Comparing
G-TELP Scores
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is widely used for measuring and describing language proficiency across different languages. It provides a standardized scale, ranging from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient), to evaluate individuals' abilities in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In order to facilitate comparisons between various language proficiency tests and the CEFR, the table below presents an alignment between CEFR levels and several common language proficiency tests, including the G-TELP (General Tests of English Language Proficiency), GWT (G-TELP Writing Test), GST (G-TELP Speaking Test), TOEFL iBT, IELTS, and more.
This alignment helps test takers, educators, and institutions better understand the equivalency of scores across different testing systems, providing insights into the level of proficiency demonstrated by an individual.
CEFR Levels Compared with G-TELP, TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, and Other Language Proficiency Tests levels
| CEFR | GTELP Level 2 |
GTELP Speaking |
OPIc | TOEIC Speaking |
TOEIC | TOEFL IBT |
IELTS | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2 | Level 1 | Superior | 118-120 | 8.5-9 | 155-160 | |||
| C1 | 95-99 | Level 2 | Advanced High | 200 | 945-900 | 95-117 |
8.0 7.0-7.5 |
130-150 |
| B2 |
86-94 (B2+) 74-85 (B2) |
Level 3 |
Advanced Mid Advanced Low |
180-190 160-170 |
790-945 | 72-94 |
6.0-6.5 5.0-5.5 |
100-125 |
| B1 |
56-73 (B1+) 44-55 (B1) |
Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 |
Intermediate High Intermediate Mid 3 Intermediate Mid 2 Intermediate Mid 1 |
140-150 110-130 |
555-785 | 42-71 | 4.0-4.5 | 60-95 |
| A2 | 26-43 | Level 8 | Intermediate Low | 90-100 | 230-550 | 32-41 | 3.0 | 10-55 |
| A1 | 21-25 |
Level 9 Level 10 |
Novice High | 60-80 | 120-225 | 0-31 | 2.0 |
*GST Level 11 is not applicable as it is below grade A1.
CEFR Levels Compared with G-TELP Writing, OPIc Writing, and TOEIC Writing Tests
| CEFR | GTELP Level 2 |
GTELP Writing |
OPIc Writing |
TOEIC Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2 | Level 1 | Superior | ||
| C1 | 95-99 |
Level 2 Level 3 |
Advanced Hight Advanced Mid |
180-200 160-170 |
| B2 |
86-94 (B2+) 74-85 (B2) |
Level 4 Level 5 |
Advanced Low | 130-150 |
| B1 |
56-73 (B1+) 44-55 (B1) |
Level 6 |
Intermediate High Intermediate Mid 3 Intermediate Mid 2 Intermediate Mid 1 |
110-120 90-100 |
| A2 | 26-43 | Level 7 | Intermediate Low | 70-80 |
| A1 | 21-25 | Level 8, 9 | Novice High | 50-60 |
*GWT Level 10, 11 is not applicable as it is below grade A1.
As ongoing research may lead to updates, future versions of the CEFR alignment tables could reflect changes. Institutions are also encouraged to consider additional factors, such as academic records or other test scores, when making decisions based on these concordance tables. For more information on the score equivalency research study, refer to Linking an English Language Test(G-TELP) to the CEFR_A Comparison of Modified Angoff and Bookmark Methods.