| Level | CEFR Level | Equivalent Exam Level | Your ability |
| 0 : Beginner | 0 | IELTS 1-2 TOEIC 0-150 |
You can speak and understand English in a very limited way. In a few weeks: be able to shop or travel with basic English. You will know the fundamentals of English pronunciation. |
| 1 : Elementary | A1 | IELTS 2-3 TOEIC 151-300 CAMBRIDGE KET |
You can understand language used in everyday situations if the speaker speaks slowly and clearly. By the end of this level: make simple sentences and reply to simple questions; talk about likes/dislikes, family and routines; order a meal in a restaurant/go shopping and understand and write basic text. |
| 2 : Pre-Intermediate | A2 | IELTS 3-4 TOEFL iBT 0-31 TOEIC 301-400 |
You can communicate in a range of everyday social and travel contexts. By the end of this level: talk with confidence (go shopping, book a hotel room); make conversation in English; write & understand simple written text and understand a wider range of grammar and vocabulary. |
| 3 : Intermediate | B1 | IELTS 4-5 TOEFL iBT 31-34 TOEIC 401-525 CAMBRIDGE PET |
You can speak English with some confidence. By the end of this level: take part in routine conversations; write & understand simple written text; make notes & understand most of the general meaning of lectures, meetings, TV programmes and extract basic information from a written document. |
| 4 : Upper intermediate | B2 | IELTS 5-6 TOEFL iBT 35-59 TOEIC 526-750 CAMBRIDGE FCE |
You can use English effectively. By the end of this level: take part in extended conversations; write & understand most text, including a simple essay; understand most of a TV programme, presentation or lecture, but not technical or theoretical information. |
| 5 : Advanced | C1 | IELTS 6-7 TOEFL iBT 60-93 TOEIC 751-900 CAMBRIDGE CAE |
You can use English in a range of culturally appropriate ways. By the end of this level: take part in lengthy conversations & discussions; write and understand most text including formal, academic and professional documents; easily understand TV, plays, films, lectures and presentations. |
| 6 : Proficient | C2 | IELTS 7-8 TOEFL iBT 94-109 TOEIC 901+ CAMBRIDGE CPE |
You can use English with ease and fluency. To improve: Increase your understanding of the nuances of the language and engage in independent reading to develop your vocabulary further. |