| Advancement | Level | Marking according to the CEO (Common European Framework) |
Name according to the CEO (Common European Framework) |
| 1. Communication Situations | A0 | Survival Polish | |
| 2. Introduction to Language | I. Basic | A1 | Introduction to Polish (Breakthrough) |
| 3. Initial | I. Basic | A2 | Waystage |
| 4. Threshold | II. General Intermediate | B1 | The Threshold |
| 5. General Intermediate | II. General Intermediate | B2 | First Certificate Polish |
| 6. Specialist Intermediate | III. Advanced | C1 | Study Certificate |
| 7. Advanced | III. Advanced | C2 | Proficiency |
| 8. Fluency Level | III. Advanced | D | Native Speaker |
A 0
The course on this level familiarises students with the new language and constitutes the preparation stage for a course on the A 1 level.
Basic
A 1
A student on this level can:
- Understands simple instructions and can find simple information in an oral text.
- Actively participates in basic conversations about particular and predictable topics.
- Can write a simple note about him- or herself.
- Understands basic information or announcements.
- Can provide elementary data in forms, and prepare notes specifying locations, time, and dates.
A 2
The student on this level can:
- Formulate simple opinions, express requirements, and ask questions about everyday situations.
- Understand typical announcements referring to the familiar topic and information on products or in public places.
- Write short and simple texts, letters, or greetings to be sent via mail.
Intermediate
B1
The course of such a level familiarises students with the new scope of language competences and constitutes the preparation stage for classes on the B2 level.
B2
The student who achieved this level can:
- Express opinions about abstract topics and culture.
- Undertake a discussion and formulate utterances referring to familiar topics.
- Give advice and help.
- Understand public instructions and announcements, typical information and articles.
- Understand the general meaning of popular issues presented unusually.
Advanced
C1
On this level the student can:
- Read with comprehension and grasp relevant information.
- Understand detailed advice and instructions.
- Participate in conversations on various topics.
- Write dictated text and a letter describing abstract ideas.
C2
The student:
- Participates in meetings relating to his or her profession.
- Is able to comfortably participate in a conversation, using abstract terms.
- Can read quickly and has no problems in understanding media information and non-standard correspondence.
- Can take minutes at meetings and use various written forms of expression.
D
At this level the student can:
- Undertake a conversation in any subject matter.
- Understands colloquial language and can translate it into the formal register.
- Can translate complicated documents, correspondence, and reports into the colloquial register.
- Can address every topic orally and in the written form.
- When writing, can select the appropriate form of expression of own thoughts, opinions, and feelings.



