HOW ARE IELTS RESULTS RELATED TO THE CAMBRIDGE ESOL MAIN SUITE?
Different exams, such as IELTS and FCE, assess different aspects of language ability and/or skills, which is why it is very difficult to try to draw the comparison most candidates expect. Below you will find a broad reference for guidance, but please note there is still much research to be done. IELTS BAND MAIN SUITE UK QCA CEF 5.0-5.5 FCE 6.0-6.5 CAE LEVEL 2 C1 7.0-7.5 CPE LEVEL 3 C2 DISCLAIMER: The information above is not an equivalence between IELTS scores and the Cambridge ESOL certificates. The British Council, Cambridge ESOL and IDP Education: IELTS Australia are not to be held responsible for any misuse of this broad reference.
