Use this guide for the right decision
A clear explanation of the CEFR framework, levels A1 to C2, and the difference between general proficiency and official test scores.
Official policies control registration, accepted versions, scores, dates, and eligibility. This page organizes the preparation decision without claiming an equivalence or guarantee.
Key distinctions
- CEFR is a reference framework, not one exam.
- The six broad levels run from A1 to C2.
- A learner can be uneven across skills within one broad level.
- Only the test provider can explain how its scores relate to CEFR.
A practical preparation sequence
- Read the level as a range of observable abilities.
- Identify the skill that limits real tasks.
- Choose material that is challenging but still comprehensible.
- Reassess with comparable evidence after consistent practice.
Evidence to collect
- A dated baseline in every required skill.
- An error log grouped by cause rather than question number.
- Two fresh timed samples showing stable reasoning.
- A saved copy of the receiving institution's current requirement.
Primary references
Official sources
Links should be rechecked before a high-stakes decision.
Choose your assessment depth
Use Quick for a directional reading or Full when you want broader evidence and a richer report.