The Language Policy Service administers Portuguese CAPLE tests (Centro de Avaliação e Certificação de Português Língua Estrangeira) at the levels A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. CAPLE is an official certificate attesting the level of competence in and command of Portuguese granted by the University of Lisbon.
When do tests take place?
There are different exam dates throughout the year. The University of Valencia administers the exam sessions offered in May and November.
Who can register?
CAPLE tests are open both to the university community and to the public.
How much does it cost?
- A2: € 72
- B1: € 92
- B2: € 112
- C1: € 127
- C2: € 142
University staff can ask for official language tests grants.
Where is it accepted?
CAPLE certificates are fully recognised by the University of Valencia, by the Portuguese government and by other international institutions and organisations.
More information
Click on the level to see the structure and contents:
CIPLE
DEPLE
DIPLE
DAPLE
DUPLE
2021 exams sessions
| LEVELS | DATE | REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
| B2 | May 11 | OPEN Until April 20 |
| B1, C2 | May 12 | |
| A2, C1 | May 13 | |
| B2 | Nov 9 | OPEN Until Oct 19 |
| B1, C2 | Nov 10 | |
| A2, C1 | Nov 11 |
One week before the date, the candidates will receive an email with all the information about the time and location of the exam.
Registration
Register online.
Results and certificates
Approximately three weeks after the results have been released on the CAPLE web page, the Language Policy Service will inform successful candidates that they can collect their certificates.
