How much does the Czech language exam cost?

The A2 exam for permanent residence costs 3,200 CZK. The B1 exam for citizenship costs approximately 3,700 CZK. Confirm current fees at cestina-pro-cizince.cz.

Where can I take the Czech language exam?

At UJOP (Charles University) centers in Prague, Brno, Plzeň, Olomouc, and České Budějovice. Book at cestina-pro-cizince.cz.

How long should I study for the A1 exam?

Most people need 2-3 months of regular study. If you already live in Czech Republic and interact in Czech daily, you may need less time.

What happens if I fail the exam?

You can retake the entire exam (pay the full fee again). For B1, you can retake individual sections for 1,800 CZK each. There is no waiting period between attempts.

How much does the Czech language exam cost?

The A2 exam for permanent residence costs 3,200 CZK. The B1 exam for citizenship costs approximately 3,700 CZK. Confirm current fees at cestina-pro-cizince.cz.

Where can I take the Czech language exam?

At UJOP (Charles University) centers in Prague, Brno, Plzeň, Olomouc, and České Budějovice. Book at cestina-pro-cizince.cz.

How long should I study for the A1 exam?

Most people need 2-3 months of regular study. If you already live in Czech Republic and interact in Czech daily, you may need less time.

What happens if I fail the exam?

You can retake the entire exam (pay the full fee again). For B1, you can retake individual sections for 1,800 CZK each. There is no waiting period between attempts.

Czech Language Exam A2 & B1 2026 — Format, Fees & Pass Marks

Czech Language Exams (A2 & B1): Complete Preparation Guide 2026

12 min read5 sectionsUpdated 2026-03-15

Permanent residence requires the A2 Czech exam; citizenship requires B1. This guide covers the official format, timings, pass marks and booking.

Guide Contents

Feature | A2 (Permanent Residence)B1 (Citizenship)

---------|---------------------------------------------

**Purpose** | Required for permanent residenceRequired for citizenship

**Fee** | 3,200 Kč~3,700 Kč

**Written parts** | Reading 40 min, Writing 25 min, Listening ~40 minReading, writing, listening

**Oral exam** | 15 min15–18 min

**Pass mark** | 60% of written points and 60% of speaking points60% in each section

**If you fail one part** | You repeat the whole examSee below

**Booking** | cestina-pro-cizince.czcestina-pro-cizince.cz

The permanent-residence exam is A2, not A1. If you have older notes or advice

saying A1, check the official site before you book — the exam, the format and the

fee are all published at cestina-pro-cizince.cz.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 common questions answered

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Czech Language Exams (A2 & B1): Complete Preparation Guide 2026

Guide Contents

Overview: A2 vs B1

A2 exam details (permanent residence)

B1 exam details

Where to take the exam

Exam exemptions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Czech language exam cost?

Where can I take the Czech language exam?

How long should I study for the A1 exam?

What happens if I fail the exam?

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