Am I Ready for the Polish B1 Exam? Check Before You Pay the Exam Fee
The state B1 exam costs about 730 zł, places at the exam centres go within days, and you need at least 50% in each of the five parts. The readiness check tells you where you stand before you register: you work through tasks in the exam format, I mark your writing, and you get a clear answer — book the date now, or wait for the next session.
Short answer
The B1 readiness check is a one-off online package: a 90-minute check on tasks in the exam format, a written task that I mark, and a 30-minute feedback call. It costs 290 zł. At the end you know whether it makes sense to book your exam date now, what is still missing and how long it will take to fix. If you then start exam preparation with me, the full 290 zł is deducted from the course price.
Why check before you register
- The fee is real money. The exam costs around 170 euro (in 2026 typically about 730 zł). If you withdraw less than 25 working days before the exam, the fee is usually not refunded.
- You need 50% in every part. Listening, reading, grammar, writing and speaking are scored separately. Strong speaking does not make up for weak writing — and most people do not know which part is their weakest until they try exam tasks.
- Sessions are months apart. In 2027 the B1 exam is scheduled for 6–7 February, 10–11 April, 12–13 June, 2–3 October and 27–28 November. If you are not ready for one session, it is better to know before you pay than after.
- Places sell out fast. Centres open registration about two months before each session. When registration opens you should already know your answer.
What the readiness check looks like
- A 90-minute check in the exam format. We meet online and you work through tasks built like the ones on the exam paper, on the official sample tests and the published exam requirements.
- A written task that I mark. You write a text following exam-style instructions — a specific form and specific content points. I mark it before we talk.
- A 30-minute feedback call. After marking we go through the result: what is ready, what is missing and how long it takes to close the gaps.
What you leave with
One of two answers, said plainly:
- Book your date. You are ready, and you know what to focus on until exam day.
- Wait a little longer. You get a list of gaps and a realistic plan for the next session.
I do not promise that you will pass — nobody honestly can. What you get is an assessment based on the publicly available requirements for B1, and a straight answer instead of a guess.
Who it is for — and who it is not for
The readiness check makes sense if you already communicate in Polish and are thinking about a specific exam session: you have been learning for a while, you live and work in Poland, or you need the certificate for the EU long-term resident permit or for citizenship (which permits require it).
It is not the right start if you are a beginner. In that case book a free 20-minute intro call instead — we will check your level and plan how to get to B1.
Readiness check or free intro call?
| Free intro call | B1 readiness check | |
|---|---|---|
| What it answers | What level am I at and which course fits me? | Should I book the B1 exam now? |
| How long | 20 minutes | 90 minutes + written task + 30-minute feedback call |
| Exam-format tasks | no | yes |
| Your writing marked | no | yes |
| Price | free | 290 zł, deducted from the B1 course if you continue |
Price
The readiness check costs 290 zł, one-off. If you continue with B1 exam preparation (140 zł per 60 minutes), the full 290 zł is deducted from the course price. For comparison: one exam attempt costs about 730 zł.
Find out before you pay the exam fee
Send me a message on WhatsApp and we will pick a date for your readiness check.
Book a dateFrequently asked questions
Is the readiness check a full mock exam?
No. The real exam takes up to 190 minutes of written work plus an oral part of up to 15 minutes. The readiness check is shorter: 90 minutes on tasks in the exam format plus a separately marked written task. It is designed to answer one question — whether you are ready to register.
Do I get a certificate?
No. The state certificate is issued only after the official exam at an authorised exam centre. The readiness check is my assessment of how prepared you are for that exam.
When should I take it?
Before registration for your session opens — centres open it about two months before the exam. That leaves you time to decide, and time to work on the gaps if you decide to go for it.
Does the 290 zł count towards lessons?
Yes. If you start B1 exam preparation with me after the readiness check, the full 290 zł is deducted from the course price.
Is it online?
Yes. Both meetings are online, like all my lessons.
What is the exam itself like?
The format, pass requirements, session dates and fees are described in the complete guide to the Polish B1 state exam.