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Proficiency Guidelines

We use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) as our primary reference of global benchmarks for language proficiency.  Expand each section below to learn more about each language level so you can identify the right class to meets your needs from our course offerings.  We have also included in each section the equivalent American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.  

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

A1 - Beginner

Approximate ACFTL Equivalent: Novice Low – Novice Mid

A2 - Elementary

Approximate ACFTL Equivalent: Novice High – Intermediate Low

B1 - Intermediate

Approximate ACFTL Equivalent: Intermediate Mid

B2 - Upper Intermediate

Approximate ACFTL Equivalent: Intermediate High – Advanced Low

C1 - Advanced

Approximate ACFTL Equivalent: Advanced Mid – Advanced High

C2 - Mastery

Approximate ACFTL Equivalent: Superior – Distinguished