Choose a Bulgarian test type
Every test below adapts to your answers and covers the full CEFR scale. Pick a skill to focus on, or take the general placement test if you just want your overall level.
Choose your level
Already know roughly where you stand? Jump straight to a level-specific Bulgarian test.
Why test your Bulgarian?
Bulgarian citizenship and residency
Bulgaria's naturalization process includes a Bulgarian-language requirement, and a self-check gives you an honest starting point before the official exam.
Working or studying in Bulgaria
As more international companies open offices in Sofia and Plovdiv, working Bulgarian becomes a real advantage in local hiring, even in English-speaking teams.
Family and heritage connections
Many learners with Bulgarian family ties want an honest read on their current level before committing to formal study or a heritage-language course.
How the test works
- 1. Answer 25 adaptive questions that adjust to your level as you go, no registration required.
- 2. Get your CEFR level instantly at the end, from A1 to C2, with a detailed score breakdown.
- 3. Optionally buy the official PDF certificate for €8 (incl. EU VAT), delivered by email within 30 seconds.
No registration required to take the test
Common questions about the Bulgarian test
The test adapts question difficulty to your answers, so it converges on your real CEFR level within 25 questions rather than giving a rough guess. It won't replace an official exam for visa or university purposes, but it gives an accurate read on where you currently stand in Bulgarian.
No. You can start the test immediately without creating an account. Registration is only needed if you want to save your result history or purchase a certificate afterward.
The test itself is free. If you want an official PDF certificate with a verification QR code, it costs €8 (incl. EU VAT) and arrives by email within 30 seconds of payment.
Most people finish in about 25 minutes. The test has 25 adaptive questions covering grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, and it ends as soon as it has pinpointed your level.
Bulgaria's naturalization process includes a Bulgarian language requirement, verified through an official test administered by the Ministry of Education. A free check here won't replace that official exam, but it gives you an honest sense of your current level before you commit to formal preparation.