English develops step by step. The CEFR gives us a clear way to understand a learner's English level - from Pre-A1 to B2 and beyond.
Five clear steps, each building on the last. Pick a level to see where it sits on the journey.
Beginning to understand and use very basic English.
Can communicate using simple words and familiar expressions.
Can handle everyday conversations and understand familiar information.
Can communicate about everyday, academic and work-related situations with greater independence.
Can communicate more fluently and confidently in a wider range of situations.
The CEFR describes English in six levels, from A1 Beginner to C2 Proficient. Every learner starts somewhere — and every level builds on the one before it. Our team assesses where you are today and places you on the right step.
A Cambridge English certificate isn't a mark on a report card — it's issued in your learner's own name, never expires, and is recognised the moment a school, university or employer sees it. From a child's first Starters certificate to a working professional's C2 Proficiency, here's what that journey looks like.
Beginner
Cambridge: Movers
Elementary
Cambridge: Flyers / A2 Key
Intermediate
Cambridge: B1 Preliminary
Upper Intermediate
Cambridge: B2 First
Advanced
Cambridge: C1 Advanced
Proficient
Cambridge: C2 Proficiency
Cambridge English Qualifications are recognised by over 17,000 universities, employers and governments worldwide — each one a milestone you can prove.
Starters certificate
Flyers certificate
A2 Key certificate
Linguaskill is Cambridge English's globally recognised, online and on-demand exam, powered by AI and computer-adaptive technology, covering CEFR levels B1 to C2. It's modular — pick speaking, writing, reading and/or listening — and results are fast and in-depth, with every test taker receiving a certificate and a detailed score report.
Computer-adaptive technology for fast, accurate testing.
One exam that scales across intermediate to advanced levels.
Choose only the skills you need — speaking, writing, reading, listening.
A certificate and detailed score report, without the weeks-long wait.
Educational institutions — colleges, universities and language schools, for admission, progression or graduation decisions.
Employers — verifying a workforce's business English communication skills, using Linguaskill Business.
Individuals — proving English proficiency for study, employment or simply measuring their own progress.
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