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| CEF |
ALTE Level |
Description |
| C2 |
5 Very Advanced |
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| Research has shown that typical candidates at this level can: |
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use the telephone persuasively and effectively; |
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understand all but the most specialised letters and documents; |
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put points persuasively when dealing with clients, and speak effectively and at
length in meetings; |
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write most kinds of letters and reports and take dictation on non-routine
matters. |
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| C1 |
4
Advanced |
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| Research has shown that typical candidates at this level can: |
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use the telephone for most purposes; |
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understand quickly most letters and documents, with some dictionary help; |
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deal with clients effectively, handling matters outside their own field; |
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write most letters and reports with few errors. |
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| B2 |
3
Upper
Intermediate |
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| Research has shown that typical candidates at this level can: |
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use the telephone with good understanding; |
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understand most reports and non-routine letters, with dictionary help; |
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deal with clients and resolve most problems in their own field; |
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write more complex messages and non-routine factual letters, if work is
checked. |
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| B1 |
2
Lower
Intermediate |
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| Research has shown that typical candidates at this level can: |
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use the telephone for routine messages (e.g. arrangements for a meeting); |
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understand routine letters and information about familiar products or services; |
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deal with clients on routine matters (e.g. taking orders) and engage in limited
conversation (e.g. talking about personal interests); |
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write factual messages and routine letters, if work is checked. |
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| A2 |
1
Elementary |
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| Research has shown that typical candidates at this level can: |
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use the telephone for simple messages (e.g. My flight is late. I will arrive at ten
o'clock); |
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state and understand simple messages or instructions; |
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deal with clients by asking and responding to simple questions (e.g. Where is the
post office?); |
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write simple messages and letters following a standard model. |
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Beginner |
Research has shown that typical candidates at this level may know some phrases. |
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CEF = The Council of Europe Framework
ALTE = The Association of Language Testers in Europe |
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Explanation of Scores |
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Standard and Computer Tests
Scores for the Standard and Computer tests are given on a standard scale out of 100. The scores relate to
CEF/ALTE levels as follows: |
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| Level |
A1* |
A2/ALTE1 |
B1/ALTE2 |
B2/ALTE3 |
C1/ALTE4 |
C2/ALTE5 |
| Score |
0 – 19 |
20 – 39 |
40 – 59 |
60 – 74 |
75 – 89 |
90 – 100 |
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*A1 includes candidates who are working towards A1 |
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All scores are subject to statistical error (Standard Error of Measurement). One SEM for the Overall Score is + / – 3
points and for section scores (Listening / Reading and Language Knowledge) + / – 4 points. Users are advised to
interpret results accordingly. Please contact your local BULATS Agent for more details. |
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Speaking and Writing Tests
Scores for the Speaking and Writing tests are represented by the CEF/ALTE Level and a + = or – sign.
+ means the candidate is at the upper end of this band
= means the candidate is in the middle of the band
– means the candidate is at the lower end of the band |
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If you require more information about the conditions the test was taken under please contact the company,
organisation or Agent who organised the testing session. |
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