The National High School Examination (Enem) is the main gateway to Brazilian universities. Many people do not know that the test score can also be used to study outside of Brazil.
With my score, I can get into many foreign universities like Portugal, United Kingdom and Ireland.
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How to Use Enem Score to Study Abroad
Check out some of the companies that accept the Enem standard below.
Portugal
In Portugal alone, at least 50 companies accept the test score to select Brazilian applicants. It has been going on since 2014 when Inep (National Institute of Educational Studies and Research Anísio Teixeira), linked to the MEC, signed cooperation agreements with Portuguese universities and institutions.
A University of Coimbra (UC) The first to adopt Enem, other schools soon followed. The most recent agreement increased to 50 the number of Portuguese universities that accept our high school exam score.
In his case, exam marks have different weights for each subject. The minimum application score for each undergraduate course is 120 on the Portuguese scale of 0-200, which is equivalent to 600 on the Brazilian exam scale. This page From the University of Coimbra, you will get all the details about it.
University of Coimbra is one that accepts my score
Besides UC, other examples of higher education institutions in Portugal that accept the exam University of Lisbon, University of the Algarve, Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Avre (IPCA) And this Polytechnic Institute of Leiria.
However, MEC’s agreements with Portuguese universities do not involve the transfer of resources or student funding by the Brazilian government, as the European country charges students to study. See the complete list of Portuguese universities accepting Enem here.
Other international universities that accept me
Although formal MEC partnerships have only been signed with Portugal, other countries (such as the UK, France, Ireland and Canada) also consider the Enem score for undergraduate admission.
For example, in the United Kingdom, the Enum score is required for admission to Oxford, Kingston and Bristol universities. However, it is important to point out that they may also be asked to take a local entrance exam.
In British institutions, the National High School Examination score is added to other topics such as English fluency, the applicant’s secondary school record and extracurricular activities.
In France, although some French universities also accept the Enemy, access to Brazilians through the exam is a little more complicated. This is because institutions, usually in Brazil, must be approved before applying for courses in a European country.
to us
In the United States, New York University recently chose to accept the ENAM score for all undergraduate courses, replacing traditional standardized tests (SAT or ACT).
Because the university receives applications from students from other countries, they are not prepared for these standardized tests by the schools they attended. However, NYU has created a test flex policy that allows it to accept tests from other nationalities.
New York University has chosen to accept the ENEM score for all undergraduate courses
Brazilians who want to use Enem to apply to a US company can send their own reference. However, the person responsible for the school they attended high school must confirm the decision for the score to be official by New York University.
In Canada, the University of Toronto (one of the top universities in the country) requires a candidate to submit their Enum score along with their high school diploma. A candidate’s score in the exam will also count towards the marks in his application.
What you need to know to use ENEM abroad
Since each university establishes its own rules for accepting the national exam score, it is best to monitor the websites of the foreign institutions you wish to study in order to collect the necessary documents and not miss the application deadline.
It’s worth remembering that getting into a college outside of Brazil through me isn’t just about sending in Brazilian test scores and waiting for an acceptance letter. Proof of language proficiency does not replace other requirements of the selection process such as sending letters (recommendation, motivation etc.).
How to Use Your Grade to Study Abroad
Inform yourself!
For Portugal, the Ministry of Education has partnerships with specific universities. There are other countries that have universities that accept test scores. But in these cases, the method changes from one company to another.
Study hard
Getting good marks in the exam is very important. Not only does this show that you’re a dedicated student, it also makes it clear that you’ve mastered many basic high school-level skills. This is important information when selecting a Brazilian candidate for a foreign university, which usually receives students trained in another country’s educational system.
Take the test
Generally, you need to show your most recent ENM score while applying. Tests from previous years are unlikely to be accepted, so it is important to take the test every year.
Keep other documents handy
Your ENM score may not be enough to get a place in a foreign university. Outside companies usually also ask for other documents such as a CV, letter of motivation, letters of recommendation and school transcripts. So it is important that you keep these documents informed and secure.
Evaluate cost bearing mechanisms
Unlike Brazilian public universities, the foreign universities that accept me usually charge an annual fee. Hence, it is important to pursue scholarships or other means of meeting these expenses.
