The exam uses the NATO 0–5 scale, where 0 is "No Proficiency" and 5 is "Native/Bilingual". Here is how each level is defined and applied in Polish military and administrative roles:

: Summarizes the findings and often includes a recommendation. Level-Specific Standards HOW TO WRITE A REPORT – BASIC INFORMATION

In 2025, Poland announced plans to digitize the exam and align it with the new , which introduces slightly different phrasing for level descriptors. However, the core logic remains. Additionally, as Poland increases its defense spending to 4% of GDP (by 2026), more civilian contractors will be required to hold a valid Polish STANAG 6001 certificate.

: Access past papers or mock task guidelines provided by the Centralna Komisja Egzaminacyjna Języków Obcych MON (Central Military Language Examination Board) in Poland.

Demonstrates near-native ability suitable for strategic negotiations and high-level multinational coordination. Highly Articulate