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Register in one of these ways:
  • via the dynamic form on our website: https://www.gazelka.pl/en/sign-up-for-a-course
  • by e-mail: kontakt@gazelka.pl
  • by phone: +48 530 070 206 (for English press 5)
We will be happy to answer all your questions.

You don’t need to present any documents to sign up for the course itself. You just need to contact us by phone, mail, or fill this form https://www.gazelka.pl/en/sign-up-for-a-course/ and pay the first instalment. Then we will give you access to an online theory platform and you can start preparing for the theory exam.

However, you need to know that after you sign up, before you start driving lessons, you will need to have your PKK generated and pass the theory exam in the WORD exam centre.

To get PKK number you will need following documents:
  • Filled PKK application form – it must be filled in Polish, but if you learn in our school, we can provide an English version, so that you can understand better what is written there. The PKK form is to be taken from WYDZIAŁ KOMUNIKACJI in your local office* Identity document: EU ID or passport of the country of origin (with a visa) or a temporary/permanent residence card – not EU citizens)
  • Document proving your registered address: if not stated by the residence card you need to show a certificate of the place you are staying at -zaświadczenie o zameldowaniu – to be taken from your local office*.
  • Document proving you have been in Poland for at least 185 days.
  • A recent colour photo (35×45 mm)
  • Medical check-up certificate stating there are no contraindications for driving a car – must be issued by a certified doctor**
  • If you are under 18 years of age – you will need written consent of parents or a legal guardian. The parent or guardian must be present at the local office* to sign the consent document.

Make sure that all the submitted documents are written and filled in Polish.

* Your local office – may mean the starosty office in your place of residence, the city hall – if you live in a city or the district office appropriate for your place of residence – if you live in Warsaw).

** We can schedule an appointment with a certified doctor for you when you sign up for the course (the price of the appointment is not included in the price of the course and is 150 PLN)

If the application is complete and you have all the required documents, you can obtain the PKK right away, and if your data requires more detailed verification, the waiting time is usually about 2 days. However, it is worth remembering that everything depends on the office and its internal regulations, so it is worth contacting your local district office and asking for details.
The price of the course covers:
  • theory – done online. When you make your first payment, we give you access to an online platform, where you can find all the traffic signs and regulations you need to know, if you wish to become a driver. After each section there is a test to check your progress and there are mock exams which help you prepare for the actual test at the WORD exam center.
  • 30 hours of in-car lessons with your instructor. You will learn all you need to know to both pass the exam and become a safe driver.
  • first -aid training
  • 1 hour exam simulation which will help you understand what the exam itself looks like and what you can expect on the big day.
When you finish that, we update your PKK number and from that moment you can sign up for the national practical exam in the WORD exam centre.
The standard category B driving course includes 30 hours of practical driving, which amounts to 15 sessions of 2 hours each. We have also added an hour exam simulation which will help you understand what the exam itself looks like and what you can expect on the big day.
You can start driving classes after you pass theory exam in the WORD exam centre (doesn’t apply to learners who joined the course before February 2024). Mail us to inform us that you have passed, send us your PKK number and we will soon contact you to schedule driving lessons.
If you have chosen Polish, but wish to change the language, do not hesitate to contact us, we will help you select appropriate materials and carry out the process of changing the language of the course.
The costs of changing the course language vary. If you decide to change from Polish to English, it is worth consulting the school office. Just call us: 530-070-206, we will recalculate the costs and adapt the offer to the new language. Bear in mind that both the course and extra driving lessons in English are more expensive. Besides, English speaking instructors are available in 5 out of our 8 locations.
GAZeLka driving school has 8 offices, but in these five places you will find instructors teaching in English:
  • GAZeLka driving school Włochy, ul. Radarowa 26
  • GAZeLka driving school Mokotów, ul. Stefana Batorego 39 (office), Batorego 10 (in-car lessons)
  • GAZeLka driving school Bródno, ul. Odlewnicza 7
  • GAZeLka driving school Bemowo, ul. Powstańców Śląskich 126
  • GAZeLka driving school Wilanów, ul. Wiertnicza 99 (office), Powsińska 14 (in-car lessons) (only manual transmission in Wilanów)
    2 of these company branches are located directly next to the WORD examination centres:
  • WORD Exam Center in Warsaw ME1 “Odlewnicza”,
  • WORD Exam Center in Warsaw ME2 “Bemowo”.
These are the only exam centres in Warsaw.
Driving licence courses for people who want to get an automatic transmission licence are held at following locations in Warsaw:
  • GAZeLka driving school Włochy, ul. Radarowa 26
  • GAZeLka driving school Mokotów, ul. Stefana Batorego 39 (office), Batorego 10 (in-car lessons)
  • GAZeLka driving school Bródno, ul. Odlewnicza 7
  • GAZeLka driving school Bemowo, ul. Powstańców Śląskich 126
Driving lessons start and end at the same point – as it was or will be indicated in the information we send you while scheduling your lessons. Do not worry, these places are easy to reach. We want to make sure that the time in the car is devoted to your training rather than getting stuck in traffic trying to pick you from different places in the city. We always start and end in these places:
  • GAZeLka driving school Włochy, ul. Radarowa 26
  • GAZeLka driving school Mokotów, Batorego 10
  • GAZeLka driving school Bródno, ul. Odlewnicza 7
  • GAZeLka driving school Bemowo, ul. Powstańców Śląskich 126
  • GAZeLka driving school Wilanów, Powsińska 14 (only manual transmission in Wilanów)

