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CIPLE (A2) — Produção e Interação Escritas
CIPLE is CAPLE's A2 Portuguese exam, the usual language proof for Portuguese nationality. Practise the two writing tasks, a 25–35-word reply to a message and a 60–80-word e-mail, letter or postcard, and get an estimated result for each.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 11, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Level
- A2 (CEFR); the minimum Portuguese level for nationality by naturalisation
- Components
- Reading + writing 1h15 (45%), listening 30 min (30%), speaking about 15 min per pair (25%)
- Writing
- Two texts: Texto 1, a 25–35-word reply to a message; Texto 2, an e-mail, letter or postcard of about 60–80 words
- Pass
- 55% overall; Suficiente 55–69%, Bom 70–84%, Muito Bom 85–100%
- Sessions
- International sessions in May, July and November; national sessions as CIPLE-P; fee €95
What you'll practise
A writing task you can have marked
Atrasado para o café
Combinou encontrar-se com um amigo, o Rui, num café às 18h00, mas vai chegar tarde. Ele envia-lhe esta mensagem para o telemóvel: «Olá! Já estou no café. Onde estás?» Responda à mensagem do Rui.
- Peça desculpa.
- Explique porque se atrasou.
- Diga a que horas chega.
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Questions about the CIPLE escrita
Is this the official CIPLE escrita?
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What is the real CIPLE escrita like?
Level: A2 (CEFR); the minimum Portuguese level for nationality by naturalisation. Components: Reading + writing 1h15 (45%), listening 30 min (30%), speaking about 15 min per pair (25%). Writing: Two texts: Texto 1, a 25–35-word reply to a message; Texto 2, an e-mail, letter or postcard of about 60–80 words. Pass: 55% overall; Suficiente 55–69%, Bom 70–84%, Muito Bom 85–100%. Sessions: International sessions in May, July and November; national sessions as CIPLE-P; fee €95.
How is my practice marked?
Your writing is marked against the exam's criteria by our AI examiner. Corrections are drawn on your own text and explained in your language, with an estimated level. It's an estimate, not an official result.
Can I take it on my phone?
Yes. The whole mock exam works on a phone, and your progress is saved in your browser.
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