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JVENES ADULTOS LEARNERS GENERAL Exams (BEC) (BULATS) (IELTS) Exams PRO (TOEFL)
U N D E R S T A N D I N G

C2.2 > Es capaz de comprender con facilidad prcticamente todo lo que oye o lee. 5 Certicate 94+ 8,0 12
Prociency

U Sabe reconstruir la informacin y los argumentos procedentes de diversas of

fuentes, ya sean en lengua hablada o escrita, y presentarlos de manera co-
herente y resumida. U Puede expresarse espontneamente, con gran uidez C2 Level 5 Prociency

usuario competente
y con un grado de precisin que le permite diferenciar pequeos matices de in English
C2.1 signicado incluso en situaciones de mayor complejidad. 4,5 (CPE) 7,0 11
90-93
Dominio 110-120
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C1.1 3,33 75-79 6,0

> Es capaz de entender las ideas principales de textos complejos que traten de
Upper Intermediate

B2.3
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hablantes nativos con un grado suciente de uidez y naturalidad de modo que la Certicate
B2 Level 3 Vantage Soltura 87-109

usuario independiente
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B2.1 defender un punto de vista sobre temas generales indicando los pros y los 2,5 60-67 5,0 7
L A N G U A G E

B2.1 contras de las distintas opciones.

> Es capaz de comprender los puntos principales de textos claros y en lengua

B1.2 estndar si tratan sobre cuestiones que le son conocidas, ya sea en situaciones 2 51-59 4,5 6
Intermediate

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B1.1 experiencias, acontecimientos, deseos y aspiraciones, as como justicar bre- 1,5 40-50 4,0 5
vemente sus opiniones o explicar sus planes.
E D U C A T I O N

> Es capaz de comprender frases y expresiones de uso frecuente relacio-

A2.2 nadas con reas de experiencia que le son especialmente relevantes (infor- 1 Key 4
Elementary

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A2 A2 Level 1 21-39 3,0
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cuente as como frases sencillas destinadas a satisfacer necesidades de tipo
Beginner

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 Pearson ACADEMIC
Aligned with the Common European Framework (CEF) and
TOEIC
developed to fulfill the need for an English language proficiency Since 1979, organizations around the world have used the TOEIC
test that will more accurately measure the communication skills of test to hire, place and promote employees.
international students in an academic environment.

TOEFL (internet)
The TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is
Evaluation Tests
recognized by more than 7,500 colleges, universities and agencies
in more than 130 countries. Wherever you want to study, the
TOEFL test can help you get there.
IELTS
A recognised requisite for all universities in the UK, Australia and
New Zealand as well as many other European Universities. IELTS
is also accepted in many Universities in the USA.
Results are classified in 9 levels, from Level 1 = Non User, up to
level 9 = Expert User.
BCCS EuroPro
A series of exams set by the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain
to evaluate key areas of business communication in English. Divided
into 3 levels: Soltura (B1), Operativo (B2) y Dominio (C1+).
Evaluation Tests
for ACADEMIC for BUSINESS
purposes purposes
Cambridge
BEC - Simulating real life business situations the exam evaluates
the candidate's capacity to communicate effectively in the business
environment. Available for the following levels: B1 (BEC
Preliminary), B2 (BEC Vantage) y C1 (BEC Higher).
ILEC -A high-level qualification for legal professionals that will
demonstrate your ability to communicate with clients and
professionals from other countries as well as managing information
in written English.
ICFE - Specifically designed for people in the finance sector.
ENGLISH Designed in conjunction with ACCA, a prestigious association of
certified accountants who operate on a global level.
BULATS - Designed to evaluate competence in the use of foreign
EXAMS languages (English, French German or Spanish) in Business

Pearson GENERAL
Designed to reward positive achievement in English language
learning. There are six levels which are linked to the Common
Pearson GENERAL Evaluation Tests for Evaluation Tests for European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Designed to reward positive achievement in English language GENERAL purposes GENERAL purposes
learning. There are six levels which are linked to the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages.
(adults) (YL)
Pearson Test of English Young Learners
Designed to be interesting and fun for children and aims to make first
experiences of learning English memorable and motivating. ESO and
divided into 4 levels - Firstwords, Springboard, Quickmarch,
Cambridge Breakthrough.
Renowned worldwide for nearly a century & internationally
recognised, Cambridge exams serve to accredit your level in all
contexts, corresponding to the following levels in the Common Cambridge
European Framework: Renowned worldwide for nearly a century & internationally
FCE - B2 recognised, Cambridge exams serve to accredit your level in all
CAE - C1 contexts, corresponding to the following levels in the Common
CPE - C2 European Framework:
KET - A2
PET - B1
FCE - B2
CAE - C1
CPE - C2

EXAMINING BODIES
British Chamber of Commerce in Spain: The BCCS is a prestigious institution that supports bilateral business between the UK and Spain. In addition they offer a wide range of services to companies and individual in
meeting their business objectives.
Cambridge: Cambridge ESOL offer a wide range of qualifications for English students. Each year more than 2 million people, in over 135 countries, complete Cambridge ESOL exams.
ETS: ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests (TOEFL, TOEIC..) annually in more than 180 countries, at 9,000+ locations worldwide.
Pearson: Pearson Language Tests (PLT), is part of Pearson plc, the world's leading international education and information company. PLT delivers the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) endorsed by
Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). PLT also delivers Pearson Test of English General (PTE General) and Pearson Test of English Young Learners (PTE Young Learners) in association with one of the
UK's largest examining bodies, Edexcel.