Certify Your Polish Language Proficiency
for Long-Term EU Resident Permit!
ECL Certificate at B1 Level
The ECL certificate at the B1 level serves as proof of Polish language proficiency required for obtaining a long-term EU residence permit..
ECL exam
The ECL exam certifies general Polish language skills, focusing on topics related to personal and professional life.
It emphasizes practical communication skills and does not include a separate grammar test.
The network of exam centres comprises universities and language schools.
Foreign Language Centre of Pécs University (Hungary) serves as a coordinating unit.
ECL exam profile in Polish
The ECL exam certifies general Polish language skills, focusing on topics related to personal and professional life.
It emphasizes practical communication skills and does not include a separate grammar test.
- reading (35 minutes)
- writing (40 minutes)
- listening (25-30 minutes)
- speaking (15 minutes)
Advantages of the ECL Exam
- held 3-4 times a year
- communication-oriented, with no grammar section
- short written exam duration: 100 minutes (Reading, Writing, Listening)
- use of a dictionary allowed during the Writing section
- speaking part conducted in pairs (you can choose your partner)
- opportunity to retake only the failed section in the next session without retaking the entire exam
Benefits:
- document necessary for obtaining a long-term EU resident permit (B1 level)
Exam Fee and Certificate
- 680 PLN (comprehensive exam: written and oral) + selected preparatory course
- 460 PLN (repetition of written or oral part)
ECL Exam Dates in 2025 (Warsaw, Kraków)
- April 5 (Saturday) – Polish, B1 Level
- September 27 (Saturday) – Polish, B1 Level
- November 22 (Saturday) – Polish, B1 Level
Ready to confirm Your language Skills and obtain the certificate for your residence permit?
Reserve your spot for the next ECL exam today!
APPLICATION FORM - ECL EXAM (April 5th):