About the exam
The Centre for Croatian Studies Abroad (CEHAS) organises exams in Croatian language and Latin script proficiency. This exam is intended for individuals who need proof of language proficiency to obtain a residence permit, citizenship, or the recognition of foreign educational qualifications, employment, and similar purposes.
Exams are conducted according to levels aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Read more about level B1 [here] (link to the self-assessment table), and more details about level B1 [here].
The exam is administered before a Commission and includes the following components:
– Listening comprehension
– Reading comprehension
– Knowledge of Croatian grammatical structures
– Written communication
– Oral communication.
Candidates must achieve a minimum of 60% of the total points to successfully pass all of the listed components.
After successfully passing the exam, candidates will receive a certificate specifying the required purpose, issued no later than one week after the exam. Certificates can be collected in person or sent by mail.
IMPORTANT!
Candidates who fail to attend their scheduled exam can participate in the next available session. The number of attempts is unlimited. However, if a candidate fails the exam, they must reapply by submitting a new application and paying the full fee again.
How to register?
Candidates must submit the following documents:
– A completed application form (HERE, link to the document)
– Proof of payment (Payment Instructions) (Link to document)
– A copy of their passport
Application documents should be sent to the Centre’s secretary at the following email address: msaric@ffst.hr.
All candidates must have Croatian OIB number.
Exams are held at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split, Poljička cesta 35, once a month according to the following schedule:
- 7th October2026. at 13.00
- 4th November 2026. at 13.00
- 2nd December 2026. at 13.00
- 13th January 2027. at13.00
- 3rd February 2027. at 13.00
- 3rd March 2027. at 13.00
- 7th April 2027. at 13.00
- 5th May 2027. at13.00
- 2nd June 2027. at 13.00
- 7th July 2027. at 13.00
- 1st September 2027. at 13.00