English As a Foreign Language (EFL) Levels

Below we have shown how the EFL levels we use for our courses correspond with IELTS bands. In order to enrol for a particular course you must achieve the minimum stated level for that course in the placement test.

 WIUT levels

IELTS band

 Advanced

“Although I speak and understand English very well, I still have some problems with unfamiliar situations and vocabulary.”

6.0-7.5

 Upper-  intermediate

“I can communicate reasonably effectively but do not always understand what people say.”

5.0-5.5

 Intermediate

“I can speak and understand what people say in familiar situations but I have problems with complex grammar and vocabulary.”

4.0-4.5

 Pre-intermediate

“I can communicate simply when I am in everyday, familiar situations.”

3.0-3.5

 Elementary

“I can talk a little and understand people if they speak slowly and clearly.”

2.0-2.5