“ÚJOP A2 exam”? The 2026 permanent-residence format
Many learners search for the Czech A2 permanent-residence exam as the “ÚJOP exam”. That name is easy to confuse, but it is not exact: ÚJOP at Charles University runs the separate CCE exam. The official permanent-residence exam is Zkouška z češtiny pro trvalý pobyt (A2), with information on cestina-pro-cizince.cz from NPI ČR together with the Ministry of the Interior and MŠMT.
What is tested in 2026
Since 11 April 2026, the written part has Reading, Writing and Listening in one sitting. Reading lasts 40 minutes and has 5 tasks with 25 items. Writing lasts 25 minutes and has 2 tasks: short answers in a form, then an e-mail or letter based on pictures. Reading and Writing are taken together, followed by a 15-minute break, then Listening for about 40 minutes with 5 tasks and 25 items.
Speaking is on the same day after the written part and can be scheduled later in the day. It takes up to 15 minutes, has no preparation time and has 4 tasks: answer questions, ask for information in two dialogues, explain what happened in pictures, and choose one option with the examiner and explain why.
Answer sheets, handwriting and scoring
Reading and Listening answers are marked on a paper answer sheet. Writing is handwritten on answer sheets, so readable handwriting matters. In Speaking, there are 3 people in the room: one examiner asks the questions and two assess. Pronunciation is part of what matters.
The pass rule is combined, not section by section. You need at least 42 of 70 points for Reading, Writing and Listening together, and at least 24 of 40 points in Speaking. If you fail either part, you repeat the whole exam.
How CzechReady practice maps to it
CzechReady is an independent practice app and is not affiliated with NPI ČR, the Ministry of the Interior, MŠMT, ÚJOP or Charles University. Full mock exams follow the 2026 structure and timing: Reading 40 minutes, Listening 40 minutes, Writing 25 minutes and Speaking 15 minutes, with the same 42/70 and 24/40 thresholds used for practice scoring.
The practice experience is digital: answers are entered on screen instead of on paper, and timers cannot be paused. Writing practice lets you write by hand, take a photo and upload it. Speaking practice uses an AI voice examiner. AI feedback and scores are estimates for study guidance, not official results or a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Is the permanent-residence exam the same as ÚJOP CCE?
No. ÚJOP runs the Certifikovaná zkouška z češtiny pro cizince (CCE). The A2 exam described here is Zkouška z češtiny pro trvalý pobyt. If you want to use a certificate instead of taking the exam, check the current Ministry of the Interior list of accepted certificates on ipc.gov.cz.
Where can I find official sample tests?
Use cestina-pro-cizince.cz. It provides the candidate handbook, model tests and the online Test nanečisto. The Test nanečisto scores Reading and Listening; Writing and Speaking are not scored there.
Do I need 60% in every section?
No. The written score is counted together: Reading, Writing and Listening must reach at least 42 of 70 points. Speaking is separate and must reach at least 24 of 40 points.