Proficient user
Common European
Framework of
Reference (CEFR)
C2
Cambridge
English
Scale
Cambridge
English:
Preliminary
(PET)
Cambridge
English:
First
(FCE)
230
220
220
210
Grade A
190
Grade A
Independent user
8.0
7.5
Grade C
7.0
6.5
210
200
190
180
Grade B
B2
170
Distinction
160
B1
150
Grade C
Level B2
Pass
A2
A1
Below
A1
130
6.0
Level B1
170
5.5
5.0
Merit
4.5
160
150
4.0
140
140
Basic user
9.0
8.5
Grade B
180
*
IELTS*
Cambridge
English
Scale
230
200
C1
Cambridge
English:
Advanced
(CAE)
Level A2
130
120
120
110
110
100
100
90
90
80
80
IELTS is mapped to, but will not be reported on the Cambridge English Scale
Chart adapted from the Cambridge English Scale www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/cambridge-english-scale