Find the right place to begin

Find your level

Choose a skill, complete a proficiency test and compare your result with the CEFR levels from A1 to C2. Start with one test or build a fuller picture by completing all five.

Choose a test ↓

Choose what to test

Build a clear picture of your English

Each test measures a different part of your English. Begin with the skill you are most curious about, or complete several tests to compare your strengths.

Understand your result

What does your level mean?

A1 · Beginner

Understand and use familiar everyday expressions.

A2 · Elementary

Communicate in simple, routine situations.

B1 · Intermediate

Handle common situations and explain familiar ideas.

B2 · Upper-intermediate

Communicate confidently and discuss more complex subjects.

C1 · Advanced

Use English flexibly, precisely and effectively.

C2 · Proficiency

Understand subtle meaning and communicate with exceptional control.

Remember: A result is a useful guide, not a permanent label. Different skills may develop at different speeds, so your vocabulary level may not be identical to your listening or grammar level.

Turn your result into progress

What should you do next?

  1. Complete one proficiency test.
  2. Record the level and any weak areas it identifies.
  3. Choose lessons that target those areas, then retest later.