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 |
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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) |
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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 |