EFL/ESL Exams & Levels
| A Guide to EFL Exams and Levels | |||||
| Level |
Common European Framework (CEF) & ALTE Levels |
Cambridge Exams |
IELTS Score |
TOEFL iBT Score |
TOEIC Score |
| Proficiency | C2 Mastery ALTE Level 5 |
CPE | 7.5-9 | 113-120 | 911-990 |
| Advanced | C1 Effective Operational Proficiency ALTE Level 4 |
CAE BEC Higher ESOL SFL Level 2 |
6.5-7 | 92-112 | 701-910 |
| Upper Intermediate | B2 Vantage ALTE Level 3 |
FCE BEC Vantage ESOL SFL Level 1 |
5-6 | 62-91 | 541-700 |
| Intermediate | B1 Threshold ALTE Level 2 |
PET BEC Preliminary ESOL SFL Entry 3 |
3.5-4.5 | 43-61 | 381-540 |
| Pre-Intermediate | |||||
| Elementary | A2 Waystage ALTE Level 1 |
KET YLE Flyers ESOL SFL Entry 2 |
3 | 32-42 | 246-380 |
| Beginner | A1 Breakthrough ALTE Breakthrough |
YLE Movers ESOL SFL Entry 1 |
1-2 | ||
| Starter | YLE Starters | ||||
| For details on exams and links to their examining bodies click here. ESOL SFL = ESOL Skills for Life iBT = Internet Based Test TOEFL/TOEIC comparative scores: ESL Exams: A Teacher’s Guide |
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Source: Cambridge International Book Centre
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