Cultural interpreter

Do you want to become a cultural interpreter for child welfare?

We offer courses in cultural interpretation with a focus on communication and trust-building between immigrant families and the Norwegian child welfare service.

What is a cultural interpreter?

A cultural interpreter is not a language interpreter, but a person who has multicultural competence and can help build understanding between the Norwegian child welfare service and immigrant families.

In 2025-2026, offers Caritas Norway, with support from Bufdir, free afternoon courses in cultural interpretation with specialization in child welfare.

Admission criteria

Required qualifications:

• Norwegian proficiency at minimum level B2
• Prior learning equivalent to a minimum of completed upper secondary education (regardless of country background)

Desired qualifications:

• University/college education
• Interest in and experience working with children and families
• Cultural expertise from Uganda, Eritrea, Somalia, Nigeria, Vietnam, Iran, Poland, Ukraine and Syria

Are you interested? Register for the course here!
Poster Cultural interpreter