Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz is an authorised telc examination centre and conducts telc B1/B2 examinations in Polish as a foreign language. The telc B1/B2 exam is intended for learners of Polish who wish to confirm their language skills at the intermediate (B1) or upper-intermediate (B2) level in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Price: PLN 900

Contact: kseniia.tomanek@ukw.edu.pl

About the exam:
The telc B1/B2 exam is a dual exam – its structure allows you to obtain a certificate at level B1 or B2, depending on the result achieved. The exam tests the practical language skills necessary in everyday life, education and work. The exam consists of a written and an oral part.
The written part includes (lasting a total of 115 minutes):

• listening comprehension,
• reading comprehension,
• language elements,
• written expression.

The oral part (lasting approximately 16 minutes):

• usually takes place in pairs (two examinees or one examinee if there is an odd number of examinees and two licensed telc examiners),
• consists of three parts - part 1: conversation about experiences and expressing opinions; part 2: presentation; part 3: discussion.

Certificate
A positive exam result results in an international telc certificate issued by telc gGmbH (Germany). The certificate is recognised by many educational and professional institutions in Poland and abroad.
Why TELC?
Holding a TELC certificate entitles you to apply for long-term EU resident status. A TELC certificate at level B2 is accepted by most universities.

Comparison of the telc examination and the state certificate examination in Polish as a foreign language

Comparison criterion	International telc examination dual level B1–B2	State certificate examination  A1–C2 (separate levels)
Issuing institution	telc GmbH (Germany); the examination is administered by authorised centres in Poland.	State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in Polish as a Foreign Language; the certificate is issued by NAWA.
Type of certificate	A commercial certificate, recognised internationally.	The only state-issued document certifying proficiency in Polish
Levels	A single dual-level examination — depending on the result, a B1 or B2 certificate is awarded.	Separate examinations: B1, B2, C1 and C2 for adults, and B1 and B2 for children and adolescents.
Structure	A written part lasting approximately 115 minutes: listening, reading, language elements, and writing a letter or e-mail. This is followed by an oral part conducted in pairs.	A written part: listening, reading, grammar, and writing. This is followed by an oral part.
Frequency of sessions	Dates set by each individual centre — often several times a year.	Five times a year, on dates set centrally
Cost	PLN 900	EUR 150 — levels B1 or B2; EUR 180 — level C1; plus a EUR 20 certificate fee.
Waiting time	After 6–8 weeks — certificate in electronic form.	Results after approximately 8 weeks, and the paper certificate after a further 6–8 weeks.
Validity	Indefinite	Indefinite