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The Languages 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 and command of Portuguese granted by the University of Lisbon.
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Who can register for the test

CAPLE tests are open both to the university community and to the public.

Price

  • CIPLE (A2): €85
  • DEPLE (B1): €105
  • DIPLE (B2): €125
  • DAPLE (C1): €145
  • DUPLE (C2): €160

University staff can ask for official language tests grants.

Recognition

CAPLE certificates are fully recognised by the University of Valencia, by the Portuguese government and by other international institutions and organisations.

Registration

Register online here:

2025 calendar, registration period and levels

There are different exams dates throughout the year with limited places available. The University of Valencia administers the tests offered in May and November of 2024:

LEVELS DATE REGISTRATION PERIOD
DIPLE (B2) 6 May Ends 14 April
DEPLE (B1), DUPLE (C2) 7 May
CIPLE (A2), DAPLE (C1) 8 May
DIPLE (B2) 11 Nov Ends 28 Oct
DEPLE (B1), DUPLE (C2) 12 Nov
CIPLE (A2), DAPLE (C1) 13 Nov

One week before the date of the exams, the candidates will receive an e-mail with all the information about the time and location.

Location, date and time

We will post the location, date and time of the speaking and writing tests between one and three weeks before the official date. Candidates will also receive all the information via email.

Information about next call was posted and sent on: 15-04-2025. Information on the May call can be found here:

CIPLE

DEPLE

DIPLE

DAPLE

DUPLE

Structure and contents

Click here for summarised information about the structure and duration of the exams. Click on the levels for more information about the structure and contents of each exam:

CIPLE

DEPLE

DIPLE

DAPLE

DUPLE

Results and certificates

Check the CAPLE FAQ.

Approximately three weeks after the publication of the results on the CAPLE web page, the Languages Policy Service will inform successful candidates about when to collect their certificates.

More information

Visit the CAPLE website for more information about the tests: