Language levels
At IP International Projects, we follow a clear and internationally recognised system for language learning. Our courses are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the global standard used to describe language ability.
The CEFR is widely used in schools, universities, and professional settings around the world. It allows us to assess language skills accurately and place students at the level that best matches their ability. Our placement and progress tests are designed to map each student’s skills directly to this framework.
We offer a clear trajectory of proficiency levels:
Elementary (A1)
Building the basics
You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. You can introduce yourself and others and you can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, people you know and things you have. You can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Pre-intermediate (A2)
Developing confidence
You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate basic need.
Intermediate (B1)
Communicating independently
You can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. You can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. You can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Upper-intermediate (B2)
Using language fluently
You can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation. You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. You can produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Advanced (C1)
Expressing ideas with precision
You can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. You can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. You can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
By following the CEFR framework, we ensure that your language progress is measured against a trusted international standard. At IP International Projects, this means your achievements are clear, meaningful, and recognised worldwide.