Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR)

OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCES BETWEEN ACTFL AND CEFR RATINGS AND ACTFL ASSESSMENTS

Based on extensive research and linking and validation studies, CEFR ratings can be assigned on ACTFL assessments, in all languages. Please note that these are one-directional correspondences. To date, no CEFR-based test, or other international test not developed by ACTFL, has been linked to the ACTFL Framework. For a current list of tests that may be rated according to the ACTFL Framework.

Contact Marie Douglass for more details. In order for a student to claim LOTE credits, an official transcript of an accredited school/organization clearly stating CEFR levels must be provided.

ONE-DIRECTIONAL ALIGNMENT
Receptive Skills – Reading and Listening

ONE-DIRECTIONAL ALIGNMENT
Productive Skills – Speaking and Writing

Rating on ACTFL Assessment (LPT, RPT or L&Rcat)

Corresponding
CEFR Rating

Rating on ACTFL Assessment (OPI, OPIc, or WPT)

Corresponding
CEFR Rating

Distinguished

C2

Superior

C1.2

Superior

C2

Advanced High

C1.1

Advanced High

C1

Advanced Mid

B2

Advanced Mid

B2.2

Advanced Low

B1.2

Advanced Low

B2.1

Intermediate High

B1.1

Intermediate High

B1.2

Intermediate Mid

A2

Intermediate Mid

B1.1

Intermediate Low

A1.2

Intermediate Low

A2

Novice High

A1.1

Novice High

A1

Novice Mid

0

Novice Mid

0

Novice Low

0

Novice Low

0

0

0

0

0