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Comparative levels
The curriculum includes:
2 basic courses that represent the foundation of the language;
3 courses that represent intermediate language in vocabulary, pronunciation and structures;
2 upper intermediate courses which lead to fluency in speaking, writing and reading, grammar and expression;
2 advanced courses for advanced language, extending the vocabulary and language skills, to gain fluency necessary to handle the English language well in all situations.
Table Comparing IH World levels, IH San Isidro and World Organisations Qualifications
| CEF | IELTS | CAMBRIDGE ESOL | IH WORLD | IH SAN ISIDRO | IH WORLD LEVEL DESCRIPTOR |
| C2 |
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CPE | Upper Advanced | Upper Advanced | Learners are developing an understanding of and an ability to produce the subtleties and complexities of the language, although they may still require some work on accuracy. At the end of this course, students should be close to native speaker competence. |
| C1 | CAE BEC Higher |
Lower Advanced |
Lower Advanced |
Learners are able to use a wide range of language effectively in a variety of contexts and can easily comprehend natural spoken and written English | |
| Lower Advanced 1 |
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| B2 | FCE BEC Vantage |
Upper Intermediate Pre Advanced |
Pre Advanced |
Learners are of approximately Cambridge First Certificate standard with a wide range of vocabulary and command of all basic grammatical structures. They can use English in a variety of contexts and are beginning to appreciate many of the complexities of the language. | |
| Upper Intermediate | |||||
| B1 | PET BEC Preliminary |
Mid Intermediate | Mid Intermediate | Learners are developing their language skills and can communicate quite fluently in most everyday situations. Their ability to express more complex ideas is beginning to develop, although their language is not always accurate. | |
| Lower Intermediate | Lower Intermediate | Although their vocabulary and grammar are limited in range, learners are able to communicate in most basic everyday situations. They are beginning to deal confidently with authentic listening and reading material. | |||
| A2 | KET | Pre Intermediate | Pre Intermediate | Learners can communicate at a basic level and can deal with some situations necessary to survive in an English speaking environment Their comprehension of English is limited but a foundation has been laid for further learning. | |
| A1 | Elementary | Elementary | Learners can communicate at a basic level and can deal with some situations necessary to survive in an English speaking environment Their comprehension of English is limited but a foundation has been laid for further learning. |
References
CEF - Common European Framework
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages
