Table 1 Corresponding scores between TOEFL iBT speaking test, CEFR level, and ACTFL assessment
Speaking proficiency | TOEFL iBT speaking (0–30) | CEFR level | ACTFL (LPT, RPT or L&Rcat) | ACTFL (OPI, OPIc or WPT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced | 28–30 | C2 | Distinguished | Superior |
25–27 | C1.2 | Superior | Advanced high | |
C1.1 | Advanced high | |||
High-Intermediate | 20–24 | B2.2 | Advanced mid | Advanced mid |
B2.1 | Advanced low | |||
Low-Intermediate | 16–19 | B1.2 | Advanced low | Intermediate high |
B1.1 | Intermediate high | Intermediate mid | ||
Basic | 10–15 | A2 | Intermediate mid | Intermediate low |
Below Basic | n/a | A1.2 | Intermediate low | Novice high |
A1.1 | Novice high | |||
Below A1 | Novice mid | Novice mid | ||
Novice low | Novice low |