Czech Language Exam for a permanent residence in Czechia

The exam consists of written and oral parts.
The written part will test your skills in reading, writing and listening.
The speaking part will test your speaking skills like answering questions, making up dialogues, telling short stories in past tense.
The most important is to demonstrate your communication skills in Czech.

Written part.
Reading. You will receive a text with tasks. You write your answers on the answer sheet. (40 min) Then there is a pause.
Writing. A small assessment and an application form. You write your own text based on the pictured story on your answer sheets. 25 min followed by a break time.
Listening. You will listen to the recording and write the answers on the answer sheets. 40 min followed by a break time.

Speaking part. It is an interview (15-20 minutes) consists of 4 tasks:
Task 1. 10 questions on any everyday topic.
Task 2. 2 dialogues with the examiner based on pictures (formal and informal).
Task 3. A monologue of 80-100 words in the past tense based on pictures, describing your actions in the past.
Task 4. A dialogue that should last at least 2 minutes, where you will choose an object/activity and prove your opinion. The examiner will ask counter questions, in your turn, you must prove your option by presenting your arguments.

Exam results:
Reading - up to 25 points;
Writing - up to 20 points;
Listening - up to 25 points.
In the speaking part, you can be evaluated up to 40 points (i.e., 60%).
The minimum passing score for the oral part is 24 (i.e., 60%).
Within 5 working days, you will receive an SMS with your result.
If you took the CCE exam at Charles University, you will receive the result by email within 30 days.
You can receive the certificate by mail within one week.

It all depends on your level. If you have a strong A2 and just need to refresh your knowledge, find out what the exam includes, or simply learn how to write letters, then 2-4 sessions with a native-speaking teacher should be enough.
If you’re at an A1 level, we recommend starting your preparations 4-6 months before the exam. It all depends on the intensity and how quickly you grasp foreign languages.
If you’re starting from scratch, it will take 6 months. Our school accepts students starting from A1 level.
If you can speak but lack confidence, it’s better to have one session with a teacher where we can assess your level and agree on the number of hours and the program. However, if you’re at an A1 level, it will take at least 3 months of individual sessions.

3900 CZK – Express course in small groups. If you have at least an A1 level or beginner A2.
500 CZK x 45 minutes or 600 crowns x 60 minutes. If your schedule doesn’t allow, you can opt for individual lessons, and the cost of the lesson will be:
900 CZK x 60 minutes – family rate if you are preparing as a pair with a family member in individual lessons.

You don’t need to buy textbooks as we have developed custom educational materials specifically for the Czech language exam for permanent residence. You will receive all the learning materials during the course. All of our educational materials comply with the exam requirements and OAMP ČR. You can download the brochure from the čestina pro cizince website.

There is only one official site čeština pro cizince where you must officially register for a language exam of permanent residency in Czech Republic.
There is a limited number of schools officially registered by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Czech republic where you must take your exam. The list of schools will be available for you during registration on the official site čeština pro cizince.