CAPLE

The CAPLE (Centre for Evaluation and Certification of Portuguese as a Foreign Language) is a specialized unit within the Faculty of Arts of the University of Lisbon. It operates under its own statutes and enjoys scientific autonomy. 

CAPLE is the only official Portuguese institution that evaluates and certifies written and spoken skills in Portuguese as a Foreign Language (PFL). These certifications can be used for various purposes, such as studying, applying for academic positions, finding a job in different sectors, or obtaining Portuguese citizenship.

Target audience

CAPLE exams assess the language skills defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL), across all six levels (A1 to C2), and are intended for non-native speakers of Portuguese. In their standard format, the exams are primarily aimed at candidates aged 16 and over.

CAPLE exams offered at INLL

• ACESSO - Certificado de Acesso ao Português
• CIPLE - Certificado Inicial de Português Língua Estrangeira
• DEPLE - Diploma Elementar de Português Língua Estrangeira
• DIPLE - Diploma Intermédio de Português Língua Estrangeira
• DAPLE - Diploma Avançado de Português Língua Estrangeira
• DUPLE - Diploma Universitário de Português Língua Estrangeira

Results

Exam results are published by CAPLE within two months. They can be accessed online on the official CAPLE website.

Preparation resources

For more information, including free preparation materials, please visit the official CAPLE website.