CMGE LEVELS
Equivalents & Suggested Courses
ELL (ESL) Assessment Equivalents*
| CMGE Level | TOEFL (iBT) ETS |
IELTS Cambridge |
EIKEN Japan |
CEFR Council of Europe |
English Language Learning Standards British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Level 5 | ≥ 65 | ≥ 5.0 | PRE – 1 – 1 | C1 | Support Level 5 |
| Support Level 4 | 53 – 64 | 4.6 – 5.0 | 2A | B1 – B2 | Support Level 4 |
| Support Level 3 | 41 – 52 | 4.0 – 4.5 | 2 | B1 | Support Level 3 |
| Support Level 2 | 19 – 40 | 2.0 – 3.0 | 3 – PRE – 2 | A1 – A2 | Support Level 2 |
| Support Level 1 | 0 – 18 | 0 – 1.0 | 5.0 -3.0 | A1 | Support Level 1 |
IELTS, TOEFL, etc. are intended for university admittance and for adult learners. CMGE levels and provincial standards are intended to be age appropriate, for elementary and secondary students.
* All information are estimates and cannot be guaranteed.
ELL Levels and Secondary School Courses
Each CM Global English ELL level has a suggested number of ESL classes and recommended regular courses. Most high school students in Canada and the USA, regardless of ELL ability, generally take a maximum of eight courses per school year, or four courses per semester
| LEVELS | ABILITIES | SUGGESTED COURSES |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | little or no English | three ESL courses, Mathematics and four electives |
| Level 2 | low intermediate English | three ESL courses, Mathematics, Sciences and electives |
| Level 3 | upper intermediate English | two ESL courses, Mathematics, Sciences, Socials Studies, and electives |
| Level 4 | advanced English | one ESL course, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Language Arts (English), and electives |
| Level 5 | approaching fluency | no ESL courses, Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Language Arts (English), and electives |
Post-Secondary Possibilities
| LEVELS | ABILITIES |
|---|---|
| Levels 1 – 3 | Would not have the English proficiency to be able to successfully attend North American colleges and universities |
| Level 4 | Should be able to manage most non-Humanities courses in North American colleges and universities |
| Level 5 | Should be able to manage most courses in North American colleges and universities |