Polish state exam at B2: five parts of 40 points, a written part of up to 250 minutes
B2 is a paper of its own with separate registration, not a harder B1. Here: what it is made of, how long it runs and how it differs from B1.
What the B2 paper is made of
| Part | Points |
|---|---|
| Listening | 40 pts |
| Reading | 40 pts |
| Grammar | 40 pts |
| Writing | 40 pts |
| Speaking | 40 pts |
How B2 differs from B1
The points and the length of the texts are printed on the paper. The ranges come from past papers.
| B1 | B2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bar in every part | 50% | 60% |
| Written part | up to 190 min | up to 250 min |
| Oral part | up to 15 min | up to 15 min |
| Points per written part | 30 pts | 40 pts |
| Short text | 25–60 words | 30–150 words |
| Long text | 140–175 words | 150–270 words |
Next sittings at B2
- 6 – 7 February 2027B1 · B2
- 10 – 11 April 2027B1 · B2 · C1
- 12 – 13 June 2027B1 · B2
The Commission announces the dates for adults. You register at a centre that runs the sitting — not every centre runs every one. As of 19 September 2026. certyfikatpolski.pl — session dates
Who sits B2
Citizenship and the EU long-term residence card ask for a certificate from B1, so B2 is not needed there. B2 comes into play mostly for studying in Polish — confirm the level and the list of accepted certificates with the admissions office.
B2 papers to practise on
The library holds 9 B2 papers from past sittings — the same tasks, recordings and answers.
State exam sample tasksCommon questions
How long is the B2 exam?
The written part runs without a break, up to 250 minutes. The oral part is a separate meeting with the examiners, up to 15 minutes.
How many points do you need at B2?
At least 60% in every part, which is 24 out of 40 points. The total saves nothing: one part below the bar and the whole sitting is failed.
Is B2 the same exam as B1, only harder?
No. It is a separate paper with separate registration. You register for one level and sit that level's paper — a B1 paper cannot come back as a B2 certificate, however well it goes.
One B2 paper is open without a card
Start with one part, or with the whole paper against the clock.