ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Kings Level Comparison Chart 7.5 – 8.5
110+
76 – 80
Level
7
Pre-advanced: Fluent and accurate in most situations. Occasional mistakes with appropriacy and when attempting more complex expressions.
105 – 123
C1+
Advanced
6.5 – 7.5
93 – 109
69 – 75
Level
6
Upper-intermediate: Confident and effective communicator in a wide range of situations. Noticeable lapses in fluency and accuracy with complex structures or ideas.
85 – 104
C1
First
5.5 – 6.5
59 – 93
61 – 68
Level
5
Intermediate: Can communicate independently and effectively on familiar topics. Frequent lapses in accuracy and fluency in more demanding situations.
70 – 84
B2
Preliminary and First
5.0 – 5.5
45 – 59
51 – 60
Level
4
Lower intermediate: Can appear confident and fluent when communicating in familiar and non-pressuring situations. Regular lapses in accuracy, fluency, and appropriacy.
62 – 69
B1+
Preliminary
4.5 – 5.0
35 – 45
41 – 50
Level
3
Pre-intermediate: Can communicate and understand in a fair range of familiar situations. Sustained communications 46 – 61 restricted by problems with fluency and accuracy.
B1
Preliminary and Key
3.5 – 4.5
25 – 34
27 – 40
Level
2
Elementary: Can answer basic questions and communicate some information slowly. Vocabulary and understanding limited to basic everyday situations.
26 – 45
A2
–
Below 3.5
15 – 25
14 – 26
Level
Beginner: Very little or no previous knowledge of English. Can use and understand simple vocabulary and phrases. Considerable assistance needed to communicate
0 – 25
A1+
–
Below 3.5
0 – 14
0 – 13 1322 08/18
Proficiency
Cambridge CAE
C2
Programme types TOEFL, Intensive TOEFL, Vacation TOEFL, Super Intensive IELTS, Cambridge FCE
124 – 136+
1
CaMLA Score (Form D)
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8
Advanced: Fluency, accuracy, and appropriacy approaching that of a native speaker. Can understand and use complex and idiomatic language.
Level
Typical TOEFL iBT
Intensive 25+, Vacation 25+
Typical IELTS
English Plus Art and Design
CEFR Cambridge (leading to) exam
Intensive, Compact, Diploma of English, Vacation
Kings scale range
Kings Levels
Please note — typical test score upon completion of the level. Individual scores may vary based on experience with and knowledge of each exam.
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