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Introduction to EFL / ESL exams
   
Sections:
 Introduction
Exams
Ability levels
  Links
   
Related pages:
 Cambridge exams
  IELTS
  BEC
  Pitman
  LCCI
  TOEFL & TSE
TOEIC


INTRODUCTION

In this section there are brief details about the most common English language exams. English exams taken in the UK usually cost between 50 and 100 pounds.
Cambridge exams, IELTS, BEC, Pitman and LCCI are English language exams from British examining boards, using mainly British English.
Note that TOEFL and TOEIC are English language exams from US examining boards, using American English.

When you go to take your exam, remember that you will need to take proof of your identity. You will need to take your passport, and if this is not written using English letters, you may also need another official document which contains a recent photo, your signature and your name in English letters (for example, a student identity card or a letter of identity from your school).

If you are not in the UK, ask your local office of the British Council for more information about the tests and how to take them in your country. To find the website of the British Council in your country, see: http://www.britishcouncil.org/home/home-contact/home-contact-worldwide.htm. For an explanation of the exams offered by British examining boards, see: http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-exams.htm.

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ABILITY LEVELS

The main levels can be described as follows:
Advanced / Proficient / Level 5
Upper Intermediate / Higher Intermediate / Level 4
Intermediate / Level 3
Lower Intermediate / Pre-Intermediate / Primary / Level 2
Elementary / Beginners / Basic / Level 1

The following table shows approximately which scores or exams correspond to each ability level:

Level
IELTS
Cambridge
BEC
TOEFL
Paper
TOEFL
Electronic
TOEIC
Advanced
8.0
CPE
-
670
290
990
Upper Intermediate
7.0
CAE
Higher
600
250
810
Intermediate
6.0
FCE
Vantage
530
200
660
Lower Intermediate
5.0
PET
Preliminary
470
150
520
Elementary
4.0
KET
-
400
100
380

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LINKS

Studying English: English/Study
Find an English language school: Course/Language

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