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The In-Person Libras Course at IFES Offers 40 Free Slots for the Public, with Selection by Lottery and Classes in the Second Semester of 2025. Online Registration Must Be Completed with a Limited Deadline and Required Documentation.
IFES Opens Registration for 40 Slots in the Initial and Continuing Education Course in Libras – Basic Level A2, with a free selection process aimed at the external public.
Registrations are online, the classification criterion is an electronic lottery, and classes are planned for the second semester of 2025.
The course lasts 60 hours, spread over 15 weeks, with meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2 PM to 4 PM, at Cefor.
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The registration period is from August 5, 2025, to August 24, 2025, with the list of those eligible for the lottery published on August 25 and the lottery on August 27 at 10 AM.
Who Can Participate
The 40 slots are intended for the external community that has completed high school.
It is desirable, but not mandatory, for the candidate to have taken Basic Libras – Level A1.
It is also necessary to have the availability to attend classes at the indicated time and access to a computer with internet, especially for interaction with materials and complementary activities.
How the Course Will Be
The free Libras course at IFES has a total workload of 60 hours, spread over 15 weeks.
Classes are scheduled to take place at Cefor, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2 PM to 4 PM.
The pedagogical objective is to enable the student to communicate, at a basic level, in everyday situations with users of Brazilian Sign Language Libras.
At the end of the course, participants should understand and use frequent expressions related to personal information, routine, work, shopping, and simple descriptions of environments.
Level A2 Explained
The training pathway follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at Level A2.
This level indicates that the student can understand isolated sentences and frequently used expressions in immediate relevance areas.
In practical terms, the free Libras course at IFES prepares students for short, straightforward interactions, with a basic repertoire focused on daily life.
There will be an emphasis on useful vocabulary, visual comprehension strategies, and conversation practice in Libras.
Selection Criteria
If the demand exceeds 40 slots, classification will be determined by electronic lottery.
The list of eligible persons for the lottery is published before the draw, and the process is recorded and made available online.
After the lottery, the documentation of the selected individuals is analyzed for confirmation and approval of enrollment.
Those who do not meet the documentation requirements within the deadline may lose their slot.
Required Documents
To participate, interested individuals must attach:
- Official identification document.
- CPF.
- Proof of completion of high school.
Other documents may be requested for data validation, according to the guidelines in the notice.
What Is Learned in Practice
The program includes the presentation of the manual alphabet, numbers, pronouns, frequently used verbs, and basic structures for greetings and descriptions.
It also covers thematic vocabulary related to family, work, services, and transportation.
Practical activities with simulated service situations, case studies, and visual comprehension exercises are part of the routine.
The free Libras course at IFES prioritizes functional communication, clarity of signs, and the cultural etiquette of the deaf community.
Why Training Matters
Libras has been recognized as a legal means of communication and expression in Brazil since 2002.
Basic mastery of the language improves service in schools, health services, public agencies, and businesses.
By taking the free Libras course at IFES, participants enhance their employability and contribute to more accessible environments.
This training also reinforces inclusive practices and reduces barriers in interacting with deaf individuals.
Workload and Attendance
Attendance is required for good academic performance.
The 60 hours are distributed over regular meetings for 15 weeks in the afternoon.
There is planning of activities, assessments, and practical exercises throughout the academic period.
Students should organize their schedules and transportation to meet at Cefor.
Certification
Graduates with satisfactory performance receive a certificate of initial and continuing education.
The document records the workload and the level of proficiency worked on (A2).
The certification can be used to prove qualification in selection processes, functional progression, and curriculum enhancement.
How to Register
- Check if you have completed high school.
- Gather RG, CPF, and proof of schooling in digital format that is legible.
- Fill out the electronic form within the period from August 5 to August 24, 2025.
- Confirm the submission of the required attachments.
- Follow the announcement of those qualified on August 25, the electronic lottery on August 27, and the enrollment stages.
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