Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Overall
A2
A2
A2
B1
A2
A2
A2
B1
B1
B1
A2
B1
B1
B1
B1
8.1 Relationship between the overall CEFR and the
overall numerical score
Since the overall CEFR level allocations and the overall numerical scores are independently
calculated, there is not a direct relationship between the two. While the overall numerical score is a
straightforward total of the scores for each of the four skill areas (out of a maximum possible 200), the
overall CEFR calculation is based on the four CEFR levels allocated. These individual CEFR levels
are based on any adjustments necessary to reflect a strong performance in the Core component,
as described in Section 7; however, the overall CEFR level calculation does not take into account
whether a candidate achieved at the lower or higher end of the score range. This means that it is
possible for two candidates to receive a wide range of overall numerical scores and the same overall
CEFR allocation. Indeed, it is also technically possible for a candidate to receive a lower overall
numerical score than another candidate but in fact achieve a higher overall CEFR level. See Table 4
for a comparison of some overall CEFR level and overall numeric score combinations.
Table 4: Illustrative combinations of overall numerical score and overall CEFR level allocations
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