A practical guide for immigration lawyers, relocation agencies and Golden Visa consultants in Portugal, Spain, France and Italy.
For an immigration lawyer in Portugal, a client failing CIPLE is not just an inconvenience — it is a case that stalls for six to twelve months. The citizenship file sits in limbo. The client calls repeatedly. Your time goes to reassurance instead of new cases. And your firm's reputation is attached to someone else's exam result.
This article explains exactly how immigration professionals are solving this problem — not by becoming language teachers, but by pointing clients to the right preparation tool at the right moment. And why the smartest ones are doing it while earning 20% commission on every subscription.
1. Why CIPLE Failures Are a Lawyer's Problem, Not Just the Client's
Most immigration lawyers describe the language exam as "the client's responsibility." Technically, that's correct. But in practice, when a client fails CIPLE, the case doesn't move — and the lawyer is the first person they call.
The 25% trap — the failure most lawyers don't warn clients about
CIPLE requires passing each section individually (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking) with a minimum of 25% of section points, in addition to the overall 55% threshold. A client can score well overall and still fail by neglecting one section. Most clients don't know this. Most preparation resources don't train for it explicitly.
The practical consequences for your practice when a client fails CIPLE:
The lawyers who have resolved this problem cleanly have done one thing: they added a structured exam preparation recommendation to their client onboarding flow. Not as a service they provide — as a tool they endorse.
2. What "Recommending Prep2Go" Actually Looks Like in Practice
It is not a sales pitch. It is one sentence in a client email — or one line in your onboarding checklist. Something like:
"Before you book your CIPLE session, we recommend using Prep2Go to assess your readiness. It's an exam-format preparation platform — 30–45 minutes a day, no tutor scheduling. Start with the free 7-day trial: [your co-branded link]. The platform will tell you if you're ready before you spend €150 on the exam."
That's it. The client receives a link to a co-branded page that shows your firm's logo and the message "Recommended by [Your Firm]". The platform takes over from there: it onboards the client, runs the free trial, and handles everything including support and payments.
Your involvement ends at forwarding one link. What you get in return:
3. Why Prep2Go Works Specifically for Immigration Clients
Most language learning apps are built for hobbyists — people who want to speak better, travel, or enjoy a new culture. Immigration clients have exactly one goal: pass a specific exam on a specific date. These are completely different problems.
The key differentiator for immigration clients — and the one lawyers care most about — is the Score Readiness system. Before a client books their exam (and spends the €150 registration fee), Prep2Go shows their readiness score for each individual section. If they're below the 25% threshold in any section, the platform flags it explicitly.
This means the lawyer's recommendation comes with a built-in safety net: "Use this tool, and if it tells you you're not ready, don't book yet." That's a significantly stronger recommendation than pointing to a tutor or a generic app.
4. The Partner Program — Mechanics
Prep2Go runs a formal partner program for immigration professionals. Here's what it includes:
Estimated monthly passive income by partner type:
There is no exclusivity clause, no contract, no minimum referral quota. You recommend when it makes sense for your clients. You stop when it doesn't. The only commitment from the Prep2Go side is monthly payout whenever a client converts.
5. Common Concerns — Addressed Directly
"My clients don't trust AI. They want a real teacher."
Prep2Go is not a replacement for a tutor. It fills the time between tutor sessions — the hours the client spends alone, not knowing whether to re-read a grammar rule or practice listening. The AI evaluates writing and speaking using the same rubric as the actual CIPLE examiner. Clients who use both a tutor and Prep2Go arrive at each lesson more prepared, making the tutor more effective, not redundant.
"We already recommend CipleOnline / LEPO to clients."
These are good tools for specific situations. LEPO works well for clients who can commit to a fixed Zoom schedule — many immigration clients cannot, particularly those still abroad, working irregular hours, or across time zones. CipleOnline provides mock tests but no adaptive learning path or AI feedback. The tools serve different client profiles. Many lawyers recommend Prep2Go for self-directed preparation and LEPO for those who want live instruction — they are not in competition.
"If my client fails, I don't want it to reflect on my recommendation."
This is exactly why Score Readiness exists. The platform tells the client "you are not ready to book yet" before they spend €150 on an exam they will fail. A lawyer who recommended Prep2Go is a lawyer who gave the client a tool that actively prevented an unprepared exam attempt. That strengthens your professional standing — it doesn't weaken it.
"I don't have time to explain another tool to each client."
You don't explain it. You send one link — to your co-branded page. The trial, onboarding, instructions, and client support are handled entirely by Prep2Go. Your involvement is forwarding a URL.
"What about client data privacy?"
Partners do not transfer any client data to Prep2Go. The client follows your link, registers independently, and their data stays between them and the platform. Your dashboard shows only anonymous aggregate metrics: total clicks, trial starts, paid conversions, earnings. No names, no contact details.
6. How to Get Started
The application takes under 10 minutes. Here's what happens next:
Apply at: prep2go.study/partners
No contract. No exclusivity. No minimum referrals. No setup fee. Monthly PayPal or bank transfer. Your co-branded page live in 24 hours.
7. Frequently Asked Questions from Immigration Professionals
Which exams does Prep2Go cover?
CIPLE A2 (Portuguese citizenship — Portugal), DELE A2 (Spanish citizenship — Spain), DELF A2 (French residency only — France), CELI 1 A2 (Italian residency only — Italy). We do not cover DELF B1 or CELI 2 B1 (citizenship). All four A2 exams are covered with exam-specific content, not generic language material.
What are the plan prices clients pay?
Plans range from 3-month access to Lifetime access. The 20% commission applies to the net paid amount on any plan. Specific pricing is at prep2go.study/pricing.
When do I receive my commission payout?
Once per month, automatically, via PayPal or SEPA bank transfer. There is no minimum threshold — if one client converts, you receive that month's commission.
Can I recommend Prep2Go if I am not based in Portugal?
Yes. The partner program is open to immigration professionals across Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy — and to any professional whose clients are preparing for any of the four supported exams.
Is the platform available in Portuguese or other languages?
The preparation content is in the exam language (Portuguese, Spanish, French, or Italian — depending on the exam). The platform interface is in English, with full browser translation available via Google Translate. Key pages are being localized to Brazilian Portuguese and Russian.
Does the 7-day trial require a credit card?
No. Clients access the full platform for 7 days without entering payment details. This makes it easier for you to recommend without any friction on the client side.
Ready to protect your cases and earn passively?
Apply for the partner program at prep2go.study/partners
No contract · No exclusivity · No minimums · Co-branded page live in 24h. Questions: support@prep2go.study · Response within 24h.
Source: CAPLE - Camões Institute for Portuguese Language Certification