Guide to EFL Exams and Levels

Common European
Level Cambridge IELTS TOEFL TOEIC
Framework
Exams Score iBT Score Score
& ALTE Levels
C2 Mastery
Proficiency CPE 7.5-9 113-120 911-990
ALTE Level 5
C1 Effective CAE
Advanced Operational Proficiency BEC Higher 6.5-7 92-112 701-910
ALTE Level 4 ESOL SFL Level 2
FCE
B2 Vantage
Upper Intermediate BEC Vantage 5-6 62-91 541-700
ALTE Level 3
ESOL SFL Level 1
Intermediate PET
B1 Threshold
BEC Preliminary 3.5-4.5 43-61 381-540
Pre-Intermediate ALTE Level 2
ESOL SFL Entry 3
KET
A2 Waystage
Elementary YLE Flyers 3 32-42 246-380
ALTE Level 1
ESOL SFL Entry 2
A1 Breakthrough YLE Movers
Beginner 1-2
ALTE Breakthrough ESOL SFL Entry 1
Starter YLE Starters

*ESOL SFL = ESOL Skills for Life iBT = Internet Based Test