CIPLE A2 practice test: free practice for the Portuguese A2 exam
Published 2026-11-04 · Last updated 2026-11-04 · Every exam fact links to its official source
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The CIPLE (Certificado Inicial de Português Língua Estrangeira) is CAPLE's exam at level A2 of the Common European Framework. CAPLE describes it as proof of a basic ability to interact in a limited number of predictable everyday situations. CAPLE
This site gives you free, original practice in the same format as the exam, plus the official facts with a link for each one. Start with the part you find hardest.
Reading practice
Public notices, ads and a short letter. Multiple-choice and matching, with instant answers.
Writing tasks
6 original prompts, 3 model answers, a word counter and a self-check list.
Listening practice
4 everyday scripts read aloud by your browser, with questions.
Speaking practice
Questions and role-play cards for all three parts of the oral exam.
Exam format and pass mark
Parts, timing, weights, grades, fee and dates, from CAPLE.
Score calculator
Free tool: your weighted total, grade band and the speaking score you need.
Exam-day rules
What to bring, lateness, banned items, results, re-marking and fees, from CAPLE.
Exam dates and availability
How CIPLE sessions work, who sets the dates, and why registration may show no date.
Registration and payment
The five steps, payment methods, the 24-hour rule and the no-refund rule, from CAPLE.
Results, certificate, re-evaluation
Where results appear, certificate timing, the 5-working-day re-evaluation request.
CIPLE vs A2 course certificate
What the nationality rules list as proof of language. Sources, not advice.
Requisito de língua (PT)
Nacionalidade portuguesa: teste ou certificado, nível A2 e o CIPLE.
Em português
Exame CIPLE A2: estrutura, classificação e exemplos de exercícios.
The CIPLE A2 at a glance
| Part (official name) | Time | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and writing (Compreensão da Leitura e Produção e Interação Escritas) | 1h15 | 45% |
| Listening (Compreensão do Oral) | 30 min | 30% |
| Speaking (Produção e Interação Orais) | 15 min per pair of candidates | 25% |
You pass with 55% or more overall: Suficiente 55-69%, Bom 70-84%, Muito Bom 85-100%.
Source: CAPLE, CIPLE exam page (archived copy, 13 Oct 2026)
CAPLE's FAQ says that under current Portuguese law the CIPLE (A2) is the minimum level for acquiring Portuguese nationality. Rules can change, so check the current requirements with the authority handling your application. This site is study help only, not legal or immigration advice.
Source: CAPLE FAQ (archived copy, 19 Oct 2026). Camões, I.P. confirms that CAPLE's exams are recognised by Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and accepted for study, work and nationality applications: Camões, Certificação PLE.
Official sample papers (free, from CAPLE): Reading and writing sample (PDF) · Listening sample (PDF) · Listening audio (MP3) · Answer key (PDF). Do these too: our practice items are extra, original practice in the same format.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CIPLE A2?
The CIPLE (Certificado Inicial de Português Língua Estrangeira) is CAPLE's exam at level A2 of the Common European Framework, attesting a basic ability to interact in a limited number of predictable everyday situations (CAPLE).
What is the pass mark for the CIPLE A2?
55% overall. 55-69% is Suficiente, 70-84% Bom and 85-100% Muito Bom (CAPLE).
Are the practice questions on this site official?
No. They are original practice items in the same format as the exam. Official sample papers are free from CAPLE and linked on each page.
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