Depending on which university, college or organisation you are applying to, they may ask for a specific score or grade, either overall or for a particular skill. For A2 Key for Schools and A2 Key, the following scores are used to report results:
| Cambridge English Scale score |
Grade |
CEFR level |
| 140–150 |
A |
B1 |
| 133–139 |
B |
A2 |
| 120–132 |
C |
A2 |
| 100–119 |
Level A1 |
A1 |
The exam is targeted at Level A2 of the CEFR. The exam also provides reliable assessment at the level above A2 (Level B1) and the level below (Level A1).
Scores between 80 and 99 are also reported for A2 Key for Schools and A2 Key. Candidates will not receive a certificate, but a Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on the Statement of Results.
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For B1 Preliminary for Schools and B1 Preliminary, the following scores are used to report results:
| Cambridge English Scale score |
Grade |
CEFR level |
| 160–170 |
A |
B2 |
| 153–159 |
B |
B1 |
| 140–152 |
C |
B1 |
| 120–139 |
Level A2 |
A2 |
The exam is targeted at Level B1 of the CEFR. The exam also provides reliable assessment at the level above B1 (Level B2) and the level below (Level A2).
Scores between 102 and 119 are also reported for B1 Preliminary for Schools and B1 Preliminary. Candidates will not receive a certificate, but a Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on the Statement of Results.
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For B2 First and B2 First for Schools, the following scores are used to report results:
| Cambridge English Scale score |
Grade |
CEFR level |
| 180–190 |
A |
C1 |
| 173–179 |
B |
B2 |
| 160–172 |
C |
B2 |
| 140–159 |
Level B1 |
B1 |
The exam is targeted at Level B2 of the CEFR. The exam also provides reliable assessment at the level above B2 (Level C1) and the level below (Level B1).
Scores between 122 and 139 are also reported for B2 First for Schools and B2 First. Candidates will not receive a certificate, but a Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on the Statement of Results.
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For C1 Advanced, the following scores are used to report results:
| Cambridge English Scale score |
Grade |
CEFR level |
| 200–210 |
A |
C2 |
| 193–199 |
B |
C1 |
| 180–192 |
C |
C1 |
| 160–179 |
B2 |
B2 |
The exam is targeted at Level C1 of the CEFR. The exam also provides reliable assessment at the level above C1 (Level C2) and the level below (Level B2).
Scores between 142 and 159 are also reported for C1 Advanced. Candidates will not receive a certificate, but a Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on the Statement of Results.
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For C2 Proficiency, the following scores are used to report results:
| Cambridge English Scale score |
Grade |
CEFR level |
| 220–230 |
A |
C2 |
| 213–219 |
B |
C2 |
| 200–212 |
C |
C2 |
| 180–199 |
Level C1 |
C1 |
The exam is targeted at Level C2 of the CEFR. The exam also provides reliable assessment at the level below C2 (Level C1).
Scores between 162 and 179 are also reported for C2 Proficiency. Candidates will not receive a certificate, but a Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on the Statement of Results.
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