Recognized certificates for language proficiency
According to the regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland, one of the conditions for enrolling in studies in Poland is having language proficiency at a minimum B2 level in the language in which the courses are conducted.
Documents certifying the proficiency of the English languate at a level not lower than B2 are a certificate, diploma or other document certifying proficiency in a given foreign language in the four language skills:
- listening comprehension,
- reading,
- speaking
- and writing
at language proficiency level B2, C1 or C2, issued by the designated institution:
The most popular certificates
British Council Certificates
https://www.britishcouncil.org/exam/english
- Cambridge English B2 First (FCE)
- Cambridge English Advanced (C1)
- Proficiency (C2)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
https://www.ets.org/toefl.html
At least 72 points in the Internet-Based Test (iBT)
The full list of recognized certificates that verify language proficiency
University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations:
- B2 First (FCE)
- C1 Advanced (CAE)
- C2 Proficiency (CPE)
- B2 Business Vantage (BEC Vantage)
- C1 Business Higher (BEC Higher)
- Certificate in English for International Business and Trade (CEIBT)
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, IDP IELTS Australia:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Minimum score: 5.5 points
Trinity College London
- ESOL Skills for Life – Level 1 (B2) or higher
- Integrated Skills in English (ISE) – ISE II or higher
- ISE Digital – above 80 points (B2)
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test (iBT) – minimum score: 72 points
- Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) – minimum scores:
- Listening & Reading: 785 points
- Speaking: 150 points
- Writing: 160 points
Pearson Assessment English
- Pearson English International Certificate – paper and computer versions (formerly Pearson Test of English General (PTE) or London Tests of English) – Level 3 (Edexcel Certificate in ESOL International Level 1 – Pass, Merit, Distinction) or higher
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – minimum score: 59 points
LanguageCert (PeopleCert Qualifications)
- LanguageCert International ESOL:
- Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2) or higher
- Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2) or higher
- LanguageCert Academic – Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) (Academic B2) or higher
- LanguageCert Test of English – Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (all skills) (Test of English B2) or higher
Education Development International (EDI), London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCI)
- English for Business Level 2 or higher
- Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE)
telc GmbH, WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH
- Certificate in English
- Certificate in English for Business Purposes
- Certificate in English for Technical Purposes
- telc English
- telc English Business
- telc English Technical
- telc English University