EF Efekta™ Learning System
Make guaranteed progress You will learn faster on your EF course, guaranteed, so count on taking home an impressive portfolio, documenting the proof of your achievements. Our learning guarantee We are so confident in the effectiveness of our EF Efekta™ Learning System, that we actually guarantee your progress. Our excellent teachers are committed to your learning, so all you have to do is attend all of your classes, do all the assignments and we guarantee you will advance one course level every eight weeks (more time for higher levels). If you don’t, you will study for free until you do. See page 113 for details. EF learning stages*
Weeks of study
(Common European Framework Levels)
0
Upper Advanced (C2)
(C1)
(B2)
20
IELTS: >7 TOEFL iBT: 96-106 TOEIC: 821-990
IELTS: 6-7 TOEFL iBT: 86-95 TOEIC: 651-820
IELTS: 5-6 TOEFL iBT: 56-85 TOEIC: 401-650
Cambridge: PET BEC: Preliminary
Good situational comprehension; limited creative capacity.
(B1)
IELTS: 4-5 TOEFL iBT: 26-55 TOEIC: 151-400
Cambridge: KET
(A2)
IELTS: <3 TOEFL iBT: <25 TOEIC: 101-150
*EF’s levels are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference, published by the Council of Europe.
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Note: The graph indicates the average rate of progress and is intended as a guide only. Your individual progress will depend on the intensity of your program, and your individual aptitude and motivation.
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TOEIC: 0-100
Beginner
E 1965
Can understand and use familiar sentences and expressions.
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Elementary
Intensive course General course
Exam Levels 16
Cambridge: FCE BEC: Vantage
Intermediate
Basic phrases or no previous exposure to the language.
12
Cambridge: CAE BEC: Higher
Upper Intermediate Interacts with a degree of fluency; limited range of style.
8
Cambridge: CPE
Advanced Confident communicator, good comprehension of most texts.
4
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Communicates almost as effectively as a native speaker.
Accurate progress assessment At the end of your course you’ll receive an EFCELT Report. The EFCELT (EF Cambridge English Level Test) was developed by the University of Cambridge ESOL exclusively for EF. It describes your level of English proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference and gives an internationally aligned indication of your overall level of English. You can also prepare for and receive officially recognized language exams.
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