English Language Instruction

In power from: 22 May 2026

Registration criteria

Admission rules for candidates with Polish diplomas

Candidates applying for admission to the first year of full-time second-cycle studies must hold a Bachelor’s, Engineer’s, Master’s or equivalent diploma obtained in any field of study and must document their English language proficiency at a level of at least C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Only candidates who submit a document recognized by the University of Warsaw as confirming English language proficiency at the required level will be admitted to the selection procedure.

Elements of the selection procedure

The selection procedure takes into account the result of an interview confirming:

English language proficiency at a level of at least C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
aptitude for the profession of English language instructor.

Interview

The interview is conducted in English and consists of the following parts:

1. Candidate’s self-presentation

The candidate briefly presents their previous education, educational and/or professional experience, and general orientation in the field of English language teaching, in particular basic knowledge of selected methods and forms of teaching used in English language instruction.

2. Reflection on the work of an English language instructor

The candidate answers questions in English concerning the specific nature of the work of an English language instructor in diverse educational contexts.

The questions may concern, in particular:

advantages and challenges connected with the work of an English language instructor;
work with teenagers and adults;
functioning in an international environment;
professional flexibility and mobility;
motivation to develop teaching competences;
readiness to reflectively improve one’s own professional practice.

3. Situational task related to English language teaching

The candidate draws two situational tasks related to the work of an English language instructor in diverse educational contexts, chooses one of them, and presents a proposed course of action with justification.

Members of the committee may ask additional questions concerning the proposed solutions, their relevance to learners’ needs, the character of the group and the educational context.

The committee assesses the candidate’s ability to formulate coherent and justified responses, react to additional questions, present their own position, and communicate clearly, appropriately and precisely.

4. Sample topics for the second part of the interview

Working with learners in different age groups, including teenagers and adults.
The importance of interpersonal communication in educational, professional and social situations.
Adapting communication to the interlocutor, group, situation and cultural context.
Educational and professional mobility in the context of English language proficiency.
The impact of cultural diversity on communication and cooperation.
The role of technology in education.
Challenges connected with communication and learning in face-to-face, online and hybrid modes.
Learners’ expectations regarding English language classes and classroom communication.
The social, educational and professional importance of English language proficiency.
Communication in English in an international environment, with attention to linguistic, social and cultural differences.

5. Scoring and final result:

The interview is conducted in English and is assessed on a scale from 0 to 100 points.

Interview component	Maximum number of points	Spoken English proficiency	Professional aptitude
Candidate’s self-presentation	20 points	10 points	10 points
Reflection on the work of an English language instructor	35 points	15 points	20 points
Situational task	45 points	15 points	30 points
Total	100 points	40 points	60 points

The maximum score for the interview is 100 points. The final result is the sum of points obtained in the three parts of the interview. The minimum score required to qualify is 50 points.

Admission procedure for candidates with foreign diplomas

The admissions criteria are the same as for candidates with Polish diplomas.

Foreigners with foreign diploma from outside of EU/EFTA/OECD/unrecognized on the basis of international agreements or through nostrification [more]

The admissions criteria are the same as for candidates with Polish diplomas.

Checking candidates' competence to undertake studies conducted in the English language

Citizens of Poland or citizens of EU/EFTA and the United Kingdom with diplomas issued in EU/EFTA/OECD or recognized as equivalent on the basis of an international agreement or through nostrification

Candidates applying for studies conducted in English are additionally required to confirm their knowledge of English. Candidates’ language competence is verified in accordance with the rules specified in the relevant Resolution of the Senate of the University of Warsaw and Appendix No. 4 thereto.

Candidates who are not listed in Appendix No. 4 will have the opportunity to confirm their English language proficiency at a level of at least C1 during the interview.

A positive result in the selection procedure is equivalent to confirmation of the candidate’s competence to undertake studies conducted in English in this programme.

Failure to confirm English language proficiency at a level of at least C1 results in the candidate receiving 0 points for the entire selection procedure and being disqualified.

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Foreigners with foreign diploma from outside of EU/EFTA/OECD/unrecognized on the basis of international agreements or through nostrification

Information on requirements concerning confirmation of the English language proficiency at a level of at least B2 is available here

Important! C1 level is required

Foreigners (does not apply to citizens of EU/EFTA) with foreign diploma from EU/EFTA/OECD/recognized on the basis of international agreements or through nostrification

Information on requirements concerning confirmation of the English language proficiency at a level of at least B2 is available here

Important! C1 level is required

Deadlines

The exam: 14th of July, 2026

Announcement of results: 22st of July, 2026

Reception of documents:

I round: 23rd-24th, 27th of July, 2026
II round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during I round): 28th-29th of July, 2026
III round (in case of not fulfilling the limit during II round): 30th-31st of July, 2026