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Update Explained
Poland has introduced an amendment to the Act on the Polish language and the Act on the National Agency for Academic Exchange to enhance the organization and availability of Polish language certification exams for third-country nationals. Key changes include raising the maximum number of candidates allowed per exam session from 20 to 30 and expanding the eligible pool of examiners to include university graduates with relevant teaching experience, even if they don't have a degree in Polish philology. These reforms are set to accommodate the growing demand for Polish language certification, which is essential for purposes such as gaining long-term residence, citizenship, and study in Poland. The demand for certification has increased significantly, with the number of candidates rising to 27,000 by 2025 from 2,800 in 2017.
What changed
The maximum number of candidates per Polish language exam session will increase, and the pool of eligible examiners is expanded.
Why it matters
These changes are designed to make Polish language certification exams more accessible, thereby easing the process for third-country nationals who require such certification for residence, citizenship, or educational purposes.
Who is affected
- Third-country nationals seeking Polish language certification
Key details
- Maximum candidates per Polish language exam session increased from 20 to 30.
- University graduates with relevant teaching experience can now be examiners, even without a degree in Polish philology.