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IELTS & CEFR
What is the CEFR?
In a language-neutral style, the Common European Framework of Reference provides a complete description of learner level by skill. It's a great resource for school administrators, curriculum designers, instructors, teacher trainers, and advanced students. The CEFR is divided into three wide bands: A, B, and C. These are easily comparable to the phrases Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced — albeit the CEFR levels are more accurate (and calls them Basic, Independent, and Proficient). Each of the bands is subdivided into two levels, for a total of six levels.
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Council of Europe levels |
Description |
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C2 Mastery |
The ability to deal with academic or intellectually difficult content and to utilise language effectively at a level of performance that may be higher than that of an average native speaker in some ways. For example, CAN scan manuscripts for key information and comprehend the text's primary point, reading almost as quickly as a native speaker. |
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C1 Effective Operational Proficiency |
The ability to communicate effectively, with an emphasis on appropriateness, sensitivity, and the ability to deal with unexpected themes. Example: CAN confidently handle with harsh interrogation. CAN snag and keep his or her turn to speak. |
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B2 Vantage |
The ability to accomplish most objectives and articulate oneself on a variety of issues. Can tour guests around and give a full description of a location, for example. |
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B1 Threshold |
The ability to communicate oneself in limited ways in familiar contexts and to deal with nonroutine information in a general manner. |
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A2 Waystage |
Ability to deal with simple, straightforward information and start expressing oneself in familiar situations. For instance, CAN engage in a normal discourse over predictable themes. |
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A1 Breakthrough |
The ability to converse and exchange information on a fundamental level. For example, can ask and understand simple questions about a menu. |
Here are some popular CEFR levels and the scores or outcomes that match these levels to give you an idea of how the different tests compare.
You may learn more about CEFR levels by visiting this table.
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CEFR level |
Cambridge |
IELTS |
TOEFL |
PTE |
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A1 |
100-119 |
1.0-2.5 |
0-23 |
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A2 |
120-139 |
2.5-4.0 |
0-31 |
24-42 |
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B1 |
140-159 |
4.0-5.5 |
32-59 |
36-58 |
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B2 |
160-179 |
5.5-6.5 |
60-93 |
51-75 |
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C1 |
180-199 |
6.5-8.0 |
94-114 |
67-84 |
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C2 |
200-230 |
8.0-9.0 |
115-120 |
80-… |