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The Cambridge English Scale is the new and enhanced way we will be reporting results
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for some of our exams from 2015.
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It builds on the way we currently report results and is based on many years of research.
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It will provide simpler, clearer and more detailed results.
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What is the Cambridge English Scale?
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The Cambridge English Scale is a range of scores used to report results
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for Cambridge English exams.
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You may be familiar with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
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or CEFR.
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It is the international standard for describing ability in languages
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and is a broad reference scale of language proficiency.
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The Cambridge English Scale is designed to complement the CEFR.
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The difference is that the scale gives a more detailed result than the CEFR alone.
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See how both of these candidates are at level B2
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but their scores on the scale show that one has a higher level of English than the other.
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Results for almost all Cambridge English exams
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will be reported on the Cambridge English Scale,
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starting with Cambridge English First including First for Schools,
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Cambridge English Advanced and Cambridge English Proficiency.
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IELTS is mapped to but will not be reported on the Cambridge English Scale.
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Our exams are focused on different levels of the CEFR
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and they are mapped to particular points on thescale.
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No matter which exam is taken the same level of ability is represented by the same score.
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So, a candidate who scores 185 taking Cambridge English First
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would be expected to achieve 185 in Cambridge English Advanced.
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This will make results easier to understand.
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It will also be clear to see how a learner progresses through our exams.
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How does it work?
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Scores on the Cambridge English Scale
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replace the standardised score and the candidate profile.
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Candidates receive an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale
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which determines the grade and CEFR level they obtain.
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Candidates also receive scores for each language skill they are tested on
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reading, writing, speaking and listening
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and use of English.
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Looking at the new statement of results
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you can see what the candidate has achieved in each of the different skills
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and how their performance in one skill compares to performance in another.
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These detailed results make it simple to describe the level of language skills needed
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for university admission or employment.
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Candidates and teachers also benefit from having better information about performance
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making it easier to identify areas for improvement.
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Want to know more?
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The Cambridge English Scale is based on our extensive research
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and has been developed in response to feedback from users of our exams.
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To find out more go to cambridgeenglish.org/cambridgeenglishscale
