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Trinity College London, established in 1872, is a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation specialising in music, drama, combined arts and English language.
Music qualifications
Trinity supports music education with assessments across Classical, Jazz and Rock & Pop — from first steps to professional diplomas.
Drama & performance
From a student's first steps to industry-aligned professional training, Trinity drama candidates develop real-world skills for life on and beyond the stage.
English language qualifications
Whether you want to learn English, teach English or gain a UK visa, Trinity has the right qualification to help you get where you need to go.
Trinity College London, established in 1872, is a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. We specialise in the assessment of communicative and performance skills covering music, drama, combined arts and English language.
With over 700,000 candidates a year in more than 80 countries worldwide, our qualifications are designed to help people progress — inspiring teachers and learners through assessments that are enjoyable to prepare for, rewarding to teach, and develop skills needed in real life.
CEFR
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) was published by the Council of Europe in 2001 as a reference document describing the knowledge and skills language learners must develop to communicate effectively in a foreign language. It provides a common basis for the development of language curricula and textbooks and for the interpretation of language test scores.
Learn more1. What is the CEFR?
The CEFR describes language activities and competences at six main levels: A1 (the lowest) through A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 (the highest). The levels include can-do statements, which describe in a positive way what language learners can do when they use a language, rather than what they cannot do.
The CEFR proficiency scales provide a convenient structure for thinking about and communicating a progression of language proficiency and for considering where people stand in relation to that progression. Therefore, mapping language test scores onto the CEFR levels is useful for assigning practical meaning to those scores. ETS has conducted several studies to facilitate the interpretation of the scores of the language tests it develops in relation to the CEFR levels.
2. Comparing TOEFL iBT Scores
3. Comparing TOEFL iBT Scores to the CEFR
| CEFR level | Reading (0–30) | Listening (0–30) | Speaking (0–30) | Writing (0–30) | Total (0–120) |
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| C2 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 114 |
| C1 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 95 |
| B2 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 72 |
| B1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 42 |
| A2 | n/a | n/a | 10 | 7 | n/a |
4. TOEFL ITP Level 1 and Level 2 test scores
To help you interpret TOEFL ITP Level 1 and Level 2 test scores, ETS has conducted several studies, including a score mapping study to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), a score descriptor study and a reliability study.
CEFR mapping studyResults of the CEFR mapping provide the minimum TOEFL ITP section scores for four of the levels defined in the CEFR (A2, B1, B2 and C1).
TOEFL ITP Level 1 Test| CEFR Levels | Total Cut Score | Listening Comprehension | Structure and Written Expression | Reading Comprehension |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 620 | 62 | 64 | 60 |
| B2 | 543 | 55 | 53 | 55 |
| B1 | 433 | 46 | 43 | 41 |
| A2 | 343 | 38 | 32 | 33 |
| CEFR Levels | Total Cut Score | Listening Comprehension | Structure and Written Expression | Reading Comprehension |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 433 | 46 | 43 | 41 |
| A2 | 343 | 38 | 32 | 33 |
5. Mapping the TOEIC® Tests on the Common European Framework of Reference
The TOEIC® test is specifically designed to measure English language proficiency with a high degree of accuracy and precision in order to offer its test-takers a comprehensive assessment of their linguistic capabilities. Based on ETS research, the TOEIC® test is meticulously constructed to provide the most optimal measure of English proficiency, ranging from the A2 level up to the B2 level, extending at the low end to A1 and at the high end to C1. This choice is informed by the fact that globally, for most professions, the education and training the proficiency required, is in this range.
Exhibits TOEIC test scores correspond with proficiency levels outlined by the CEFR
TOEIC mapping CEFR reference
| Test | Total Scale Range | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEIC Listening and Reading Total | ||||||
| TOEIC Listening and Reading Total | 990-10 | 220-120 | 545-225 | 780-550 | 9-78540 | 945-990 |
| TOEIC Listening | 495-5 | 105-60 | 270-110 | 395-275 | 485-400 | 495-490 |
| TOEIC Reading | 495-5 | 110-60 | 270-115 | 380-275 | 450-385 | 455-495 |
| TOEIC Speaking and Writing | ||||||
| TOEIC Speaking | 200-0 | 80-50 | 110-90 | 150-120 | 170-160 | 180-200 |
| TOEIC Writing | 200-0 | 60-30 | 110-70 | 140-120 | 170-150 | 180-200 |
| TOEIC Bridge | ||||||
| TOEIC Bridge Listening | 15 - 50 | 16 – 25 | 38–26 | 50–39 | ||
| TOEIC Bridge Reading | 15 - 50 | 19 – 33 | 44–34 | 50–45 | ||
| TOEIC Bridge Speaking | 15 - 50 | 23 – 36 | 42–37 | 50–43 | ||
| TOEIC Bridge Writing | 15 - 50 | 20 – 31 | 42–32 | 50–43 | ||
| TOEIC Link | ||||||
| TOEIC Link Listening | 2-05 | 0-7 | 8-12 | 13-17 | 18-21 | 22-25 |
| TOEIC Link Reading | 0-25 | 0-7 | 8-12 | 13-17 | 18-21 | 22-25 |
| TOEIC Link Speaking | 2-05 | 0-7 | 8-12 | 13-17 | 18-21 | 22-25 |
| TOEIC Link Writing | 0-25 | 0-7 | 8-12 | 13-17 | 18-21 | 22-25 |
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TOEFL ITP
Based on the heritage of the TOEFL test, TOEFL ITP assessments allow you to measure and evaluate students' English-language skills with confidence — offering flexibility, convenience, and reliability for placement, monitoring, and more.
The TOEFL ITP Assessment Series gives you the right tools to know where your students are today and lead them to a successful tomorrow.
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As an industry leader for more than 40 years, the TOEIC programme has set the standard for assessing English-language skills for the global workplace. TOEIC tests are accepted and trusted by 14,000+ organizations in more than 160 countries.
Providing accurate, reliable, and comparable scores, TOEIC assessments measure listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
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GRE scores help institutions identify candidates with the skills needed for graduate-level success worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Trinity College London?
Trinity College London is an internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity established in 1872. With over 700,000 candidates a year in more than 80 countries, Trinity specialises in assessing communicative and performance skills in music, drama, combined arts and English language.
2. How do I book a Trinity exam?
You can book many Trinity exams online through the official Book exam portal at trinitycollege.com. For some qualifications you may need to register through an approved exam centre in your country. Use the regional selector on the Trinity website to find local fees, dates and contact details.
3. What are GESE exams?
GESE (Graded Examinations in Spoken English) assess spoken English in a one-to-one conversation with a Trinity examiner. They are designed to develop practical communication skills and are available at multiple levels for learners of all ages.
4. What is the ISE qualification?
ISE (Integrated Skills in English) is a four-skills qualification covering reading, writing, speaking and listening. It is available at five levels and includes digital delivery options for flexible, secure assessment.
5. How can I qualify to teach English with Trinity?
Trinity offers teaching English qualifications including CertTESOL, TYLEC for young learners, DipTESOL, and professional certificates for online teaching. These qualifications are recognised internationally by schools and employers.
6. Are Trinity qualifications recognised worldwide?
Yes. Trinity qualifications are recognised by governments, universities, employers and education providers globally. Trinity publishes detailed recognition information for each qualification on trinitycollege.com, including UK visa (SELT) approved tests where applicable.