The Institute of Polish for Foreigners has specialized in teaching Polish as a foreign language since 1994 and is authorized to organize certificate exams in Polish as a foreign language, such as: State exam, TELC exam and ECL exam. Since 2001, our Institute has been a member of the European Consortium for the Certificate of Achievement in Modern Languages. The basis for the description of the levels of language competences tested in the certificate examinations is the description contained in the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) and is consistent with the quality requirements of the international ALTE association. Our Polish language program and original textbooks for learning Polish are also based on this description.
The State Exam Certificate entitles you to obtain Polish citizenship and the status of a long-term EU resident, while the TELC and ECL exam Certificates entitles you to obtain the status of a long-term EU resident. TELC is an exam focused more on practical skills. ECL is a standard exam. Exam dates and registration you will find in State exam, TELC exam.
If you want to know more details about Exam preparatory courses schedule.