Exam in the Czech language for Permanent residence

Type of the exam: written and oral
Level: A2 according to Common European Framework for Languages
Fees: The cost of the examination is CZK 2,500. When you take the examination the first time, you can use a Voucher for a free Examination in the Czech Language for the purposes of a permanent residence permit on the territory of the CR.
With a Voucher, you do not pay anything for the examination. If you repeat the examination, you must pay to us CZK 2,500 for the examination.

Place: Tylova 33, Plzeň

Information:  www.cestina-pro-cizince.cz

Note: All candidates have to apply for the exam at least 2 days before the exam date. Later applications will not be accepted.

FORMAT OF THE EXAM:

During the reading exam (40 minutes), you will receive a text with tasks. You write the answers on the answer sheet. During the writing test (25 minutes), you will receive assignments. You write your own text on the answer sheets. Then there is a pause.

During the listening test (about 40 minutes) you will receive a text with tasks. You listen to the recording and write the answers on the answer sheets.

During the oral exam (15 minutes), you answer questions and speak according to the pictures.

For the reading part, you get a maximum of 25 points, for the writing part a maximum of 20 points, for the listening part a maximum of 25 points and for the speaking part a maximum of 40 points. For the reading, writing and listening parts, you must get at least 42 points (that is 60% of all points). You must get at least 24 points for the speaking part (that is 60% of all points). If you do not get the minimum number of points in both the written and oral exam, you must repeat the whole exam.

If you successfully pass the exam, you will receive a Certificate of Knowledge of the Czech Language at the school or the school will send it to you within 30 days after the exam date

PAYMENT (FEE)

The cost of the examination is CZK 2,500. When you take the examination the first time, you can use a Voucher for a free Examination in the Czech Language for the purposes of a permanent residence permit on the territory of the CR.
With a Voucher, you do not pay anything for the examination. If you repeat the examination, you must pay to us CZK 2,500 for the examination.

MODEL EXAM

You can find further information on the exam here and in the Handbook for the Examination.

IMPORTANT

It is not possible to take the exam without a voucher issued by the Ministry of Interior of The Czech Republic.