For students
Free tools to help you prepare for school in Canada.
Check your English level
Thirty questions on grammar, vocabulary and reading. You get an estimated level on the CEFR scale, from A1 to C2, and you can email yourself a certificate of your result.
Your estimated level
Intermediate
This is a quick, informal check. It is not an official English test such as IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP or the Duolingo English Test, and schools and IRCC do not accept it as proof of English ability.
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CEFR levels and scores
How the number of correct answers translates into a level on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
| Level | Correct answers | What you can do | For study in Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Beginner | 0–6 of 30 | You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. | Plan for full-time English (ESL) classes before or alongside regular school subjects. |
| A2 Elementary | 7–12 of 30 | You can understand frequent expressions about everyday topics and handle simple, routine exchanges. | ESL classes are recommended. Many schools place students at this level in English support programs first. |
| B1 Intermediate | 13–18 of 30 | You can deal with most everyday situations, describe experiences and give simple reasons and opinions. | You can follow many high school classes, usually with some ESL support in the first term. |
| B2 Upper intermediate | 19–23 of 30 | You can understand the main ideas of complex texts and talk with a good degree of fluency. | You are likely to be comfortable in regular high school classes. Colleges usually ask for an official test result. |
| C1 Advanced | 24–27 of 30 | You can use English flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. | Your English is likely strong enough for most college and university study, subject to an official test. |
| C2 Proficient | 28–30 of 30 | You can understand almost everything you read or hear and express yourself precisely. | Your English is at a very high level. Universities will still ask for an official test result. |
How the levels compare with official tests
Approximate equivalents published by the test makers. Your result on this page is an estimate, not a test score; for school or immigration applications you need an official test.
| Level | IELTS (band) | TOEFL iBT (new 1–6 scale) | TOEFL iBT (former 0–120) | CELPIP | Duolingo English Test | Cambridge English Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Beginner | Below 4.0 | 1–1.5 | 0–23 | Below 5 | Below 60 | 100–119 |
| A2 Elementary | Below 4.0 | 2–2.5 | 24–43 | Below 5 | Below 60 | 120–139 |
| B1 Intermediate | 4.0–5.0 | 3–3.5 | 44–71 | 5–6 | 60–95 | 140–159 |
| B2 Upper intermediate | 5.5–6.5 | 4–4.5 | 72–94 | 7–9 | 100–125 | 160–179 |
| C1 Advanced | 7.0–8.0 | 5–5.5 | 95–113 | 10–11 | 130–150 | 180–199 |
| C2 Proficient | 8.5–9.0 | 6 | 114–120 | 12 | 155–160 | 200–230 |
Sources: IELTS and Cambridge (Cambridge University Press & Assessment), TOEFL (ETS, scale in use since January 2026), CELPIP (Paragon Testing, 2025 CEFR mapping) and Duolingo English Test. Schools set their own minimum scores, so always check the program you are applying to.