What's your English level?
If you're prepping for Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency) or IELTS, you need a real CEFR placement first. Self-assessment doesn't cut it — the gap between "I can hold a conversation" and "I can pass C1 Advanced" is enormous.
Our free 5-minute test places you on the CEFR scale (A1–C2) the same way Cambridge does. The 30-minute paid test goes further: it grades all four skills against Cambridge rubrics and tells you which one needs the most work before exam day.
English CEFR levels at a glance
A1 — Basic introductions. Slow, clear speech. Asks simple questions.
A2 — Routine situations. Can talk about past events with effort. KET / A2 Key exam.
B1 — Travel situations. Opinions and plans. PET / B1 Preliminary exam.
B2 — Comfortable across most topics. Detailed writing. FCE / B2 First exam — the most common Cambridge level.
C1 — Demanding texts. Flexible, fluent use. CAE / C1 Advanced exam — required by many UK universities.
C2 — Near-native. CPE / C2 Proficiency exam.
Which Cambridge exam should I take?
Cambridge English maps to CEFR: B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE). B2 First is the standard "I speak English well" credential. C1 Advanced is required by many UK universities. C2 Proficiency is for very advanced learners.
Take our free English test to see your range, then pick the exam one level above your current placement — that gives you a realistic challenge with 6–12 weeks of focused prep.