The Common European Framework (CEFR) of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment
The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages: Learning, teaching and assessment provides a reference point for language competency around the world.
With this in mind Heinle ELT has indicated the approximate CEFR level for our key course materials which are highlighted in the correlation grids below. For more information, visit the Council of Europe's website at www.coe.int.
Correspondence of CEF Levels to Levels Used by Heinle ELT
| Global CEF scale | General Level | Heinle ELT Level | ALTE Level | Cambridge ESOL Level | IELTS Level | |
| Proficient User | C2 | Advanced | Advanced | Upper Advanced | CPE | IELTS 7-8 |
| C1 | Upper-Intermediate | High Intermediate | 4 Lower Advanced | CAE/BEC/Higher | IELTS 6-7 | |
| Independent User | B2 | Intermediate/Upper Intermediate | Intermediate/High Intermediate | 3 Upper Intermediate | FCE/BEC Vantage | IELTS 5-6 |
| B1 | Pre-Intermediate | Low Intermediate | 2 Lower Intermediate | PET/BEC Preliminary | IELTS 4 | |
| Basic User | A2 | Elementary | High Beginning | 1 Elementary | KET | IELTS 3 |
| A1 | Beginner | Beginning | Breakthrough | Starters, Movers, Flyers | IELTS 0-2 | |
Correlation Grid for Selected Heinle ELT Course Materials
| Beginner | Elementary | Pre-intermediate | Intermediate | High Intermediate | Advanced | |
| Primary | ||||||
| Dippy's | ||||||
| Super & Duper | ||||||
| Surprise! | ||||||
| Council of Europe Level | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| ALTE Level | Breakthrough | 1 Elementary Waystage user | 2 Lower intermediate Threshold user | 3 Upper intermediate Independent user | 4 Lower advanced Competent user | Upper advanced Good user |
| Cambridge ESOL Exam Level | KET | PET/BEC Preliminary | FCE/BEC Vantage | CAE/BEC Higher | CPE | |
| IELTS exam level | IELTS 0-2 | IELTS 3 | IELTS 4 | IELTS 5 | IELTS 6 | IELTS 7-8 |
| Lower Secondary | ||||||
| Super Star | ||||||
| Grammar Booster | ||||||
| Secondary Courses | ||||||
| Link | ||||||
| Dictionaries | ||||||
| Cengage Learning/Collins COBUILD Dictionaries | ||||||
| Picture Dictionaries | ||||||
| Young Adult/Adult General Courses | ||||||
| Innovations | ||||||
| Writing | ||||||
| Destinations | ||||||
| Writing Essentials | ||||||
| Reading | ||||||
| Hot Topics | ||||||
| Reading the News | ||||||
| Reading for Today Series | ||||||
| Listening, Speaking & Pronuniciation | ||||||
| Listening and Notetaking Series | ||||||
| Exams | ||||||
| FC Top Marks! | ||||||
| IELTS Express | ||||||
| New Fowler Proficiency Series | ||||||
| Cengage Learning Exam Essentials Practice Tests | ||||||
| Vocabulary & Idioms | ||||||
| Organiser Series | ||||||
| Key Words for Fluency | ||||||
| English for Business & Specific Purposes | ||||||
| Best Practice | ||||||
| Professional English Series | ||||||
| New Business Matters | ||||||