Yes, usually the first rides take place in city traffic. However, you don’t have to worry, our experienced instructors are perfectly aware that you are just starting out and first of all you need to feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Each first class begins in the training area, where there is enough space to learn the basics of driving a car. Only if the student can move, change gears and turn, do we start learning on the streets.

The first drives take place away from heavy traffic, traffic jams and complicated intersections. On quiet, less frequented streets, you can fully focus on mastering basic skills – starting, stopping, turning. We introduce everything gradually, step by step, without rushing, so have no fear.

Of course, our fleet includes modern Toyota Yaris IV cars equipped with an automatic transmission. People starting their adventure with driving can focus on mastering basic skills without having to worry about changing gears manually. The automatic transmission makes driving easier, especially in city traffic or while parking, reversing etc. The car does not stall at an intersection and does not roll down when starting on a hill. This will definitely make it easier to learn and feel confident behind the wheel.

* Please, bear in mind. that if you decide to do the exam in an automatic transmission car, you will have a code in your licence, with which you will be allowed to drive automatic vehicles ONLY.

If you take and pass your exam in a manual transmission car, later on you are allowed to drive both kinds of vehicles. If you decide to take the exam in an automatic transmission car, you will not be eligible to drive manual cars, unless you retake the exam in a manual transmission car.
If for some reason getting the PKK number takes longer than you expected, (you must wait for the residence card etc), you cannot sign up for the theory exam or start driving lessons. But do not worry, there is no need to give up, we will wait for you to get the necessary documents and get the PKK. There is no expiry date to your course. The money you paid for the course is safe with us, you can come back when you are ready or, of course, you can ask for the refund if you know you are not going to be able to do the course. The price of the course is guaranteed for you for half a year. If it takes you longer than that, and, by the time you come back with PKK, the price has changed, you will be asked to pay the difference before you start driving with your instructor.
Of course. All you need to do is pass the theory state exam first, before you sign up for the course in our school. Then we invite you to the GAZeLka driving school for only 30 hours of practical driving and 1 h simulation of the practical exam. The price of the course with no theory included is 50 PLN cheaper, so it is 3940 PLN.
Of course! Your comfort is very important to us. We make sure that our instructors are highly qualified, committed and have an individual approach to each student. If, for some reason, the two of you don’t seem to have good vibes as a team and you would like to make some changes, just contact us and we will arrange driving lessons with a new instructor.

Category B course includes theory and 30 hours of practice. You can complete the theory part online without leaving your home! We give you access to the platform, which you can use to learn on any device (smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer).

The other part is 30 hours of driving. You come to us to do this part after you pass the theory exam in the WORD exam centre. How long it takes depends on your availability, season and chosen location. We usually schedule 2 slots a week. Each such slot is 2 hours of driving, so from the moment of your first lesson it usually takes about 2 months to complete driving. If you are only available in the evening, it may take a bit more, if we are off season and you are flexible with time arrangements, it may be even shorter. Bear in mind that we can schedule your driving only when you pass the theory exam and send us your PKK, so the sooner you deal with it, the sooner you will start driving.

You can cancel your ride 24 hours before the scheduled meeting at latest. Otherwise, the ride will be considered completed, which means that the meeting cannot be rescheduled to another date. You can let us know by mail kontakt@gazelka.pl, by telephone 530070206 (Mon-Fri from 9 a.m to 8 p.m) or you can contact your instructor directly.

