When you have registered with us, you complete a level test. This assesses your vocabulary, grammar and writing skills. One of our teachers will then give you a speaking test and comprehensive needs analysis to make sure you find the level and course, which is right for you. Your interviewer will give you advice on which of our many courses is the best for you and an outline of the Learning Outcomes you need to achieve to progress to the next level.
The table below shows how our levels compare with the most common international English exams and frameworks.
|
Live Language Classes |
CEF |
IELTS |
Cambridge |
TOEFL (iBT) |
Pearson Academic |
|
Beginner / Elementary |
A1 |
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Pre-Intermediate |
A2 |
Up to 4.0 |
KET |
30 -42 |
|
|
Intermediate / Pre-IELTS |
B1 |
4.0 - 5.0 |
PET |
57 - 86 |
43 -58 |
|
Upper Intermediate / FCE / IELTS |
B2 |
5.0 - 6.5 |
FCE |
89 -107 |
58 - 75 |
|
Advanced / CAE |
C1 |
6.5 - 7.0 |
CAE |
110 - 120 |
76 - 84 |
Please note that exam preparation classes can only be studied at Intermediate level and above.
