Levels of English for Language Courses at Studio Cambridge

A Guide to English Language Learning Levels

Below is a guide to help you see what level of English you may be at and how we aim to use this guide to set targets for your improvement.

Studio Cambridge Levels

Description

Equivalent TOEIC score

Equivalent IELTS Band

Equivalent Cambridge Exam

Common European framework

1
Beginner

You have no ability to use the language except for a few isolated words.

10 - 50

1.0

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2
Elementary

You can understand and use familiar expressions. You can communicate in simple terms and can exchange information if the other person speaks slowly.

55 - 250

2.0 - 3.0

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A1

3
Lower Intermediate

You can take part in simple exchanges in everyday professional or personal life with a sympathetic native speaker.

255- 400

3.0 - 4.0

KET

A2

4
Intermediate

You understand the main ideas of texts. You can discuss past and future projects, and you understand limited social conversations.

405- 600

4.0 - 5.0

PET

B1

5
Upper Intermediate

You have a good command of English, with some inaccuracies. You understand implicit ideas in complex texts and can use English effectively for academic or professional purposes.

605- 780

5.0 - 6.0

FCE

B2

6
Advanced

You have a fully operational command of English, with occasional inaccuracies, understanding most texts and conversations. You can express ideas coherently and precisely, but are still missing some of the cultural nuances of English.

785- 990

6.5 - 8.5

CAE
CPE

C1
C2