English language requirements

In order to be admitted to study programmes with English as a language of instruction candidates are required to present one of the following documents confirming their command of English:

I. Certificates issued by the institutions affiliated with the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) - ALTE Level 3 (B2), ALTE Level 4 (C1), ALTE Level 5 (C2), especially the following certificates:

• First Certificate in English (FCE);
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE);
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE);
• Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage, at least Pass;
• Business English Certificate (BEC) Higher;
• Certificate in English for International Business and Trade (CEIBT).

II. Certificates issued by the following institutions:

1. Educational Testing Service (ETS) – especially the following certificates:
   - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – at least 87 points in the Internet-Based Test (iBT);- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – at least 180 points in the Computer Based Test (CBT) supplemented by at least 50 points in the Test of Spoken English (TSE);
   - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), at least 510 points in the Paper-Based Test (PBT) supplemented by at least 3,5 points in the Test of Written English (TWE) and at least 50 points in the Test of Spoken English (TSE);
   - Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) – at least 700 points;
2. European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages (ECL);
3. City & Guilds, City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications, Pitman Qualifications Institute – especially the following certificates:
   - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - First Class Pass at Intermediate Level, Higher Intermediate Level, Advanced Level;
   - International English for Speakers of Other Languages (IESOL) - “Communicator” level, “Expert” level, “Mastery” level;
   - City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (reading, writing and listening), Communicator level (B2) 500/1765/2;
   - City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (reading, writing and listening), Expert level (C1) 500/1766/4;
   - City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (reading, writing and listening), Mastery level (C2) 500/1767/6;
   - Spoken English Test (SET) for Business, Stage B “Communicator” level, Stage C “Expert” level, Stage C “Mastery” level;
   - English for Business Communications (EBC), Level 2, Level 3;
   - English for Office Skills (EOS) - Level 2;
4. LanguageCert International ESOL Qualifications:
   - LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 Listening, Reading, Writing
   - LanguageCert International ESOL Expert C1 Listening, Reading, Writing
   - LanguageCert International ESOL Mastery C2 Listening, Reading, Writing
   - LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2) 603/1961/6
   - LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Expert C1) 603/1963/X
   - LanguageCert Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Mastery C2) 603/1965/3
5. Edexcel, Pearson Language Tests, Pearson Language Assessments – especially the following certificates:
   - London Tests of English, Level 3 (Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International);
   - London Tests of English, Level 4 (Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International);
   - London Tests of English Level 5, (Edexcel Level 3, Certificate in ESOL International);
6. Education Development International (EDI), London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board – especially the following certificates:
   - London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations (LCCI) - English for Business Level 2, English for Business Level 3, English for Business Level 4;
   - London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations (LCCI) - Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE);
   - London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations (LCCI) - English for Tourism Level 2 - "Pass with Credit", "Pass with Distinction";
7. University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, IDP IELTS Australia, especially the following certificates:
   - International English Language Testing System IELTS - more than 6 points;
8. The University of Warsaw; The Coordination Board for Language Proficiency Certification.

III. TELC GmbH, WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH – especially the following certificates:

• B2 Certificate in English – advantage;
• B2 Certificate in English for Business Purposes – advantage;
• Certificate in English for Technical Purposes (B2),
• TELC English B2;
• TELC English B2 Business;
• TELC English B2 Technical;
• TELC English C1.

IV. Global Legal English, TOLES Higher, TOLES Advanced.

V. Other documents confirming sufficient knowledge of English:

• A diploma which testifies that the recipient has successfully graduated from:

- a degree programme in the field of foreign languages or Applied Linguistics,
- Foreign Language Teacher Training College,
- National School of Public Administration.

• A document issued outside of the Republic of Poland which testifies that its recipient has been awarded an academic degree or title –  language of instruction of an institution where the education was provided is taken into account.
• A document confirming graduation from a degree programme or a non-degree postgraduate programme, carried out abroad or in the Republic of Poland, which testifies that English was the medium of instruction.
•  A high school diploma issued outside of the Republic of Poland that is an equivalent to the Polish certificate of matriculation and certifies that English was the medium of instruction.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma.
• European Baccalaureate Diploma.
• A certificate confirming entry into the registry of sworn translators maintained by the Polish Ministry of Justice.