IELTS

Internationally recognised standard language tests. Students must sit one of the recognised language tests (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) for a formal qualification in language proficiency.

(CEFR)The CEFR is an international standard for describing language ability. It marks an individual’s language skills along a six-mark scale ranging from A1 (beginners) to C2 (advanced). The highest CEFR level in IELTS would be band 9.

There are Six CEFR levels:

• A0/A1 English (Beginner/Elementary)

Level A0/A1 corresponds to basic users of English who can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.

• A2 English (Pre Intermediate)

Level A2 corresponds to those users who can understand basic expressions and communicate in a simple manner.

• B1 English (Intermediate) Or Independent User

Level B1 corresponds to users who can understand and produce text on familiar topics and give opinions and descriptions.

• B2 English (Upper Intermediate) Or Independent User

Level B2 corresponds to users who can produce clear, detailed text and interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity.

• C1 English (Advanced)

Level C1 corresponds to users who can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. They can use language flexibly and effectively for all purposes.

• C2 English (Proficient)

Level C2 corresponds to proficient users of English, who can understand and express virtually everything with ease and differentiate finer shades of meaning.