EAPE uses CEFR reference levels to help candidates, institutions and organizations interpret English proficiency results in a clear, internationally understandable way.
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is widely used to describe language ability across six proficiency levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
Through this framework, English performance can be interpreted in practical terms: what a candidate can understand, produce, communicate and accomplish in academic or professional contexts.
EAPE uses this structure to make results easier to understand for institutions, academic programs, employers and candidates who need a meaningful description of English proficiency.
Each level represents a different stage of communicative ability, from basic survival communication to advanced academic and professional proficiency.
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions, introduce personal information and interact in a simple way when communication is slow and clear.
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring direct exchange of information on familiar topics and immediate needs.
Can understand the main points of clear input on familiar matters and produce connected text about personal, academic or work-related topics.
Can understand complex texts, interact with fluency and produce clear, detailed communication on a wide range of subjects.
Can understand demanding texts, express ideas fluently and use language effectively for academic, professional and social purposes.
Can understand virtually everything heard or read and express meaning precisely, fluently and naturally in complex situations.
CEFR-aligned results support decision-making in education, placement, admissions, international programs and professional certification.
Institutions can use proficiency levels to place students in appropriate programs or courses.
Results provide structured evidence of English proficiency for academic or professional documentation.
CEFR levels help communicate language ability across countries and educational systems.
Programs can measure development and identify readiness for higher-level English tasks.