Brazilian Portuguese for the certification you need, the career you're building, the conversations you want to have, or the child you're raising. All taught by Dra. Carla. First class free.
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The only Brazilian Portuguese certificate that counts.
CELPE-Bras is the only Brazilian Portuguese proficiency certificate officially recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC). It's accepted by universities, employers, and immigration authorities in Brazil and around the world.
If you need Brazilian Portuguese certified — for university admission, professional credentials, citizenship applications, or career mobility — CELPE-Bras is the exam that counts.
We prepare students strategically — with the most effective materials and individualized attention. This isn't a generic Portuguese course with the word 'CELPE-Bras' attached. It's purpose-built for the exam, taught by a USP-credentialed professor with deep knowledge of the official INEP criteria.
What sets our preparation apart
A monthly subscription: 4 individual classes of 80 minutes per month (one per week). Most students prepare for 3–6 months — the timeline is anchored to your exam date.
The program covers every component of the exam — the four written tasks and the Face-to-Face Interaction (IFF). Each student receives individualized feedback based on the official INEP evaluation criteria.
During live classes, we focus on oral communication (listening and speaking) and reading. This is where Carla works with you in real time, builds your conversational fluency, and prepares you for the IFF.
Written work happens between classes. You write each essay at home on the assigned topic. Carla returns it with detailed feedback by email — error analysis, deviation patterns, and targeted grammar exercises to address what came up. In the next class, we have dedicated time to clarify any recurring grammar questions from your writing.
This structure means every class is high-value face-time, and every essay gets careful, written feedback you can return to.
Want to understand our CELPE-Bras process first?
Our CELPE-Bras hub covers exactly what the exam tests, who needs it, how Dra. Carla prepares candidates, and what to expect at each level — before you commit to anything.
Cohorts are limited to 4 students. Most students book 6–10 weeks before their exam date.
Pricing
$180/mo · small cohorts, capped at 4
No. Complete beginners are welcome in all programs. The free first class is a placement session — we assess your level and design your plan from there.
All classes are held on Zoom. You get a recurring link when you enroll.
Dra. Carla works with students across North America, Europe, and Brazil. Morning, afternoon, and evening slots are available. Time zone accommodations are confirmed at booking.
Yes. If you start with 1:1 Adult Classes and later decide to pursue CELPE-Bras, we transition you — no penalty, no lost credits.
CELPE-Bras cohorts are capped at 4 students. Business Portuguese and Adult 1:1 are individual. Young Learners groups are max 4 children; 1:1 options are also available.
A class credit is one prepaid class slot. Each plan comes with a set number of credits per month — for example, the standard monthly plans include 4 credits (one class per week). One credit is used per class attended. Credits do not expire: any unused credits carry over and remain in your account indefinitely. You can purchase credits by enrolling in a monthly plan or by buying a class pack — contact us to get started.
Unused class credits are fully refundable within 30 days of purchase, no questions asked. After 30 days, unused credits remain valid indefinitely — they never expire.
Yes — Carla speaks English fluently and uses it whenever a concept needs a clear explanation, a grammar point needs context, or you're simply stuck. She also has working knowledge of German and Spanish. You're never left guessing what something means. The goal is for you to understand and progress, not to sink or swim in a language you're still learning.
Book your free first class. It is a real 30-minute lesson with Dra. Carla. She'll assess your level, understand your goals, and recommend the right path — with no pressure to enroll.
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