C2 Proficiency, formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is our highest-level qualification – proof that you are a highly competent speaker of English. A C2 Proficiency qualification shows the world that you have mastered English to an exceptional level.
Is C1 or C2 Proficiency?
English test C2 (Proficiency)
Can summarise information from different oral and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
Is C1 Advanced or proficiency?
C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is the in-depth, high-level qualification that shows you have the language skills that employers and universities are looking for.
What are the levels of Cambridge?
Cambridge Exams
- KET – elementary level (A2)
- PET – intermediate level (B1)
- First Certificate – upper intermediate level (B2)
- CAE – advanced level (C1)
- CPE – proficient level (C2)
- Linguaskill – all levels.
Is my English level C2?
If you achieve a scale score of 200–230 (grade A, B or C) in your exam, you will receive the Certificate of Proficiency in English at Level C2.
What are language levels A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2?
The three broad levels are A1/A2 (“Basic User”), B1/B2 (“Independent User”), and C1/C2 (“Proficient User”). Let’s take a look at what you should be able to communicate at the various levels set out by CERF.
Is C1 level fluent?
SKILLS AT LEVEL C1
He/she can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for the right expression. He/she can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Is C1 higher than C2 English?
C1 Advanced Scale Scores
The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level above C1 (Level C2) and the level below (Level B2). Scores between 142 and 159 are also reported for C1 Advanced. You will not receive a certificate, but your Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on your Statement of Results.
Is C1 the highest level of English?
Advanced (EF SET score 61-70) English level C1 is the fifth level of English in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), a definition of different language levels written by the Council of Europe.
What is C1 level equivalent to?
Candidates who have secured a C1 Advanced grade C, having scored between 180 and 192 on the Cambridge English Scale, are at Level C1 of the CEFR and can be expected to be comparable in ability with candidates who have secured 6.5 or 7.0 in IELTS.
Is Cambridge A Level 3?
Cambridge Technicals are vocational qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3 for students aged 16+. They’re designed with the workplace in mind and provide a high-quality alternative to A Levels with a great range of subjects to choose from.
Is B2 Cambridge good?
It is our most popular exam, accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide. A B2 First qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English.
Is Cambridge an O Level?
Cambridge O Level is an internationally recognised qualification equivalent to Cambridge IGCSE and the UK GCSE. It provides learners with excellent preparation for Cambridge Advanced as well as other progression routes.
Is a native speaker C1 or C2?
In everyday speech, this level might be called “bilingual”, as in “I am bilingual in English and French.” A well-educated native English speaker is technically at a C2 level. Relatively few English learners reach this level because their professional or academic goals do not require it.
Is English level A2 good?
An A2 level of English is sufficient for tourism in an English-speaking country and socializing with English speakers, although to develop deeper friendships an A2 level is not adequate.
Is C2 fluent?
A C2 Proficiency qualification shows the world that you have mastered English to an exceptional level. It proves you can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a highly competent English speaker.
Is B2 fluent or C1?
Level B2: Basic Fluency
Reaching B2 is generally considered by most people as having basic fluency. You’ll have a working vocabulary of around 4000 words.
Is B1 considered fluent?
Level B1 corresponds to independent users of the language, i.e. those who have the necessary fluency to communicate without effort with native speakers.
What is your English level B2 C1 or C2?
Language levels
| CEFR | IELTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | B1 | 4.5 – 5.0 |
| Upper mediate | B2 | 5.5 – 6.0 |
| Advanced | C1 | 6.5 – 7.0 |
| Proficiency | C2 | 7.5+ |
Is C1 native level?
The highest level on the CEFR scale is C1, which is close to the level of English proficiency of native speakers.
What age is C1 English level?
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
| CEFR level | Cambridge English exam | Juniors (age 5-10) |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | CAE | |
| B2 | FCE | |
| B1 | PET for Schools | |
| High Flyers |