TSV
Language Proficiency Levels - TSV
CEFR is an international standard for language proficiency developed by the Council of Europe, evaluating language skills on a six-level scale from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficiency). In Japan, it is mapped to various English tests including EIKEN and TOEIC, serving as a common indicator for objectively showing learners' proficiency levels. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is also revising curriculum guidelines based on CEFR, making it an important framework in Japanese English education.
CEFR
language proficiency
English
EIKEN
TOEIC
language levels
Common European Framework
code slug name description category eikenEquivalent toeicLREquivalent_max toeicLREquivalent_min vocabularySize_max vocabularySize_min toeicLREquivalent_note
A1 cefr-a1 A1 (Beginner / Breakthrough) Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Basic User Grade 3 109 60 1000 500
A2 cefr-a2 A2 (Elementary / Waystage) Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to familiar topics. Basic User Grade Pre-2 274 110 2000 1000
B1 cefr-b1 B1 (Intermediate / Threshold) Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters. Independent User Grade 2 399 275 5000 3000
B2 cefr-b2 B2 (Upper-Intermediate / Vantage) Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics. Independent User Grade Pre-1 489 400 7500 5000
C1 cefr-c1 C1 (Advanced / Effective Operational Proficiency) Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Proficient User Grade 1 990 490 10000 8000
C2 cefr-c2 C2 (Proficiency / Mastery) Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Proficient User Not applicable 10000 TOEICでは測定不可