Course Overview
The Portuguese Language Course (B1 | B2 Level – Independent User / Utilizador Independente) is a certified qualification program integrated into the Catálogo Nacional de Qualificações (ANQEP), designed to provide foreign citizens with comprehensive linguistic autonomy for social integration, professional growth, and academic studies in Portugal.
Level B1 (Independent User) – 100 Hours
📘 UFCD 6397UI: Eu, a sociedade e a cultura
50 Hours
Me, Society, and Culture
Development of intermediate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills covering social institutions, cultural identity, media comprehension, and participating in discussions on community and societal topics.
💬 UFCD 6398UI: Eu e os outros
25 Hours
Me and Others
Interpersonal relations, formal correspondence, email writing, interacting in professional and public environments, handling complaints, and expressing nuanced opinions.
🎭 UFCD 6399UI: Atualidade cultural
25 Hours
Cultural Current Events
Engagement with contemporary Portuguese and Lusophone arts, cinema, literature, music traditions, cultural events, and news analysis.
Level B2 (Independent User) – 75 Hours
🚀 UFCD 6400UI: Sociedade e projetos de vida
50 Hours
Society and Life Projects
Strategic life and career planning in Portugal, entrepreneurship, setting up corporate structures, understanding tax duties (Finanças/IRS), university admission pathways, and long-term professional projects.
🌍 UFCD 6401UI: Atualidades
25 Hours
Current Events
In-depth analysis of national and international news, debates on sustainability, technology, digital transition, and active civic participation in Portugal and the European Union.
Additional Foundational Module
🔤 UFCD 10647: Dimensão gráfica e alfabeto em português para utilizadores de outros sistemas de escrita
25 Hours
Graphic dimension and Portuguese alphabet for users of other writing systems
If you are transitioning from a non-Latin alphabet (such as Cyrillic, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, or Mandarin), the catalogue includes this supplementary training unit to familiarize you with the Latin writing system before or during your language studies.





