Acceptable certificates and qualifications for the English language include:

• Certificates issued by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations:

  • B2 First (FCE)

  • C1 Advanced (CAE)

  • C2 Proficiency (CPE)

  • B2 Business Vantage (BEC Vantage)

  • C1 Business Higher

  • Certificate in English for International Business and Trade (CEIBT)

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – minimum score 5.5

• Certificates from Trinity College London:

  • ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (B2) or higher

  • Integrated Skills in English (ISE) – ISE II or higher

  • ISE Digital – over 80 pts (B2)

• Certificates from Educational Testing Service (ETS):

  • TOEFL iBT – minimum score 72

  • TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication):

    - Listening & Reading — minimum 785 points

    - Speaking — minimum 150 points

    - Writing — minimum 160 points

• Certificates from Pearson Assessment English:

  • Pearson English International Certificate – Level 3 (or above)

  • PTE Academic – minimum score 59

• Certificates from LanguageCert (PeopleCert Qualifications):

  • LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing) or higher together with LanguageCert International ESOL Communicator B2 Speaking or higher

  • LanguageCert Academic B2 or higher

  • LanguageCert Test of English B2 or higher

• LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

  • LCCI English for Business — Level 2 (B2) or higher

  • Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE)

• Other recognised certificates such as:

  • European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages (ECL) Level B2 or higher

  • telc GmbH certificates: Certificate in English, Certificate in English for Business Purposes, Certificate in English Technical, telc English University etc.

The certificate must confirm all four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Candidates must upload a scanned copy of the certificate to the online application system. 

Other qualifications demonstrating proficiency in English include:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma (if taken in English)
• European Baccalaureate Diploma (if taken in English)
• a diploma of completion of first-cycle studies, second-cycle studies or long-cycle Master’s studies, containing information that English was the language of instruction of the studies; and if the diploma does not contain such information – additionally a diploma supplement or a medium of instruction certificate.

If you have any questions about whether your certificate is acceptable or you need guidance, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@uekat.pl­

If you do not have a B2 level exam, you may want to consider LANGUAGECERT International ESOL B2 Communicator

University of Economics in Katowice is an Approved Registration Centre for LANGUAGECERT examinations, and you can benefit from a 10% discount on the exam fee, valid globally, anywhere in the world.

The exam is fully recognized for study in Poland purposes, you can take it online and schedule 24/7, there is a Take2 option to allow you a flexible and affordable re-take just in case.

You take the exam from home on your laptop, anywhere in the world, no need to travel.

How to use the code (quick guide):

1. Start your booking here: LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator or higher (4-skills)
2. Choose your exam (4-skills) and Click Book
3. At checkout, enter E06C6D and Apply button for a 10% off the exam fee.
4. Complete booking and provide us with the B2 level Certificate!