Exams

The theory test can be taken in Polish, English, German and Ukrainian For the practical exam, a person applying for a driving licence who does not speak Polish well enough must arrange for a sworn translator to be there. Organising and paying for a sworn translator is the responsibility of the examinee, but of course, we will assist you at all stages of the path. GAZeLka cooperates with experienced sworn translators, so as our student, you can get such a contact from us if you wish. However, if you prefer to be able to take the practical exam in your native language, rather than English, you are allowed to bring a certified sworn translator of any language. We recommend using only official databases and registers of sworn translators.
The price of the category B theory test costs 50 PLN. You need to pay it while booking your exam slot. The price is the same for every language version (Polish, English, German and Ukrainian).

The price of the category B practical driving test for foreigners includes standard fees related to the examination, such as: an examination fee of 200 PLN *and fees for a sworn interpreter. (Examiners work only in Polish, so students who do not speak Polish are required to arrange for an interpreter to assist them for the duration of the exam). Our school cooperates with experienced translators, so we can recommend somebody and provide contact numbers. The cost of the translation service depends on the price-list of the selected translator.

Besides, if you decide to take an exam in a car with automatic transmission, you need to rent a car for the exam, as exam centres do not provide automatic transmission cars. The cost of the automatic car rental in our school for the time of the exam slot is 270 PLN.

Our driving school cooperates with sworn translators who regularly participate in exams. They work in Polish-English/ English-Polish pairs. But if you prefer to look for a sworn translator on your own, you can also choose a sworn translator who works with your native language. We recommend using only official databases and registers of sworn translators.
The price is set by the sworn translator and can vary depending on languages and individual fees. Translators are not employees of the driving school and the payment needs to be discussed and paid directly to them.
If you take your exam in a manual transmission car, later on you are allowed to drive both kinds of vehicles. If you decide to take the exam in an automatic transmission car, you will not be eligible to drive manual cars, unless you retake the exam in a manual transmission car.

Licence holders

  • If you come from a EU or EFTA country, you can drive with your licence as long as it is valid and you do not need to change it for a Polish one.
  • If your country signed the Vienna Convention, your licence is acknowledged in Poland. You can drive with it as long as it is valid, if you come to Poland only for short periods. However, if Poland is your new place of residence- you are allowed to use your old driving licence only for 6 months after obtaining temporary or permanent residence, and then it must be exchanged for a Polish one.

If your country signed the Geneva Convention, your licence is only acknowledged in Poland if presented together with an international driving licence. You can drive with these two licences (together) as long as they are valid, if you come to Poland only for short periods.

However, if Poland is your new place of residence- you are allowed to use your old driving licence with the international one only for 6 months after obtaining temporary or permanent residence, and then it must be exchanged for a Polish one.

The full list of countries of the Geneva and Vienna Conventions can be found on the website https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/uzyskaj-miedzynarodowe-prawo-jazdy

EU and EFTA countries – as long as the document is valid Other licenses must be exchanged for a Polish one six months after you obtain temporary or permanent residence in Poland. For this purpose, you usually need to pass a theory test (however, please note that the final decision is made by an official at the Transport Department after verifying the original national driving license).
In Poland you can exchange your foreign driving licence only for a Polish one. With the Polish driving licence in hand you can apply for an international driving licence.
The first condition you must meet to have an international licence issued in Poland is a Polish driving licence. If you have already got it, you will need to apply for converting it into Polish one in your local district office /transport department (WYDZIAŁ KOMUNIKACJI at your local office* with:
  • PKK form (you need to choose which pattern of international licence you need)
  • a recent colour photo (35×45 mm)
  • valid Polish driving licence
  • the confirmation of the payment for issuing the international driving licence (35 PLN) (if you need two documents- one according to Vienna convention requirements and one according to Geneva convention – you need to pay 70 PLN)

https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/uzyskaj-miedzynarodowe-prawo-jazdy

This is not a common situation, but it happens that if a country signed the convention and the original driving licence complies with the required pattern (i.e. the country has adapted all the regulations, the document contains all the mandatory fields, a photo, etc.), you will be informed in the office that you do not have to take the theory exam in the WORD exam centre and your driving licence will be converted to Polish.

When you exchange your national driving into a Polish driving licence, your current document will not be returned to you.

The full list of countries of the Geneva and Vienna Conventions can be found on the website https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/uzyskaj-miedzynarodowe-prawo-jazdy

If your original foreign driving licence has expired, it is as if you had no driving qualifications at all. In such a case, it is not possible to convert a foreign driving licence into a Polish one. The only solution is to either renew your driving licence in the country that issued it and then exchange it for a Polish one, or start the procedure of applying for a Polish driving licence from the beginning. This means you will need to complete a full course and pass the theoretical and practical exams for B category.

