The Cambridge English Scale: Results

?How Cambridge English reports results

The Cambridge English Scale is used to report results for their qualifications and tests. The scores provide a detailed understanding of the candidate’s level. They are also consistent across the different exams, making it easy to compare results and understand progress from one level to the next.

?Cambridge English Scale

Watch this video which explains the results for Cambridge English Qualifications.

?B2 First results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale.

You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) and Use of English, giving you a clear understanding of your performance.

These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam.

You will also be given a grade and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level.

?B2 First Scale Scores

Depending on which university, college or organisation you are applying to, you may be asked to achieve a specific score or grade, either overall or for a particular skill. For B2 First, the following scores will be used to report results:

The exam is targeted at Level B2 of the CEFR. The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level above B2 (Level C1) and the level below (Level B1).

The relationship between the CEFR levels, the Cambridge English Scale and the grades awarded in B2 First is illustrated here.

Scores between 122 and 139 are also reported for B2 First. You will not receive a certificate, but your Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on your Statement of Results.

?What is a statement of results?

Your Statement of Results contains the following information:

• your score on the Cambridge English Scale for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and use of English
• your score on the Cambridge English Scale for the overall exam
• your grade (A, B, C, Level B1) for the overall exam
• your CEFR level for the overall exam.

Your Statement of Results gives you three main pieces of information:

1- Overall score

This is your overall Cambridge English Scale score for the whole exam. It is the average of the five individual scores that you receive for the four skills and Use of English.This is the most important piece of information.

2- Individual scores

You will be given a Cambridge English Scale score for each of the four skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) and Use of English. With these individual scores it is easy for you to see how you performed across the exam and if you need to improve in any of the skills. You will also receive a CEFR level and a grade for the overall exam. These are also shown on the Statement of Results.

3- Verification Number

This is a unique number which allows you to share your results with organisations. The Results Verification Service verifies and checks the authenticity of results shared by the candidates.

?What about the Certificate?

As well as a Statement of Results, everyone who achieves a score of 160–190 will receive a First Certificate in English.

If you score between 140 and 159, you will receive a certificate stating that you demonstrated ability at CEFR Level B1.

The certificate will show your overall score on the scale,individual scores for each skill and Use of English, CEFR  level and grade.

?What is the CEFR?

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international system that describes learners’ abilities in a foreign language using six levels, from A1 (the lowest) to C2 (the highest). All Cambridge English exams are developed in accordance with the principles and approach of the CEFR. This makes it easy for employers, schools, universities and other institutions to find out whether your English is at the right level for them by looking at your certificate or Statement of Results.