Comparing ESL exams

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comparing ESL exams

The table below compares ESL exams using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF)

The CEF divides language learners into six levels, A1 (Breakthrough), A2 (Waystage), B1 (Threshold), B2 (Vantage), C1 (Effective Operational Proficiency), and C2 (Mastery).

Bear in mind that these are not hard and fast comparisons - the score that a student can expect in any exam depends on many factors, preparation time and motivation among them.

	Cambridge	YLE	TOEIC	BEC	TOEFL iBT	IELTS
A1		Movers				1-2
A2	KET	Flyers	246-380		32-42	3
B1	PET		381-540	Preliminary	43-61	3.5-4.5
B2	FCE		541-700	Vantage	62-91	5-6
C1	CAE		701-910	Higher	92-112	6.5-7
C2	CPE		911-990		113-120	7.5-9

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