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We are committed to making your experience of taking the Aptis ESOL test with us as simple as possible. We are happy to accept registrations from candidates throughout Portugal and offer test sessions in the locations listed below.

You can register up to three working days before the test takes place (subject to places still being available), by filling in the form for the relevant test centre. Please apply as far ahead as possible to guarantee a place in your preferred session. 

The test fees for Aptis ESOL until 31/08/2025 are:

  • Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers:  EUR 90.00
  • Aptis ESOL Advanced: EUR 104.00

The test fees for Aptis ESOL as of 01/09/2025 are:

  • Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers:  EUR 92.00
  • Aptis ESOL Advanced: EUR 106.00

Please choose a location from the list below to find out the available test dates and information on how to register.

If you are a Russian national, or are planning to visit Russia in the coming months, please read this statement prior to start your Aptis ESOL booking.

 If you have any questions, please get in touch at: exams.portugal@pt.britishcouncil.org

Lisbon

Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers fee is EUR 90.00 until 31/08/2025. Aptis ESOL Advanced fee is EUR 104.00 until 31/08/2025.
As of 01/09/2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers fee is EUR 92.00 and Aptis ESOL Advanced is EUR 106.00.

Aptis ESOL calendar with forthcoming scheduled test dates in Lisbon

Please register as soon as possible to ensure a place on your preferred date. Places are limited.

Aptis ESOL dates and registration:

JULY 2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers / Aptis ESOL Advanced
Register here
AUGUST 2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers / Aptis ESOL Advanced
Register here
SEPTEMBER 2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers / Aptis ESOL Advanced
Register here

Faro

Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers fee is EUR 90.00 until 31/08/2025. Aptis ESOL Advanced fee is EUR 104.00 until 31/08/2025.
As of 01/09/2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers fee is EUR 92.00 and Aptis ESOL Advanced is EUR 106.00.

Aptis ESOL calendar with forthcoming scheduled test dates in Faro

Please register as soon as possible to ensure a place on your preferred date. Places are limited.

Aptis ESOL dates and registration:

JULY 2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers / Aptis ESOL Advanced
Register here
AUGUST 2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers / Aptis ESOL Advanced
Register here
SEPTEMBER 2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers / Aptis ESOL Advanced
Register here

Porto

Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers fee is EUR 90.00 until 31/08/2025. Aptis ESOL Advanced fee is EUR 104.00 until 31/08/2025.
As of 01/09/2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers fee is EUR 92.00 and Aptis ESOL Advanced is EUR 106.00.

Aptis ESOL calendar with forthcoming scheduled test dates in Porto

Please register as soon as possible to ensure a place on your preferred date. Places are limited.

Aptis ESOL dates and registration:

JULY 2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers / Aptis ESOL Advanced
Register here
AUGUST 2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers / Aptis ESOL Advanced
Register here
SEPTEMBER 2025 Aptis ESOL General / Aptis ESOL for Teachers / Aptis ESOL Advanced
Register here

Other locations

In partnership with Learning School and Prof Nelson Soares, the National English Certification Project is developed with School Groups and Municipalities across the country, giving students the opportunity to certify their level of proficiency in English, as well as having preparation classes for this purpose, with the quality seal of the British Council. This is a project aimed at students aged 13 and over and adults interested in obtaining a certification in English.  

The price for this enrolment includes the preparation classes for the Aptis ESOL exam, as well as the exam itself.

Sign up here