IELTS European Framework

What IELTS scores can you expect in relation to the European Common Framework?

IELTS Scores in relation to the Common European Framework (CEF)

The IELTS band scores in relation to CEF levels below are approximations only. They are a good indication of what your Ielts band scores would correspond to in other language examinations like the CPE, CAE or ECPE. (details below)

The IELTS band scores indicate overall scores and not module scores.

Remember, these scores are not exact, yet, they are as near to exact as can be at this time. Until more information is made available, the best we can do is what we call, "an educated guess."

The approximations below show what Common European Framework scores would be expected for the corresponding IELTS scores.

A C2 score is equal to the Cambridge and Michigan Proficiency Exams. A C1 corresponds to both the CAE and ALCE (Cambridge and Michigan Advanced degrees) while a B2 is the level of the Cambridge First Certificate, or FCE.