Levels
If your level is not ready for the IELTS course, we cater for all levels from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate and Advanced in our General English courses. We can, therefore, improve your general English ability and get you in the best position to join the exam course. Level structure at Ascend English is aligned with the CEFR levels.
| Skill | Level | CEFR | IELTS band score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic user | Absolute Beginner | A1 | |
| Basic user | Elementary | A2 | |
| Independent user | Pre-Intermediate | B1 | 4 |
| Independent user | Intermediate | B1 | 4.5 |
| Independent user | Intermediate | B1 | 5 |
| Independent user | Intermediate | B2 | 5.5 |
| Independent user | Upper Intermediate | B2 | 6 |
| Independent user | Upper Intermediate | B2 | 6.5 |
| Proficient user | Advanced | C1 | 7 |
| Proficient user | Advanced | C1 | 7.5 |
| Proficient user | Advanced | C2 | 8 |
| Proficient user | Advanced | C2 | 9 |
