Level 3 – Intermediate (CEFR Level A2, score of 21-40 on Oxford University placement test) 

A student at this level: Can understand and respond to learned phrases and limited new words when spoken at slower than native fluency; Can express basic survival needs or ideas, and can participate in conversations with some grammatical and word choice errors. Can read and interpret simplified material on familiar topics. Can write compound sentences and short paragraphs. Needs to increase sentence structure variety, and gain stronger control of basic grammar in speaking and writing. 


Level 4 – High Intermediate (CEFR Level B1, score of 41-60 on Oxford University placement test)

A student at this level: Can express own opinions, ideas, and needs with familiar vocabulary, and good grammar, but some errors exist when initiating or continuing a conversation; Can read and interpret simplified and some authentic material on familiar subjects; Can write simple paragraphs; Can self-edit. Needs improvement in writing longer, more complex English, understanding longer conversations and speaking correctly using new vocabulary. 


Level 5 – Advanced (CEFR Level B2, score of 61-80 on Oxford University placement test)

A student at this level: Can understand and participate effectively in social, academic and work situations; Can effectively communicate in most reading and writing tasks; Needs more practice with idioms, rapid listening comprehension of native-like English, and writing essays and compositions with fewer grammatical errors.