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Cambridge School Levels

Before formalizing enrolment for a course at Cambridge School, students must do a written and spoken level test to establish their level.

Students who show excellent progress may go up a level during or at the end of the course. In the same way, students whose progress is slow may repeat the level to then reach the next level successfully.

Course content is in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, established by the European Council therefore both students and parents or guardians have a clear idea of their level and progress.

English

Basic User
European Framework LevelCambridge School LevelDescription
A1 Beginner Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.

Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.

Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 Pre-intermediate Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background and immediate environment.
Pre-intermediate+ (KET)
Independent User
European Framework LevelCambridge School LevelDescription
B1 Intermediate Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. 

Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Upper Intermediate (PET)
B2 Pre-First Certificate Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.  

Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
First Certificate in English (FCE)
Competent User
European Framework LevelCambridge School LevelDescription
C1 Pre-Certificate of Advanced English Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. 

Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.

Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
C2 Pre-Certificate of Proficiency in English Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.

Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.

Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely.

Can differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

Other Languages

Basic User
European Framework LevelCambridge School LevelDescription
A1 German 1 (Start Deutsch 1)
French 1 (DELF A1)
Italian 1 (CELI – Impatto)
Chinese 1 and Chinese 2
Spanish 1
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.

Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.

Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 German 2
French 2 (DELF A2)
Italian 2 (CELI 1)
Chinese 3
Spanish 2
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background and immediate environment.
German 3 (Start Deutsch 2)
Competent User
European Framework LevelCambridge School LevelDescription
B1 German 4 (Zertifikat Deutsch)
French 3
Italian 3 (CELI 2)
Spanish 3 (DELE Inicial)
 Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.

Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
French 4 (DELF B1)
B2 German 5
French 5 (DELF B2)
Italian 4 (CELI 3)
Spanish (DELE Intermedio)		 Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.

Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. 

Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.