BBILCentre levels |
UCLES examinations |
ALTE levels |
CEF |
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KET |
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FCE |
CAE |
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Proficiency |
5 |
C2 (Mastery) |
7.5 - 9.0 |
276+ |
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Advanced |
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C1 (Effective proficiency) |
6.5 - 7.0 |
236 - 275 |
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Upper Intermediate |
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3 |
B2 Vantage |
5.5 - 6.0 |
176 - 235 |
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Intermediate |
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B1 Threshold |
4.5 - 5.0 |
126 - 175 |
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Pre-Intermediate |
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A2 Waystage |
3.5 - 4.0 |
96 - 125 |
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Starter |
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Legend:
UCLES |
- The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate |
ALTE |
- Association of Language Testers in Europe |
CEF |
- Common European Framework |
IELTS |
- International English Language Testing System |
TOEFL |
- Test of English as a Foreign Language |
FCE |
- First Certificate in English |
CAE |
- Certificate in Advanced English |
CPE |
- Certificate of Proficiency in English |
Level A1 Breakthrough |
Basic communication is possible with assistance and you understand simple sentences spoken slowly and clearly. |
Level A2 Waystage |
You can deal with simple situations, but need to develop all language areas and skills. |
Level B1Threhold |
You can make effective and independent use of the language in a range of situations although there are still lapses in communication. |
Level B2 Vantage |
Your use of the language is consistent and usually appropriate but lapses in fluency and accuracy still occur in complex situations. |
Level C1 Effective proficiency |
You have a good command of the language. It is fluent, accurate and well-organized with only a few uncertainties in complex and difficult situations. |
Level C2 Mastery |
You have an excellent command of the language and can tackle the most difficult tasks. |