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    The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF or CEFR) was created by the Council of Europe to standardize language exam levels. It includes six levels from A1 for beginners to C2 for mastery. Each level is described in terms of language skills. Many major English exams map to the CEF levels, ranging from Cambridge English Key (KET) at A2 to Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) at C2. A comparison chart provides approximate CEF level equivalents for different exams.

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    The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF or CEFR) was created by the Council of Europe to standardize language exam levels. It includes six levels from A1 for beginners to C2 for mastery. Each level is described in terms of language skills. Many major English exams map to the CEF levels, ranging from Cambridge English Key (KET) at A2 to Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) at C2. A comparison chart provides approximate CEF level equivalents for different exams.

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    The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF or CEFR) was created by the Council of Europe to standardize language exam levels. It includes six levels from A1 for beginners to C2 for mastery. Each level is described in terms of language skills. Many major English exams map to the CEF levels, ranging from Cambridge English Key (KET) at A2 to Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) at C2. A comparison chart provides approximate CEF level equivalents for different exams.

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    CEF Levels

    The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF or CEFR) was put
    together by the Council of Europe as a way of standardising the levels of language exams in
    different regions. It is very widely used internationally and all important exams are mapped to
    the CEFR.
    There are six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2. These are described in the table below.
    Click here to see which exams are at which CEFR levels.
    Click here to do a test to see which level to study at and here to see what grammar you should
    know at each level.
    Council of Europe
    levels

    Description

    C2

    The capacity to deal with material which is academic or cognitively


    demanding, and to use language to good effect at a level of performance
    which may in certain respects be more advanced than that of an average
    native speaker.
    Example: CAN scan texts for relevant information, and grasp main topic of
    text, reading almost as quickly as a native speaker.
    All practice tests at this level

    Mastery

    C1
    Effective
    Operational
    Proficiency

    B2
    Vantage

    B1
    Threshold

    A2
    Waystage

    The ability to communicate with the emphasis on how well it is done, in


    terms of appropriacy, sensitivity and the capacity to deal with unfamiliar
    topics.
    Example: CAN deal with hostile questioning confidently. CAN get and hold
    onto his/her turn to speak.
    All practice tests at this level
    The capacity to achieve most goals and express oneself on a range of topics.
    Example: CAN show visitors around and give a detailed description of a
    place.
    All practice tests at this level
    The ability to express oneself in a limited way in familiar situations and to
    deal in a general way with nonroutine information.
    Example: CAN ask to open an account at a bank, provided that the
    procedure is straightforward.
    All practice tests at this level
    An ability to deal with simple, straightforward information and begin to
    express oneself in familiar contexts.
    Example: CAN take part in a routine conversation on simple predictable
    topics.

    All exams and practice tests at this level

    A1
    Breakthrough

    A basic ability to communicate and exchange information in a simple way.


    Example: CAN ask simple questions about a menu and understand simple
    answers.

    Comparison of CEF levels and scores for the various exams


    The following gives an approximate comparison between the different exams. The exams all use
    the Common European Framework (CEF) proficiency levels.
    Click here for a free test to check your level.

    A2
    Cambridge English Key (KET)
    PTE General Level 1
    PTE Academic 30-42

    B1
    Cambridge English Preliminary (PET)
    BEC Prelim
    IELTS 4-4.5
    TOEFL iBT 57-86
    TOEIC 550
    PTE General Level 2
    PTE Academic 43-58
    Trinity ISE I

    B2
    Cambridge English First (FCE)
    BEC Vantage

    IELTS 5-6.5
    TOEFL iBT 87-109
    Michigan ECCE
    PTE General Level 3
    PTE Academic 59-75
    Trinity ISE II

    C1
    Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
    BEC Higher
    IELTS 7-8
    TOEFL iBT 110-120
    TOEIC 880
    PTE General Level 4
    PTE Academic 76-84

    C2
    Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
    IELTS 8.5-9
    Michigan ECPE
    PTE General Level 5
    PTE Academic 85+

    Levels
    Level test
    CEFR Levels

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