Below is the conversion table between our school’s levels and official test scores. After several years of revisions, our level codes now accurately correspond to standardized systems such as IELTS, TOEIC, and CEFR.
| Level Code | Equivalent Score / Level | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | TOEIC | TOEFL | Cambridge | CEFR | |||
| 601 | Proficient | 8.5-9.0 | 955-990 | 111-120 | Proficiency (CPE) |
C2 | An IELTS score of 8.5–9.0 (CPE/C2) is suitable for highly specialized professions and advanced research environments and demonstrates native-level fluency. |
| 501+ | Upper Advanced | 7.5-8.0 | 930-950 | 106-110 | Advanced (CAE) |
C1 | An IELTS score of 8.5–9.0 (CPE/C2) is suitable for highly specialized professions and advanced research environments and demonstrates native-level fluency. |
| 501 | Advanced | 7 | 905-925 | 100-105 | Advanced (CAE) |
C1 | An IELTS score of 7.0 and CEFR Level C1 are the average requirements for immigration or job applications in the US and Australia. |
| 401+ | Pre-Advanced | 6.5 | 865-900 | 90-99 | First (FCE) |
B2 | *Eligible to apply for our school’s IELTS 7.0 score guarantee program. |
| 401 | Upper-Intermediate | 5.5-6.0 | 790-860 | 82-89 | First (FCE) |
B2 |
* CEFR Level B2 is the minimum requirement for admission to public schools in the US and Australia. * Eligible to apply for our IELTS 6.5 score guarantee program. |
| 301+ | Intermediate | 4.5-5.0 | 670-785 | 70-81 | Preliminary (PET) |
B1 |
* Possess an intermediate level of English. From this point, it is recommended to take specialized courses such as IELTS or Business English. * Eligible to enroll in our school’s Advanced Business course. |
| 301 | Pre-Intermediate | 3.5-4.0 | 530-665 | 56-69 | – | A2-B1 |
* Minimum requirement to begin a speaking-focused course. * Eligible to take a regular IELTS course. |
| 201+ | Upper-Elementary | 3 | 250-395 | 43-55 | Key (KET) |
A2 |
* Minimum requirement for starting Native 1:1 class * As an IELTS beginner, you may enroll in the IELTS Basic (ESL–IELTS Bridge) course. |
| 201 | Elementary | 2.0-2.5 | 790-860 | 30-42 | – | A2-A1 |
* Up to at least Level 201, it is recommended to develop balanced skills in speaking, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, listening, and writing, rather than focusing on specific skills. * You may apply for our school’s TOEIC Regular course. However, to ensure smooth learning, we recommend starting from TOEIC 380 or higher. |
| 101+ | Upper-Beginner | 1.5 | 160-240 | 19-29 | – | A1 | Up to Levels 101 and 101+, it is recommended to focus on speaking andvocabulary. |
| 101 | Beginner | 1 | 0-155 | 0-18 | – | – | It is conducted primarily through 1:1 classes and requires teachers who can adapt to students’ learning styles, especially those with extensive experience teaching beginners. |
