Level Scale

Your English Level

You can determine your level of English on a scale from 1 (Beginner) to 9 (Very advanced). Check the table below to see which level you have, or take a 20 minute free Online English level test which will help you determine your English level with accuracy.

Level	LSE Class Level	Description	CEF level*
9	Very Advanced	I speak and understand English completely fluently.	C2
8	Advanced	I speak and understand very well but sometimes have problems with unfamiliar situations and vocabulary.	C2
7	Pre-advanced	I speak and understand well but still make mistakes and fail to make myself understood occasionally.	C1
6	Upper Intermediate	I speak and understand well but still make mistakes and fail to make myself understood occasionally.	B2
5	Intermediate	I can speak and understand reasonably well and can use basic tenses but have problems with more complex grammar and vocabulary.	B1
4	Low Intermediate	I can make simple sentences and can understand the main points of a conversation but need much more vocabulary.	B1
3	Pre-Intermediate	I can communicate simply and understand in familiar situations but only with some difficulty.	A2
2	Elementary	I can say and understand a few things in English.	A1/2
1	Beginner	I do not speak any English.

*CEF - The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Necessary Levels of English

General English:

Course	Level
Intensive general English	Level 2 - 8
General English 30+	Level 3 - 6
Individual English Tuition	Level 1- 9
Skype English Lessons	Level 1 - 9

Business English:

Course	Level
Business and Professional English 30+	Level 4 - 8
Business English 20-30	Level 4 - 8
Business and Professional English 30+	Level 4 - 8

Legal English:

Course	Level
Legal English 30+	Level 6 - 8
Legal English 20-30	Level 5 - 8
TOLES exam preparation	Level 5 - 8

Professional English:

Course	Level
Medical English	Level 5 - 8
English for Human Resource Professionals	Level 5 - 8
Effective Lecturing Skills	Level 6 - 8
Communication Skills for Bankers	Level 5 - 8

Academic English:

Course	Level
English for University	Level 4 - 7

Exam preparation:

Course	Level
IELTS preparation course	Level 4 - 7
Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE)	Level 7 - 8
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)	Level 5 - 6
Cambridge BEC Higher	Level 7 - 8
Cambridge BEC Vantage	Level 5 - 6