Comparative table - Certifications and English Levels

Comparative table

Certifications and English Levels

Cambridge

IELTS

TOEFL

Effective and fluent communication, almost at the level of a native speaker.

Proﬁciency

CPE

8-9

115-120

Spontaneous and precise expression, good written comprehension.

Advanced

CAE

6,5-8

94-114

Fluent expression and correct use of grammar. Stylistic limits.

Upper Intermediate

FCE

5-6,5

94-114

Good understanding. Descriptive capacity limited to known areas.

Intermediate

PET

4-5

34-45

No or little understanding. Expression limited to commonly used phrases.

Elementary

KEY

<34

No or little understanding. Expression limited to commonly used phrases.

Cambridge = KEY
IELTS = X
TOEFL = <34

Good understanding. Descriptive capacity limited to known areas.

Cambridge = PET
IELTS = 4 - 5
TOEFL = 34 - 45

Fluent expression and correct use of grammar. Stylistic limits.

Cambridge = FCE
IELTS = 5-6,5
TOEFL = 94-114

Fluent expression and correct use of grammar. Stylistic limits.

Cambridge = CAE
IELTS = 6,5-8
TOEFL = 94-114

Effective and fluent communication, almost at the level of a native speaker.

Cambridge = CPE
IELTS = 8-9
TOEFL = 115-120