Here are the levels of achievements as compared to other English proficiency tests out there.
| TOEFL | IELTS | PELMO |
CEFR | CLB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118-120 | 9.0 | 97-100 | C2 | 10-12 |
| 115-117 | 8.5 | 90-96 | ||
| 110-114 | 8.0 | 84-89 | C1 | 8-9 |
| 102-109 | 7.5 | 77-83 | ||
| 94-101 | 7.0 | 69-76 | ||
| 79-93 | 6.5 | 60-68 | B2 | 6-7 |
| 60-78 | 6.0 | 54-59 | ||
| 46-59 | 5.5 | 48-53 | ||
| 35-45 | 5.0 | 43-47 | B1 | 5 |
| 32-34 | 4.5 | 36-42 | ||
| 0-31 | 0.0-4.0 | 0-35 | A1-A2 | 0-4 |
PELMO Test is an English proficiency test that is scored out of 100 points and will sort you in 4 different English Speaking Skill Levels. Learn how we give points here.
| PELMO Test Score |
Description |
|
| Points | Skill Level | |
| 0-35 |
Basic |
The test taker can understand and use only simple spoken language in familiar contexts; frequently shows problems in understanding and expression of the spoken and written English; there can be frequent breakdowns in communication |
| 36-47 |
Pre-Intermediate |
The test-taker can understand the main ideas and produce simple connected texts in familiar contexts or on topics of personal interest; can briefly describe events and provide simple explanations and give opinions; is likely to have many mistakes. |
| 48-59 |
Intermediate |
The test taker can communicate confidently about a variety of topics; can communicate with native speakers with a degree of spontaneity; can briefly give reasons; has enough language structures and vocabulary to operate in everyday situations; there may be many inaccuracies and misunderstandings. |
| 60-68 |
High-Intermediate |
The test taker can understand abstract topics, including some technical vocabulary in familiar contexts; can spontaneously interact with native speakers without much difficulty in understanding; can create moderately complex oral and written texts on a variety of topics; can describe benefits and drawbacks; there may be some inaccuracies and misunderstandings. |
| 69-83 |
Low-Advanced |
The test taker can understand and create a variety of well-organized complex oral and written texts; can recognize implicit meanings; can use language flexibly and effectively in social, academic and professional contexts; has a good command of organizational patterns and linking devices; can create detailed argumentation; there may be a few occasional unsystematic mistakes. |
| 84-94 |
Advanced |
The test taker can easily understand and interpret almost any oral and written text; can summarize and present the content of a variety of oral and written sources; can express thoughts with fluency and precision; can express different shades of meaning. |
| 95-100 |
High Advanced |
The test taker has fully operational command of the language; has a good command of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms; can easily interact with natural referencing. |