Centro de Avaliação de Português Língua Estrangeira (CAPLE)
This is an official examination issued by the tri-partite collaboration in Portugal between the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Lisbon and the Instituto Camões, which administers the examination procedures on behalf of the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to demonstrate certifications of Portuguese as a second language.
- Date created
- May 21, 2026
- Specialty level
- Specialist
- Training category
- External Course
- Provider
- University of Lisbon's School of Arts and Humanities and the Instituto Camões, which administers the examination procedures on behalf of the Portuguese Ministr...
- Timeline
- Depends on the exam's level (for CEFR A1, A2, B1, B2)
- Cost
- Depends on the exam
Course intelligence
Expected end-productCertification
Intended goalsCAPLE certificates/diplomas do not expire over time and are recognized across Portugal by various national and international institutions for the benefit of foreigners looking to: study and gain admission to Portuguese universities; find work and pursue a professional or academic career in Portugal; and obtain Portuguese nationality or permanent residency status (the A2/CIPLE level can be used to satisfy the requirement of having "basic Portuguese" skills).
PrerequisitesNeed to have been taking Portuguese as a foreign language for a set amount of time (depends on CEFR level).
Recommended whenIf you've been taking (European) Portuguese for a set amount of time and need to have a certification that demonstrates proficiency in Portuguese according to the University of Lisbon's School of Arts and Humanities and the Instituto Camões.
ApplicabilityIf you need to prove to a funder/grantee if you have Portuguese language skills, with an emphasis on European Portuguese.
Certification examYes. Depends on the exam's level (for CEFR A1, A2, B1, B2) Depends on the exam's level (for CEFR A1, A2, B1, B2) and where the exam is being provided.