International House Buenos Aires – World levels

IH Buenos Aires CEF - Common European Framework ALTE - Association of Language Testers in Europe Cambridge ESOL TOEFL iBT IELTS
Beginner A1 Breakthrough 0 - Beginner
You have no previous knowledge of the language		 0 - 1
Elementary A2 Waystage 1 - Elementary
Basic communication is possible with assistance and you understand simple sentences spoken slowly and clearly		 KET
Key English Test)		 2-3
Intermediate 1 B1 Threshold 2 - Lower Intermediate
You can make effective and independent use of the language in familiar situations although there are still lapses in communication		 PET
(Preliminary Englsih Test)		 BEC
Preliminary		 57-86 4-5
Intermediate 2
Upper Intermediate 1 B2 Vantage 3 - Upper Intermediate
Your use of the language is consistent and usually appropriate but lapses in fluency and accuracy still occur in complex situations		 FCE
(First Certificate in English)		 BEC
Vantage		 87-109 6-7
Upper Intermediate 2
Advanced 1 C1 Operational Proficiency 4 - Advanced
You have a good command of the language. It is fluent, accurate and well-organized with only a few uncertainties in complex and difficult situations		 CAE
(Certificate of Advanced English)		 BEC
Higher		 110 - 120 7-8
Advanced 2
Proficiency 1 C2 Mastery 5 - Very Advanced
You have an excellent command of the language and can tackle the most difficult tasks		 CPE
(Certificate of Proficiency in English)		 8-9
Proficiency 2

The International House Quick Level Test

Test Score IH Buenos Aires Common European Framework Cambridge Exams
1 - 40 Beginner/Elementary A2 KET
41 - 60 Intermediate 1/Intermediate 2 B2 PET
61 - 80 Upper Intermediate 1/Upper Intermediate 2 B2 FCE
81 - 90 Advanced 1/Advanced 2 C1 CAE
91 - 100 Proficiency 1/Proficiency 2 C1 CPE

To find out your level and the courses we can offer, please visit us at the institute to do a level test. It is free and without commitment, and consists of an interview with the teacher, a written component and a grammar and vocabulary component.