Common European Framework of

Reference for Languages: Learning,

Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)

A guideline used to describe achievements of learners of

foreign language across Europe.
Put together by the Council of Europe between 1989 and
1996.
In 2001 a European Council Resolution recommended using
the CEFR to set up systems of validation language ability.
The six reference levels are becoming widly accepted not only
in Europe but around the world.
 Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages: Learning,
Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)
Levels of the CEFR
(Clasification given by the Council of Europe Content Specification)

Basic User A1: Breakthrough (Acceso) A2 Waystage ( Plataforma)

B Independent User B1: Threshold (Umbral) B2 Vantage (Avanzado)

C Proficient User C1: Effective Operational Proficiency (Dominio

Operativo Eficaz) C2 Mastery (Maestría)
 Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages: Learning,
Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)
The CEFR was adopted by the Ministry of Education by Decree 3870 dated
November 2nd, 2006 (article 2,page 1) and ratified by decree 2870 dated July 31st,
2007)
The main purpose of adopting these decrees was to stablish a standar assesment
of foreign language proficiency.

To standardize foreign language programs leading to one common teaching-

learning objective.

The CEFR adoption by the Ministry of Education is fundamental for the “Programa
Nacional de Bilinguismo” long-term project .
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 Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages: Learning,
Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)
The CEFR self-assesment grid classifies the
following competences:
Understanding: Listening & Reading
Speaking: Spoken Interactions (devoloping social
interaction, conversation)& spoken Production
( descriptions,opinions, explanations, arguments)
Writing
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Reference for Languages: Learning,
Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)

STANDARD INTERNATIONAL TESTS

A1
Movers (kids)
TOEIC (L&R, Bridge Listening and Bridge Reading)
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Reference for Languages: Learning,
Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)
STANDARD INTERNATIONAL TESTS

A2
Flyers (Kids)
KET (KEY ENGLISH TEST)
IELTS (SCORE:3.5)
TOEIC (L&R, Bridge Listening and Bridge Reading)
ISE 0 (Integrated Skills in English Examination)
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Reference for Languages: Learning,
Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)
STANDARD INTERNATIONAL TESTS

B1
PET (PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST)
BEC (BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE PRELIMINARY)
IELTS (SCORE:4.5)
TOEFL IBT ( SCORE:57-86)
ISE 1 (INTEGRATED SKILLS IN ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS)
TSE (TEST OF SPOKEN ENGLISH)
TWE (TEST OF WRITTEN ENGLISH)
TOEIC (L&R, Bridge Listening and Bridge Reading)
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Reference for Languages: Learning,
Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)
STANDARD INTERNATIONAL TESTS

B2
FCE (FIRST CERTIFICATE ENGLISH)
BEC (BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE VANTAGE)
IELTS (SCORE:5.5)
TOEFL IBT (SCORE: 87-109)
ISE 2 (INTEGRATED SKILLS IN ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS)
TSE (TEST OF SPOKEN ENGLISH)
TWE (TEST OF WRITTEN ENGLISH)
TOEIC (L&R)
ECCE (EXAMINATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN ENGLISH)
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Reference for Languages: Learning,
Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)
STANDARD INTERNATIONAL TESTS

C1
CAE (CERTIFICATE IN ADVANTAGE ENGLISH)
BEC (BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE HIGHER)
IELTS (SCORE:6.5)
TOEFL IBT (SCORE: 110-120)
ISE 3 (INTEGRATED SKILLS IN ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS)
TSE (TEST OF SPOKEN ENGLISH)
TWE (TEST OF WRITTEN ENGLISH)
TOEIC (L&R)
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Reference for Languages: Learning,
Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)
STANDARD INTERNATIONAL TESTS

C2
CPE (CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH)
IELTS (SCORE:7.5)
ECPE (EXAMINATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF PROFIENCY IN ENGLISH)
 Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages: Learning,
Teaching, Assesment (CEFR)
WORKSHOP
Gather in groups of 4 .
Each group grabs some blankl paper sheets and randomly take a paper printed
with a letter and a number.
According to the level given (A1, A2, etc.) each group has to write a short
description for each competence.
Share the descriptions made on the poster board with your coworkers.
Compare them with the CEFR assesment grid.
Objective: How accurate your concepts are regarding the CEFR assesment
parameters.
Time Limit: 30 minutes.