You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic sentences in English. You can introduce yourself and others, ask and answer questions about personal and family information such as where you live, the people you know and the things you own. You can understand frequently used phrases and expressions and communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine topics.
Successfully completing the Elementary level adequately prepares you for the next level of your English language learning experience: the Intermediate level.
You can produce simple, connected speech on familiar topics and in areas of personal interest. You will be able to describe an event, experience or dream, describe a hope or goal and briefly give reasons or explanations for a plan or idea. You can understand the main points of a discussion when clear, standard language is used and when it concerns familiar matters at work, school, leisure, etc. You can begin to use English more effectively when you travel.
Successfully completing the Intermediate level adequately prepares you for the next stage of your English language learning experience: the Independent Level. With the Intermediate level, you can expect to achieve the following scores on the following tests: TOEFL: 41 – 52 IELTS: 4.0 – 5.0 TOEIC: 550 - 670.
You can understand the main content of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation. You can communicate spontaneously and fluently with a native speaker. You can also express yourself clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, express an opinion on a current issue and explain the pros and cons of different options. At this stage, you have acquired sufficient English to be able to function credibly in most professional, academic and social situations.
Successfully completing the Upper Intermediate level adequately prepares you for the Advanced level of your English language learning experience. With the Independent Level, you can expect to achieve the following scores on the following tests: TOEFL: 65 – 79 IELTS: 5.5 – 6.5 TOEIC: 785 – 900
You can understand long and demanding texts and grasp implicit meanings. You can also express yourself spontaneously and fluently without having to search for words too much. You can use language effectively and flexibly in social, professional or academic life. You can also express yourself on complex subjects in a clear and well-structured way and demonstrate control over the linguistic tools of organization, articulation and cohesion of discourse.
By successfully completing the Advanced Level, you are adequately prepared for the next step in your English language learning experience, which is language proficiency. With the Advanced Level, you can expect to achieve the following scores on the following tests: TOEFL: 94 – 109 IELTS: 7.0 – 8.0 TOEIC: 945 - 975
You can understand almost everything you hear or read effortlessly. You can reproduce facts and arguments from a variety of written and oral sources, summarising them in a coherent manner. You can express yourself spontaneously and very fluently. You can differentiate finer nuances of meaning even in more complex situations and appreciate the subtleties underlying the English language.
You have almost reached the end of your classroom language learning experience. You have acquired sufficient knowledge and skills in English to function effectively in all language communication situations. You are fully prepared for the world of English. Now, your learning continues in the real world. With the proficiency level, you can expect to achieve the following scores on the following tests: TOEFL: 114 – 117 IELTS: 8.0 – 9.0