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DUPLE (Diploma Universitrio de Portugus Lngua Estrangeira)

The DUPLE was established by the Departamento de Língua e Cultura Portuguesa at the University of Lisbon under the authorization of the Portuguese Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros e da Educação (Ministry of Education). The DUPLE corresponds to the ALTE Level C2 or Advanced level according to the Council of Europe and candidates should be able to interact in complex everyday and business contexts. The diploma is recognized as the Portuguese language entrance requirement for higher education and is also accepted as proof of Portuguese language proficiency within business contexts.


Structure

The examination consists of five sections:

  • Written comprehension (reading); consists of two parts (one hour 15 minutes)
  • Written expression (writing); consists of two parts (one hour 45 minutes)
  • Structural comprehension; consists of two parts (one hour 15 minutes)
  • Oral expression (speaking); consists of three tasks (15 minutes)
  • Oral comprehension (listening); consists of three parts (45 minutes)


Results

There are three passing grades:

  • Suficiente (pass); 55-69% of the exam
  • Bom (good); 70-84% of the exam
  • Muito Bom (very good); 85-100% of the exam


Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:

Universidade de Lisboa