For more details go to: https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/wymien-zagraniczne-prawo-jazdy-na-polskie

You should go to your local district office /transport department (WYDZIAŁ KOMUNIKACJI at your local office*, show them your valid, foreign document and you will be informed whether you have to take the theory exam or your national driving licence complies with the standardised pattern and you don’t need to take the exam. In both cases, the office will request the confirmation of your qualifications from your country when you apply for converting your licence.

To apply you will need:

  • application for replacement of driving licence (PKK form)
  • recent colour photo for driving licence (35x45mm)
  • ID card or passport, foreigner’s temporary identity card, residence card, Polish foreigner’s identity document or permit for tolerated stay
  • if not stated by the residence card – you need another evidence you have been in Poland for more than 185 days
  • a document that will confirm the registered address, for example an ID card, residence card or a certificate of permanent or temporary residence. (If you have a new ID card with no registered address (ZAMELDOWANIE) – take a registration certificate from your local office*).
  • photocopy of a foreign driving licence with a translation into Polish – the translation must be written or certified by a sworn translator or consul.
  • sometimes you will need a doctor’s certificate, but only if your driving licence was issued for a limited period due to health restrictions.

    • If the exam is necessary, with the generated PKK profile you need to go to the local WORD exam centre or book the exam at https://info-car.pl/new/prawo-jazdy/zapisz-sie-na-egzamin-na-prawo-jazdy and take the theory exam.

    When you pass the exam (there are no limits of attempts) you pay the fee for issuing the driving licence – PLN 100.50
    Usually you have 2 options: you pay at the cash desk of your local office*, or you make a transfer to the account of the office.

    You can check your driving licence status online: https://info-car.pl/infocar/prawo-jazdy/sprawdz-status.html

    When you collect the Polish driving licence at the local office*, you will be asked to give away your original driving licence.

    Yes, when exchanging your driving licence for a Polish one (with or without a theory exam), you always fill out the PKK form. PKK is the identifier of a candidate for a driver and it is necessary in any contact with offices or exam centres.

    When you receive a new driving licence, your original licence document will not be returned.

    If your licence is not from EU or EFTA countries – you need to exchange your driving licence for a Polish one six months after you obtain temporary or permanent residence in Poland.
    It must be done in WYDZIAŁ KOMUNIKACJI in your local office – it may mean
    • the starosty office in your place of residence,
    • the city hall – if you live in a city
    • the district office appropriate for your place of residence – if you live in Warsaw.
    • Marshal’s Office of the Masovian Voivodeship in Warsaw if you are a diplomat
    To apply you will need:
    • application for replacement of driving licence (PKK form)
    • recent colour photo for driving licence (35x45mm)
    • ID card or passport, foreigner’s temporary identity card, residence card, Polish foreigner’s identity document or permit for tolerated stay
    • if not stated by the residence card – you need another evidence you have been in Poland for more than 185 days
    • a document that will confirm the registered address, for example an ID card, residence card or a certificate of permanent or temporary residence. (If you have a new ID card with no registered address (ZAMELDOWANIE) – take a registration certificate from your local office*).
    • photocopy of a foreign driving licence with a translation into Polish – the translation must be written or certified by a sworn translator or consul.
    • sometimes you will need a doctor’s certificate, but only if your driving licence was issued for a limited period due to health restrictions.
    • a confirmation of payment of the fee for issuing a driving licence -100,50 PLN (at the end)

    Issuing the document costs 100,50 PLN.

    There are usually two payment options – you pay at the office’s cash desk or make a transfer to the office’s account.

    Usually you don’t need it. Only if your driving licence was issued for a limited period due to health restrictions, will you need to provide a current doctor’s certificate proving no contraindications to driving.
    You can have additional driving lessons (not to confuse with the course) if one of these conditions is fulfilled:
    • you have finished a course in GAZeLka school
    • you have finished a full course in another school in Poland and you are preparing for the exam
    • you already have a Polish driving licence.
    • you have your valid driving licence (from a country, whose licences are acknowledged in Poland) and you are not currently converting it*

    *That means that if you have already started a process of converting your driving licence (you have received your PKK but you still haven’t passed the theory exam), you need to wait until you pass it and then you are welcome to come and drive with our instructors.

    If you haven’t found an answer to your question, contact us.
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