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The Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC compared for equivalences

Common European Framework* Cambridge Trinity IELTS TOEFL
paper /
computer /
internet
 TOEIC BEC
C2
 Proficiency Grade 12 Band 9 600/250/100 900  
  Band 8      
C1
 Advanced Grade 10/11 Band 7 550/213/80 750 BEC 3
  Band 6      
B2
 First Grade 7/8 Band 5 500/173/61 600 BEC 2
  Band 4      
B1
 PET Grade 5/6 Band 3 450/133/45 450 BEC1
  Band 2
A2
 KET Grade 3/4 Band 1
A1   Grade 2  

* The Common European Framework (CEF) was drawn up by the Council od Europe and gives a comparison of the examinations and tests that widely used internationally. The international levels are know as : C2, Mastery / C1, Effectiveness / B2, Vantage / B1, Threshold / A2, Waystage / A1, Breakthrough

Exam Description
KET
Cambridge Key English Test		 KET (Key English Test) is an elementary level examination, at Council of Europe level A2. Candidates can think of taking the exam after 180-200 hours of study and is half way towards the Preliminary Examination in English (PET ). The examination tests basic communication skills in everyday situations and is suited to students of 13 and older.
About 44,000 candidates take the PET exam each year, worldwide.

To find an examination centre near you use this link .
PET
Cambridge Preliminary English Test		 The PET is an examination at Council of Europe level B1. It test the student's ability at a pre-intermediate level  (after about 375 hours of study). PET is a step away from the much better known First Certificate of English.

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FCE
Cambridge First Certificate in English 		The FCE (First Certificate of English) is an examination at the Council of Europe B2 level (approximately 600 hours of study).

NB: for more information on the examination  and example papers use this link

The FCE is intended for candidates who need to certify their level of English as making them independent in everyday life.
About 250,000 candidates the FCE every year.

To find an examination centre near youuse this link.
CAE
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English		 The CAE is an examination at the Council of Europe C1 level (approximately 1000 hours of study).
This examination certifies that the candidate can use English effectively in complex situations and is recognised by many universities.
Number of candidates worldwide: approximately 60.000 per year.

To find an examination centre near you use this link.
CPE
Cambridge Proficiency in English		 The CPE is an examination at the Council of Europe C2 level and certifies an advanced level of English: some 45,000 candidates take the examination every year.

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BEC
Business English Certificates		 The BEC examination is intended for those who use English at work and tests at three levels of competence:
BEC Preliminary- Level B1 (see table at the top of this page)
BEC Vantage - Level B2
BEC Higher - level C1
To find anBEC xamination centre near youusi questo link
IELTS
International English Language Testing System

IELTS is intended for students wanting to study at an English language university: it is requested by universities ion Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Australia, and more and more frequently by those in North America. .
Number of candidates each year: approximately: circa 500.000.
For preparation courses in London follow this link

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TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language		 The TOEFL is examinationof American English requested by universities in the USA. The 'Internet.based test' (iBT) tests all four language skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking, all on-line at special examination centres.The test takes 4 hours, with each part of the test having a score of 0 to 30, with a total maximum score of 120.
Number of candidates each year: circa 750.000
Cost of exame: €140.00
For preparation courses in London follow this link

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TOEIC
Test of English for International Communica
tion

TOEIC is a test of English used for people who work: it takes 2 hours and takes the form of a quiz with 200 questions divided into two sections - listening and l reading comprehension. The TOEIC examination is very well known in the USA, Japan and in France and is taken by some 4.500.000 candidates a year.
The examination is administered by ETS, Educational Testing Service, a non-profit American company.
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