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Polish B1 certificate: state exam preparation

Certyfikat w kieszeni

The state exam (Certyfikat Polski) is required for citizenship and EU long-term resident status.

  • A mini-group or one-to-one
  • A plan for your exam date
  • Tasks in the exam format

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B1 state-exam results

98% of our students pass the B1 state exam, average score 86%.

Every year more of our students pass the B1/B2 state exam: 10 in 2018, about 100 a year now.

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Upcoming group starts. Times are Warsaw time.

  • 17 November

    B1 group

    intermediate

    Tue & Thu, 18:30 Warsaw time

    Enrolment open · mini-group of up to 6 people

    First lesson free — come and meet the group and the teacher

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  • 18 November

    B1 exam preparation

    Mon & Wed, 18:30 Warsaw time

    Enrolment open · mini-group of up to 6 people

    First lesson free — come and meet the group and the teacher

    Join this group

Updated 13 November 2026

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Four B1-exam-style tasks: writing, a photo, listening and grammar. The AI checks your writing and photo description — with your mistakes, fixes and a model answer; listening and grammar are checked against the answer key.

The AI checks the writing and the photo task — one free AI check per person. Listening and grammar are checked against the answer key and do not use it.

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Teachers who prepare for exams

  • Pani Natalia

    Pani Natalia

    Native Polish speaker · Certyfikat B1–C1

  • Pani Katarzyna

    Pani Katarzyna

    State exams A2–C1 · kids 8+

  • Pani Weronika

    Pani Weronika

    Certificates · speaking

  • Pani Maria

    Pani Maria

    From zero · conversation · kids

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Questions about the B1 exam

How long does B1 preparation take?

It depends on your level. From a solid B1 — usually a few weeks of exam-format practice; from A2 — several months. From zero in a group: A1 — ≈ 3 months → A2 — ≈ 3 months → B1 — ≈ 7.5 months; ≈ 14 months and 120 lessons of 70 minutes in all. You can check your level with the online test on the site in 10–15 minutes.

Where can I take the exam?

At any exam centre in Poland (and sometimes abroad) from the list on certyfikatpolski.pl.

Do I need Polish for a residence permit?

Not for temporary or permanent residence. B1 is required for EU long-term resident status and for citizenship.

How much does the B1 exam cost?

Up to 150 € for adults — each exam centre sets its own price — plus 20 € for the certificate. You pay the centre: we prepare you for the exam but do not register you for it.

What does the B1 exam consist of?

Listening, reading, grammar and writing — a written part of up to 190 minutes on one day — followed by the oral part. To pass, you need at least 50% in every module.

Book your B1 exam preparation — your first group lesson is free

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