The Cambridge English Scale

The future of results reporting

Our exams on the Cambridge English Scale

The full CEFR chart
*Linguaskill reports up to a maximum score of 180+ , which equates to C1 (or above) on the CEFR scale. Scoring up to C2 will be introduced in early 2021.

Download a larger version of the Cambridge English Scale

The Cambridge English Scale is a range of scores used for reporting the results of Cambridge English exams. It is built on our existing results reporting and years of research, and is designed to complement the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Benefits

Detailed understanding of results – candidates receive a score for each skill (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) plus Use of English in certain exams. They also get an overall score for the exam on the Cambridge English Scale.
Straightforward and consistent – results across our exams report on the same scale.
Easy to compare performance – the alignment of our exams to the CEFR, to IELTS and to each other is clear. Results on the scale also give a greater insight into candidate progression from one exam to the next.

Download a factsheet for teachers for guidance on converting practice test scores to Cambridge English Scale scores

For more detailed information about Cambridge English Scale results for particular exams, please see the results pages for:

Comparing scores

There may be times when it is useful to know how a CEFR level, IELTS band score or old standardised score compares to a Cambridge English Scale score.

Our score converter tool can help you. Simply select what type of score you’d like to convert from, input the value and the tool will tell you what the equivalent Cambridge English Scale score is. You can also use the tool to convert from scores on the Cambridge English Scale back to CEFR Levels, IELTS band scores or old standardised scores.

You can embed the Cambridge English Scale score converter on your website, simply copy and paste the code below into your website:

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A note for candidates
If you are using your result to apply to university or college, do not worry if the institution still specifies a standardised score in their requirements. You will be able to use your Cambridge English Scale score. If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to contact us at recognition@cambridgeenglish.org and we’ll be able to help.