Common Reference Levels of the CEFR
The levels are:
A: Basic language use (A1, A2)
B: Independent language use (B1, B2)
C: Proficient language use (C1, C2)
The levels of our language courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The following links describe the learning objectives in all language activities and at all levels of the CEFR (receptive: listening, reading; productive: speaking in monologue/dialogue, writing):
Description of the common reference levels: https://www.goethe.de/en/index.html
Common European Framework of Reference (Global Scale): www.coe.int
Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues: www.u-cergy.fr
| Terms according to the Common European | |||
| Framework of Reference (CEFR) | Terms according to UNIcert® | English descriptions | Workload |
| A1 | Elementary Level | 4-8 contact hours per week / 150 or 300 hours in total | |
| A2 | Basis | Pre-Intermediate Level | 4-8 contact hours per week / 150 or 300 hours in total |
| B1 | Level I | Intermediate Level | 8 contact hours per week / 300 hours in total |
| B2 | Level II | Upper-Intermediate Level | 8 contact hours per week / 300 hours in total |
| C1 | Level III | Advanced Level | 8 contact hours per week / 300 hours in total |