Czech A2 Exam — Format, Sections, and Scoring
The Czech A2 exam for permanent residence is the official Zkouška z češtiny pro trvalý pobyt (A2). It has Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking parts, with separate pass thresholds for the written part and Speaking.
The four sections in the 2026 format
Reading lasts 40 minutes and has 5 tasks with 25 items, for up to 25 points. Writing lasts 25 minutes and has 2 handwritten tasks, for up to 20 points: short answers in a form and an e-mail or letter based on pictures. Listening takes about 40 minutes and has 5 tasks with 5 items each, for up to 25 points.
Speaking is on the same day after the written part. It lasts a maximum of 15 minutes, has 4 tasks and is worth up to 40 points. There is no preparation time: you answer questions, ask the examiner for information in two dialogues, explain what happened from pictures, and choose one of three options with a reason.
Scoring, pass rules and results
To pass, you need at least 42 of 70 points in Reading + Writing + Listening combined, and at least 24 of 40 points in Speaking. There is no separate 60% minimum for each written section. If you fail either the written part or Speaking, you repeat the whole exam.
Results are available within 9 days. After a successful exam, the certificate is the Osvědčení o znalosti českého jazyka.
Where it is held and how CzechReady fits
The exam is held by selected schools listed on cestina-pro-cizince.cz. That official information site is operated by the National Pedagogical Institute of the Czech Republic (NPI ČR); this is not a ÚJOP exam.
CzechReady is an independent app. Its mock exams follow the same 2026 structure and timing, with on-screen timers and AI feedback for Writing and Speaking. AI scores are estimates for practice, not official results or a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Czech A2 exam take in total?
The written part takes about 110 minutes including a 15-minute break: Reading and Writing first, then Listening. Speaking is the same day after the written part and lasts a maximum of 15 minutes.
Can I retake just the section I failed?
No. If you fail either the written part or Speaking, you have to repeat the whole exam.
Where can I take the official exam?
At selected schools listed on cestina-pro-cizince.cz. The site is operated by NPI ČR, and the exam is not administered by ÚJOP.