Level Descriptors

West London English School level	Common European Framework (CEFR )	CEFR Summary	IELTS Level
Beginner / Elementary	A1 - Breakthrough	A basic ability to communicate and exchange information in a simple way. Example: CAN ask simple questions about a menu and understand simple answers.
Pre-Intermediate	A2 – Waystage	An ability to deal with simple, straightforward information and begin to express yourself in familiar contexts. Example: CAN take part in a routine conversation on simple predictable topics.
Intermediate	B1 – Threshold	The ability to express yourself in a limited way in familiar situations and to deal in a general way with non-routine information. Example: CAN ask to open an account at a bank, provided that the procedure is straightforward.	4.0-5.0
Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate	B1+ - Threshold	The ability to express oneself in a controlled way in familiar situations and to deal in a general way with unfamiliar information. Example: CAN ask to open an account at a bank, provided that the procedure is straightforward.	4.0-5.5
Upper-Intermediate	B2 – Vantage	The capacity to achieve most goals and express yourself on a range of topics. Example: CAN show visitors around and give a detailed description of a place.	5.0-6.5
Advanced	C1 – Effective Operational Proficiency	The ability to communicate with the emphasis on how well it is done, in terms of appropriacy, sensitivity and the capacity to deal with unfamiliar topics. Example: CAN deal with hostile questioning confidently. CAN get and hold onto his/her turn to speak.	6.5-8.0
Proficiency	C2 - Mastery	The capacity to deal with material which is academic or cognitively demanding, and to use language to good effect at a level of performance which may in certain respects be more advanced than that of an average native speaker. Example: CAN scan texts for relevant information, and grasp main topic of text, reading almost as quickly as a native speaker.	8.0-9.0