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Kildare Language Institute
Mapping your Level / Grade

This grid breaks down the different language levels, helps you choose which exam you might take, and also explains your result.

For more information on the exams please click here:

CEF Level

Language Level

Cambridge Exams

IELTS

TOEFL

iBT

Trinity

GESE

Trinity

ISE

BEC

TOEIC

BULATS

C2

Proficiency

CPE

7.5+


12

IV


900

90 – 100

C1

Advanced

CAE

6.5 – 7

110 – 120

10, 11

III

BEC H

800

75 – 89

B2

Upper-Intermediate

FCE

5.0 – 6.0

87 – 109

7, 8, 9

II

BEC V

650

60 – 74

B1

Intermediate

PET

3.5 – 4.5

57 – 86

5, 6

I

BEC P

550

40 – 59

A2

Pre-Intermediate

KET

3.0


3, 4

O



20 – 39

A1

Beginners / Elementary




2

n/a



0 – 19


Your Course Level:

How do I know my language level?

Students are encouraged to take the Online Test (ESL students) which will give you your approximate language level. In addition, prior to commencement of classes, you will be given a more detailed exam which will ensure you are placed in the correct level and class.

However, in the meantime, this is a user-friendly description provided by the Council of Europe of what you should know in each level. If you feel happy you know all there is to know in one level, you should then be ready for the next level.


The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages


C2

Mastery

Proficiency

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

C1

Effective Operational Proficiency

Advanced

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him / herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

B2

Vantage

Upper-Intermediate

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

B1

Threshold

Intermediate

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics, which are familiar, or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

A2

Waystage

Pre-Intermediate

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

A1

Breakthrough

Beginners / Elementary

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him / herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he / she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

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