Links to language proficiency
Portuguese learners proficiency
Several language proficiency tests and certifications are available for Portuguese learners
to assess their language skills. Here are some of the most recognized ones:
CAPLE (Centro de Avaliação de Português Língua Estrangeira) :
CAPLE offers the Portuguese Language Test for Foreigners (Celpe-Bras), which assesses proficiency
in Brazilian Portuguese. It evaluates listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills and is
recognized internationally by universities and employers.
DEPLE, DIPLE, DAPLE, DUPLE, DIPLE (Diplomas de Português Língua Estrangeira) :
These diplomas are offered by the University of Lisbon's Faculty of Letters and assess
proficiency levels from A2 to C2. They evaluate listening, reading, writing, and speaking
skills and are recognized for academic and professional purposes.
PLE (Portuguese Language Exams) :
Offered by various language schools and institutions, PLE exams assess Portuguese
proficiency at different levels, from A1 to C2. They cover listening, reading,
writing, and speaking abilities and are recognized for academic and professional purposes.
ACTFL Portuguese Proficiency Test :
Developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), this test
assesses proficiency in European and Brazilian Portuguese. It evaluates speaking, writing,
listening, and reading skills and is widely recognized in educational and professional settings.
CELPE-Bras (Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros) :
CELPE-Bras is the official proficiency exam for Brazilian Portuguese. It assesses
proficiency levels from A1 to C2 and is recognized internationally by
universities, employers, and government institutions.
ILR Portuguese Language Proficiency Test :
Developed by the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR), this test evaluates proficiency
in European and Brazilian Portuguese. It assesses speaking, writing, reading, and listening
skills and is widely recognized in government and diplomatic settings.
These tests and certifications offer learners the opportunity to demonstrate their
Portuguese language proficiency for academic, professional, and personal reasons.
Depending on their goals and proficiency level, individuals can choose the most
suitable exam to validate their Portuguese language skills.