Celpe-Bras
Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros
📋 About the Celpe-Bras
Celpe-Bras (Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros) is the only official Brazilian Portuguese proficiency certificate recognized by the Brazilian government. Developed and administered by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) through INEP, Celpe-Bras is required for foreigners seeking to study at Brazilian universities, practice regulated professions in Brazil, or validate foreign degrees. It is internationally recognized and accepted by institutions in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 3h 20min
- Cost
- $150 BRL
- Validity
- 5 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
📍 Test Centers
100+
in 35+ Countries
- Countries
- 35+
🏢 Test Organizer
INEP (Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira)
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2024-01-01
2024 Exam Calendar Released
2023-06-01
Updated Exam Materials