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  • At the International Testing Services Center (ITSC), we are passionate about providing equitable education opportunities to individuals worldwide through our innovative and reliable English assessment solutions. As a leading research-oriented, independent educational measurement and evaluation organization, we have been at the forefront of English language testing since 1985.
  • ITSC offers a unique opportunity for researchers interested in contributing to the enhancement of our testing products through innovative research. We believe in the power of research to drive product improvements and are eager to support ambitious projects in the field of language assessment that align with this vision.
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  • 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 and Linking English speaking & writing test to the CEFR.

  • This section compares the CEFR levels for each level of the G-TELP Junior tests to those of other tests, including TOEFL Junior, Trinity GESE, DELE, and DELF/DALF, to provide a comprehensive understanding of language proficiency evaluations.

    Test Overview

    G-TELP Junior is a language proficiency test designed for children and young learners, assessing grammar, vocabulary, listening, and reading. This test focuses on evaluating the English skills necessary for everyday life and academic environments.

    Here is a concise English summary of the G-TELP Junior level structure and test directions:

    Level 1 (Grades 8–9): 25 listening questions, 30 reading questions. Students can engage in basic communication with native speakers and express their thoughts logically in short sentences.

    Level 2 (Grades 6–7): 25 listening questions, 30 reading questions. Students can read and listen within a certain range and express ideas mainly in short sentences.

    Level 3 (Grades 4–5): 25 listening questions, 25 reading questions. Students can read and express ideas by altering words within sentences and grasp the meaning through key words.

    Level 4 (Grade 3): 23 listening questions, 17 reading questions. Students understand sentences using basic grammar and can express ideas through simple word combinations.

    Level 5 (Grades 1–2): 27 listening questions, 13 reading questions. Students can understand objects in their surroundings in English but cannot produce complete expressions on their own.

    Junior G-TELP Test CEFR Level and Score Criteria Table

    CEFR Level Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
    C2
    C1
    B2+ 280.52
    B2 292.11 289.64 285.39 277.22 273.52
    B1+ 280.91 275.63 267.02 270.12 255.26
    B1 271.51 261.87 248.32 243.29 213.96
    A2+ 265.61 243.56 223.12 209.24 185.13
    A2 245.26 212.99 185.85 172.44 140.74
    A1 228.83 186.03 157.01 145.23 115.09

    Overview of Other Tests

    Language proficiency tests are designed to assess the skills of non-native speakers in various languages. These exams are often aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and are widely recognized in academic and professional settings. Below are some of the key tests that evaluate proficiency in English, Spanish, and French, catering to different age groups and skill levels.

    TOEFL Junior: The TOEFL Junior exam assesses the English proficiency of younger learners, evaluating reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills.

    Trinity GESE: The Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) primarily assess speaking skills. The exam covers all CEFR levels, from A1 to C2, and is divided into 12 grades, each corresponding to different levels of speaking proficiency.

    DELE: The DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) is an internationally recognized Spanish proficiency test that evaluates all CEFR levels from A1 to C2, making it suitable for academic and professional purposes.

    DELF/DALF: DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official French proficiency exams.

    CEFR Levels and Test Score Comparison

    CEFR Level G-TELP
    Junior
    TOEFL
    Junior Standard
    Trinity
    GESE
    DELE
    (Spanish)
    DELF/DALF
    (French)
    C2 - Grade 12 DELE C2: 85/100 DALF C2: 50/100
    C1 905-945 Grade 10-11 DELE C1: 80/100 DALF C1: 50/100
    B2+ 850-900
    B2 277.22 850-900 Grade 7-9 DELE B2: 75/100 DELF B2: 50/100
    B1+ 270.12 790-845
    B1 243.29 790-845 Grade 5-6 DELE B1: 70/100 DELF B1: 50/100
    A2+ 209.24 745-785
    A2 172.44 745-785 Grade 3-4 DELE A2: 60/100 DELF A2: 50/100
    A1 145.23 600-740 Grade 1-2 DELE A1: 30/100 DELF Prim A1.1: 50/100