Natalie Cafasso Forman, a Hispanic Studies BA (Hons) graduate, has just passed the Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese for Foreigners (CELPE- Brás) after learning Portuguese as part of her degree.

The CELPE- Brás, set up by Brazil’s Ministry of Education, is the only one of its kind recognised by the Brazilian Government and is required by foreign students who wish to study in Brazil and may be required by foreign professionals who wish to work or register with professional bodies in Brazil.

Natalie, the first student from Kent to pass the exam, said of her achievement: ‘Having studied Portuguese as a wild module along with my degree I felt it was really worth taking the Celpe Brás exam, as it’s a nationally recognised certificate often required by Brazilian employers and can help me get a job in Brazil, which would be amazing. I’d love to live and work in Brazil in the future. I would quite like to acknowledge Dr Antônio Márcio da Silva as it’s all down to his great teaching and encouragement!’

Congratulations to Natalie and we wish her every success in the future.