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Official approval for academic excellence.
Government-recognized certifications.
Global authority in language testing best practices.
The CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is one of many frameworks that describe your language proficiency. There are several frameworks with similar aims including the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines (ACTFL), the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), and the Interagency Language Roundtable scale (ILR). While the CEFR is a European scale and specifically designed to apply to any European language, it is now becoming a worldwide standard framework for language abilities, especially European languages, including English. The CEFR is not tied to any specific language test - and most standardized language tests now provide CEFR level equivalents.
Can communicate basics: introduce self, ask/answer simple personal questions.
Can handle routine exchanges (personal info, shopping) in familiar contexts.
Can navigate travel scenarios, discuss familiar topics, write simple texts.
Can grasp complex/abstract ideas, interact fluently with native speakers.
Can analyze advanced texts, infer meaning, adapt language to diverse situations.
Can master nuanced language, synthesize complex sources, express ideas precisely.