# English language proficiency in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/english-language-proficiency-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-30T22:00:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Reports indicate that Brazil ranks 75th out of 123 countries in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, with a proficiency level classified as low. While the country scored 516 in reading, it scored 464 in speaking. In professional settings, a Pearson survey found that 32% of Brazilians use English daily at work, and 70% of respondents believe improved mastery would aid job performance.

In response to educational needs, the Federal Network of Professional, Scientific and Technological Education in Brazil is offering the English Language Proficiency Exam (EPLI) free of charge to enrolled students until November 14. The exam is intended to support academic mobility, exchanges, scholarships, and postgraduate studies.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Brazil's Federal Institutes offer free English proficiency exams

Students in Brazil's Federal Network can take the free English Language Proficiency Exam (EPLI) until November 14 for academic and research purposes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-federal-institutes-offer-free-english-proficiency-exams

### 2026-09-24: English proficiency levels in Brazil highlight workplace challenges

Brazil ranks 75th in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, showing a significant gap between reading and speaking skills among professionals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/english-proficiency-levels-in-brazil-highlight-workplace-challenges

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