CAPLE Exams - International Certification in Portuguese as a Foreign Language

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures (SMLC) at the University of Hong Kong is an accredited examination location for proficiency exams in Portuguese as a foreign language. The SMLC is certified by the Centre for Assessment and Certification of Portuguese as a Foreign Language (CAPLE) of the University of Lisbon. The CAPLE exam is the leading international standard assessing proficiency in Portuguese. It is widely accepted by a variety of institutions in Portugal and overseas for people looking to study, work and/or obtain Portuguese nationality. The exams assess competence in Portuguese as a foreign language in six levels (A1 to C2), as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) developed by the Council of Europe.

In May 2026, candidates in Hong Kong will be able to sit for CIPLE as well as for DEPLE and DIPLE at SMLC, on the dates announced below.

Registration closes on 27 April 2026 for exams held in May 2026.

Find out more about the range of exams available, fees and how to register at CAPLE

Candidates will receive a message informing about the venue and the time of their speaking exam ten to seven days before the date of the examination.

Please read the regulations for taking CAPLE exams carefully before scheduling your exam.

Contact details:

The University of Hong Kong

School of Modern Languages and Cultures, Portuguese Programme

Programme director: Dora Maria de Almeida

Room 5.01, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

Email: almeidad@hku.hk