General English
Lower Intermediate
This level enables people to gain basic English skills, understand short notices and simple spoken directions, communicate in familiar situations.
Intermediate
At this level, learners should be able to cope linguistically in a range of every day situations which require use of English in their own or foreign country, in contact with native and non-native speakers of the language.
First Certificate
Learners should have a wide grasp of vocabulary, be able to construct an argument, use appropriate communication styles for a variety of situations, be aware of register and of the conventions of politeness and degrees of formality as they are expressed through language.
Advanced
It indicates a high level of language competence for candidates wishing to use English for professional or study purposes and communicate confidently in most daily situations & work.
Proficiency
This is the highest level course which shows progress beyond a good knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and the ability to use the language in real contexts. Ideal for those seeking to work or study abroad, or to develop a career which requires language skills.
| Common European Framework Level |
General English |
Business English Certificates |
Cambridge ESOL Skill for Life |
IELTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Basic User |
A1 Breakthrough |
Entry 1 | 1.0-2.5 | ||
| A2 Waystage |
KET | Entry 2 | 3.0 | ||
| B Independent User |
B1 Threshold |
PET | BEC Preliminary |
Entry 3 | 3.5-4.5 |
| B2 Vantage |
FCE | BEC Vantage |
Level 1 | 5.0-6.0 | |
| C Proficient User |
C1 Proficiency |
CAE | BEC Higher |
Level 2 | 6.5-7.0 |
| C2 Mastery |
CPE | Level 3 |
7.5-9.0 | ||