LEVELS AND TESTING

Active English Academy adheres to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe. This framework is designed to assess learners’ general language competence and enable course designers andtutors to determine learners’ levels of proficiency, prepare language learning programmes and assess learners’ progress.

The amount of time and training required to go from one level to the next varies according to the learner’s aptitude, motivation and prior language knowledge.

At Active English Academy, we make sure our learners are regularly updated on their progress and are advised on how to maximise the benefits of their course.

LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY

LEVEL	DEFINITION	DESCRIPTION
-     A1     A2     B1-     B1+     B2-     B2+     C1     C2	Beginner     Basic     Pre-Intermediate     Lower     Intermediate     Intermediate     Upper     Intermediate         Operational     Advanced     Fluent	I have no knowledge of English.   I can only express and understand very basic   concepts in English.   I can express myself simply and understand   familiar situations but with some difficulty.   I can construct simple sentences and   understand the main points of a conversation,   but I need more vocabulary.   I speak and understand quite well and use   basic tenses. I am not comfortable with more   complex grammar structures and vocabulary.   I can communicate accurately but make quite   a lot of mistakes and I don’t always   understand.   I speak and understand well but make   mistakes. Sometimes, I don’t make myself   understood.   I speak and understand very well but I   occasionally struggle with unusual situations.   I can speak fluently and understand perfectly.

PLACEMENT TESTS

Day one

On your first day, you will attend an information session during which you will meet the teaching staff and members of the Administration Team. At Active English Academy, we all want to make sure your stay with us is as enjoyable and beneficial as possible and we are at your disposal to help you make your learning experience a success. You will be given an oral and a written test to assess your level of English. The written test includes: comprehension, writing, grammar and vocabulary. The oral test consists of a role play with the examiner. You will then be placed in the appropriate class for your level.

During your stay

At any time during the stay, you will be able to talk with your tutors, or Director of Studies to discuss your progress and maximise the benefits of your stay with Active English Academy.

At the end of each course, you will be assessed and if you have booked further courses with us, you will be advised on whether you have reached the level necessary to attend the next course you have selected. But don’t worry, we will be with you every step of the way to help you reach the level required!

At the end of your stay, you will be presented with a Course Certificate stating the number of hours attended and the level you have reached.



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