IELTS and APTIS Exams
IELTS Exams
If you need to prove your level of English knowledge for specific purposes, the University of Algarve offers you that possibility, through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). This international project is managed by three partners: British Council, University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations and IDP: IELTS Australia.
The IELTS exam is designed to assess the language skills of candidates who intend to study or pursue a professional activity where English is the language of communication. Candidates have the possibility to choose the "Academic" module, which is required by higher education institutions, or the "General Training", required by employers.
It should be noted that IELTS complies with the highest international standards of linguistic assessment, it is recognized worldwide, and is also a requirement for attending MBA, Masters and PhD courses in Erasmus Mundus in Portugal. In this exam four skills are assessed: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
2024 calendar
Available modules: "Academic" e "General Training"
Place: Faro, Gambelas Campus - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, building 1
Exam date |
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Saturday, January, 13 |
Saturday, February, 10 |
Saturday, March, 9 |
Saturday, April, 13 |
Saturday, May, 11 |
Saturday, June, 15 |
Saturday, July, 13 |
Saturday, August, 10 |
Saturday, September, 14 |
Saturday, October, 12 |
Saturday, November, 9 |
SSaturday, December, 14 |
Registration and fee
Applications are made to the British Council.
Academic: 250 Euros
General Training: 250 Euros
APTIS Exams
Aptis ESOL is an English language qualification developed by the British Council and regulated by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
If you need to certify your level of English, Aptis ESOL is a quick and affordable way. The University of Algarve allows you to take the exam and certify your level of knowledge, from A1 to C2, according to the Common European Framework or Reference (CEFR).
Aptis ESOL is available in three variants: Aptis ESOL General, assesses levels A1 to B2 on the CEFR; Aptis ESOL Advanced, tests language proficiency from B1 to C2 on the CEFR; and Aptis ESOL for Teachers with the same format as Aptis ESOL General with content adapted for the educational context. Assesses level A1 to B2 on the CEFR.
2024 calendar
Available modules: "Aptis ESOL General" e "Aptis ESOL Advanced"
Location: Faro, Gambelas Campus - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, building 1
Exam date |
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Saturday, January, 20 |
Saturday, February, 17 |
SSaturday, March, 23 |
Saturday, April, 20 |
Saturday, May, 25 |
Saturday, June, 22 |
Saturday, July, 27 |
Saturday, August, 24 |
Saturday, September, 21 |
Saturday, October, 26 |
Saturday, November, 23 |
Saturday, December, 21 |
Registration and fee
Applications are made to the British Council.
Aptis ESOL General: 87 Euros
Aptis ESOL Advanced: 99 Euros