PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE

VALID FOR CITIZENSHIP/PERMANENT RESIDENCY APPLICATION
WITHOUT EXAM!

Ciple School is an online school that offers online Portuguese language classes tailored to the needs of foreign residents who wish to obtain the A2 level Portuguese language certificate for their Portuguese nationality or permanent residency application.

No Exam Required

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A2 Level Portuguese at Your Own Pace

Your CIPLE School Course will help you obtain your A2 Level Portuguese Certificate without the stress and anxieties of exams, from the comfort of your home. Your CIPLE School Certificate will make your application for either Portuguese Citizenship or Permanent Portuguese Residency hassle-free!…

Accredited by

With our 15 years of experience of running a Portuguese language school with all of our teachers trained in Portugal, a portfolio of up to 100 teachers offering both face to face and online classes both to groups and to individuals/couples.
We are very very happy and pleased that we as a school have gained the confidence in running this certification by the accredited governmental bodies!

REVIEWS

Colin Dun, Australia
At Ciple School we were able to learn the language with an amazing teacher and complete the A2 level required for our Portuguese nationality application. Agora somos portugueses! 🙂 Obrigado Ciple School!
Estelle Berger, USA
If you need to get the Portuguese language certificate (A2) for your citizenship application while learning the language in small classes and with excellent teachers who engage and provide targeted skills for every student, CIPLE School is THE school!
Tyrrel Fairhead, South Africa
Very professional Team! I enrolled with my family (of 5 people) and we learned the language effectively towards the A2 level certificate for our Portuguese nationality applications!
Amr, Egypt
We searched for the best option of meeting the language proficiency requirement for our Portuguese citizenship applications as we needed a course adapted to our professional/academic lives as me and my wife and our 3 daughters (that are still in the college) have different schedules' needs. Ciple School was the best option! We completed the 150h course at our own pace (in 5 months), we learned the language and received our A2 level certificates and now, finally, we are about to receive our new nationality! 🙂
Yumi Dondo, Japan
Me and my husband booked the private course and we completed the 150h course at our own pace which allowed us a great balance with our private/busy professional lives. At the end we got our A2 level certificate that we used for our citizenship application (which has been successfully completed - We are now Portuguese and speak this amazing language :))
COURSE OPTIONS
INTENSIVE

Next Start Date: 19/03/2025

15 weeks

10 hours per week

10 students max

Price: 5.500€

STANDARD

Next Start Date: 19/03/2025

25 weeks

6 hours per week

10 students max

Price: 4.750€

PRIVATE

Next Start Date: You Decide

Schedule? You Decide

Tailor-Made

1-1 OR PRIVATE GROUP

Price upon request

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A2 level (Elementary User) certificate provided by Ciple School accepted in the application for the Portuguese citizenship/nationality or permanent residence permit?

Yes, the language certificate you receive at the end of Ciple School’s online course is valid for the Portuguese citizenship/nationality or Permanent Residence application!

In accordance with Portuguese Nationality/Citizenship law (subparagraphs (a), (c), and (d) of paragraph 2 of Article 25 of Decree-Law No. 237-A/2006, of December 14, as amended by Decree-Law No. 26/2022, of 18 March), knowledge of the Portuguese language can also be proven by one of the following means:

d) A certificate of qualifications attesting the completion of level A2 or higher, issued by a public educational institution, employment and training centers, or protocol centers of the IEFP – Institute for Employment and Vocational Training, I.P. (IEFP, I.P.), and by Qualifica Centres, under the Ordinance No. 183/2020, of 5 August (amended by Ordinance No. 184/2022, published on 21st July)

The A2 level certificate offered by Ciple School meets this paragraph of Portuguese Nationality/Citizenship law!

If I complete the Ciple school online language course, do I have to take the Portuguese Language Official A2 level Exam CIPLE, commonly known as the "Nationality Exam"?

No, if you complete Ciple School course, you are exempted from taking the CIPLE exam.

How are the Ciple School courses organised?

Ciple School offers 150 hours’ courses called “Português Língua de Acolhimento” (PLA).
You complete the elementary levels (A1 plus A2) in 150 hours, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The 150 hours’ course takes place online (Zoom platform) in small groups (max. 10 people).

All the learning materials you will need to complete our A2 level course will be provided by our highly qualified teachers throughout the course.

Who can attend Ciple School courses?

PLA courses are aimed at citizens, aged 16 or over, whose native language is not Portuguese and/or who do not have basic, intermediate or advanced skills in Portuguese language according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), regardless of their legal situation in the country.
The beneficiaries must have a residence permit, in accordance with the national legislation applicable to foreign citizens, or must present one of the following documents:

  1. Proof of initiation of the procedure for the extension of stay in the national territory or for granting or renewing the residence permit;
  2. Proof of submission of the application for international protection or temporary protection;
  3. Proof of Social Security Identification Number (NISS) attribution.
  4. PLA courses are also addressed to citizens holding a short term visa for seasonal work, temporary stay visa or residence visa.

Why Ciple School courses are the best option for me?

Ciple School’s A2-level online courses are designed for all foreign residents in Portugal who wish to obtain the A2-level Portuguese language certificate valid for their Portuguese nationality/citizenship application, from the comfort of their home, at their own pace, without delays, and without the obligation of taking the official CIPLE exam, which requires preparation and logistics that are often incompatible with their professional and personal lives.

Do I receive a Certificate at the end of the course?

Yes, after you complete the 150 hours’ course, you will receive your A2 level certificate that meets the Language proficiency requirement for Portuguese citizenship or Permanent Residency (PR) application.

CONTACT US

About Us

Ciple School is an online school that offers online Portuguese language classes tailored to the needs of foreign residents who wish to obtain the A2 level Portuguese language certificate for their Portuguese nationality or permanent residency application.

Our Values

At Ciple School, our sole focus is to exceed our students’ best expectations by offering well-prepared lessons designed to achieve the best learning outcomes. To accomplish this, we always strive to follow our three core values: Dedication, ambition, and team spirit.

Our Team

Our skilled back-office team and highly qualified teachers work together with a single goal in mind: helping our students/clients achieving their main goal which is to learn the Portuguese language efficiently and obtain the A2 level certificate, valid for the Portuguese nationality or Permanent Residency application.