the test, with your convocation and your passport, or failing that your identity card or travel document; without them you cannot take part. INLL’s general provisions of 4 May 2026 add the details:
| Rule | What INLL says |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Be there at least 15 minutes before the official start; plan your journey; no lateness is accepted |
| Identity | A valid original identity document (identity card, passport, travel document); no copies; a driving licence is not accepted. MyINL also names the residence card. |
| Without ID | No test and no refund of the fee |
| In the room | Only your ID and, if you like, a bottle of water. Everything else, including the convocation, pens, bag, phone, wallet, watch and any electronic device, goes in the cloakroom |
| Fraud | Talking to other candidates, or trying to record or share the test, means automatic exclusion |
| Power or Wi-Fi failure | Stay seated, do not talk; the management will say what happens next |
Results, retakes and the certificate
The regulation says the examination commission is convened within thirty days of the last test of a session to deliberate (art. 11(2)); it does not give a date for your letter. The pass certificate is a single original, sent by registered letter; a failure is notified by registered letter too (art. 12). Keep the original safe: it goes with your nationality application.
INLL’s FAQ: the certificate is valid without time limit; there is no limit on the number of registrations, but you can register again only after the results of your previous test. If you want to understand a result, you may ask in writing to consult your speaking recording and your listening questionnaire at the INLL (art. 11(4)).
For the format and the exact pass rule, with a checker, see our Sproochentest format and scoring guide. For the other certificate you need, see the Vivre ensemble exam or 24-hour course.
Contacts
| For | Office | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Sproochentest registration, dates, postponement | INLL | nationalite@inll.lu · +352 26 44 30 1 (exam service +352 26 44 30 – 311) · 21, boulevard de la Foire, L-1528 Luxembourg |
| Fee refund, exemptions, the nationality application | Ministry of Justice, Nationality Office | nationalite@mj.public.lu · +352 247 84 547 · 13, rue Erasme, L-1468 Luxembourg (postal L-2934) |
What we could not confirm
- When the March to May 2027 sessions will appear on MyINL: none was listed when we read the table.
- How INLL combines the regulation’s 12-month postponement with the 6-month force majeure window in its 2026 provisions.
- Whether weekends and public holidays count in the 10-day and 5-day limits.
- How long after the test the registered letter arrives: the regulation fixes only when the commission is convened.
We could not confirm these on an official page (checked 20 October 2026); ask INLL at nationalite@inll.lu before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register for the Sproochentest?
Online on MyINL, INLL’s portal: create an account, check your details carefully because they are printed on the certificate and cannot be changed later, choose a session and pay the EUR 75 fee.
When did registration for 2027 open?
Registration for the February to May 2027 sessions opened on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 10:00, according to MyINL.
How much does the Sproochentest cost?
EUR 75, according to INLL and guichet.lu.
Can I get the Sproochentest fee back?
Yes, if you pass. The regulation gives a full refund on request to the Ministry of Justice with proof of payment and your certificate, and guichet.lu says you can claim only after filing your nationality application at your commune.
What happens if I miss the test?
Without a valid reason you lose the fee and must register again. With force majeure, send official proof within 5 days; INLL may move you to a later session within 6 months of registration.
Can I postpone my Sproochentest?
Yes, by written request. At least 10 days before the first test, the regulation moves you to an exam within 12 months; less than 10 days before, you must register and pay again.
What ID do I need on the day?
An original valid identity card, passport or travel document; MyINL also lists the residence card. Copies and driving licences are not accepted.
How do I get my result?
By registered letter. The pass certificate is a single original; keep it for your nationality application.
More in this series
- Sproochentest: format, scoring and the pass rule (with checker)
- Sproochentest speaking test: topics, picture task and INLL’s examples
- Sproochentest : inscription, dates, frais et remboursement
- Sproochentest : épreuves, réussite et compensation (vérificateur)
- Vivre ensemble exam or 24-hour course: the 40 questions
- Vivre ensemble : examen ou cours de 24 heures
Sources
- official — MyINL — Sproochentest registration page and session table (read 20 October 2026)
- official — INLL — FAQ, Sproochentest section (fee, places, validity, attempts, absence)
- official — INLL — Dispositions générales du Sproochentest, 4 May 2026 (PDF)
- official — Règlement grand-ducal du 22 juillet 2019 on the Luxembourgish language evaluation test (Mémorial A 547)
- official — guichet.public.lu — Prerequisites for acquiring Luxembourg nationality (language test, Vivre ensemble, costs, refund)
- official — guichet.public.lu — Demande de remboursement des frais d’inscription à l’examen de langue luxembourgeoise et aux cours de langue luxembourgeoise (form, PDF)
- official — INLL — Sproochentest: obtaining Luxembourg nationality (format, pass rule, sample tests)
official = a document published by the conducting body. reported = a news or coaching site we could not check against an original. Where sources disagree this page says so rather than picking one.








