Подготовка к CIPLE A2 — сдайте с первого раза
Подготовка в формате экзамена: 3 части, 2 часа тестирования (с перерывами и организацией — до 4 часов в день экзамена), 55% для сдачи.
Also recognized in: Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, East Timor, Macau
Best overall for CIPLE A2
Everything a CIPLE candidate needs before the CAPLE session.
Reading & Writing
45%
1hr 30min — ads, messages, short texts
ListeningKey section
30%
30min — often the hardest section
Audio over speakers, usually played twice. Practice starts with exam-like conditions.
Speaking
25%
10–15min — partner conversation
Pass score: 55% (Suficiente) • CAPLE exam
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2026 sessions: May · July · November
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🇧🇷 Brasileiro? Você pode ser dispensado do CIPLE A2
Under Art. 6(4) of Lei 37/81, citizens of countries where Portuguese is an official language — including Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde and other CPLP nations — are legally exempt from the language requirement for naturalization. Your nationality itself satisfies the condition; a CIPLE certificate is not mandatory.
You still need: 3 years of legal residency (reduced from 5 for CPLP nationals), a clean criminal record, and proof of ties to Portugal.
In practice, some AIMA offices request additional language evidence. Many Brazilians take CIPLE A2 voluntarily to remove any risk of delay — Prep2Go prepares you in 6–10 weeks. Verify your specific situation with a Portuguese immigration lawyer.
Roadmap to Portuguese Citizenship
CIPLE A2 (or PLA) is the language gate between legal residency and citizenship. You need to pass it before submitting your citizenship application. Here's where it fits.
Most applicants reach Phase 2 after 3–5 years of residency. CIPLE A2 is the only gate between you and the passport — Prep2Go covers exactly this step.
Roadmap summary: Phase 1 — legal eligibility (residency permit). Phase 2 — A2 proficiency via CIPLE or PLA (55% pass). Phase 3 — citizenship application and approval.
Brazilian (and other CPLP nationals): under Art. 6(1)(c) of Lei n.º 37/81, the standard 5-year residency requirement is reduced to 3 years for citizens of Portuguese-speaking countries. If you hold Brazilian citizenship, you may be eligible to apply two years earlier than the general rule.
Under Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2024, de 5 de março, the 5-year period (3 years for CPLP nationals) is counted from the date you submit your initial residence permit application, not from its issuance. Check the official CAPLE website for current exam dates and registration deadlines.
What to Expect on Exam Day
The CIPLE A2 has 3 components.
1. Reading & Writing
1hr 30min • 45% of score
Read short texts (ads, messages, articles). Write 2 texts (25–35 words and 60–80 words). Word count matters — under or over means deduction.
2. Listening
30min • 30% — often the hardest
Audio over speakers — no headphones. Each recording usually played twice. Background noise is common.
3. Speaking
10–15min • 25% of score
Partner conversation with another candidate. Picture descriptions and role-play. Fluency matters more than perfection.
Pass score: 55% (Suficiente) or higher. Full exam guide →
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