TELC exam

The TELC Polish language examination enables candidates to obtain a certificate issued by TELC GmbH, WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH (TELC), confirming proficiency in the Polish language at the B1 level for the purpose of obtaining an EU long-term resident permit. It may also be used as a document certifying Polish language proficiency for university studies (B2 level).

The person taking the exam must be at least 18 years of age on the day of taking it. Persons between the ages of 10 and 17 may also be admitted to the examination, provided that they provide the written consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Legal basis: Regulation of the Minister of the Interior and Administration of 31 May 2023 on the list of proofs of knowledge of the Polish language; Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 30 July 2025 on the types of documents certifying proficiency in the language of instruction in higher education

The cost of the TELC B1/B2 exam is 1200 PLN.

The cost includes 2 webinars:

• “The TELC exam: what does it look like?”
• “How to prepare for the TELC exam?”

In order for your application to be accepted, you must pay the examination fee at the end of the registration form.

This is a cosy exam which consists of a written and an oral part. The entire written exam (listening, reading, language constructions, writing) lasts 115 minutes, after which there is a break.

After the break, candidates have 20 minutes to prepare for the oral part, after which they enter in pairs for the session, which lasts 16 minutes.

The exam takes place on one day..

To pass the B1 level exam, you must score at least 50 per cent of the total number of points.

Although the TELC exam is considered affordable, it requires serious preparation and real command of the Polish language in order to get a positive result

Take a look at the TELC information materials and check your knowledge — make sure you’re ready for the task before registering for the exam.

If you need to prepare for the TELC exam, we invite you to join our courses or individual lessons with our experienced instructors.

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