Young Learners English level system
Hyland Language Centre

C1
Effective
Operational
Proficiency

CAE

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

CAE
(Certificate in Advanced English)

Advanced

B2
Vantage

Upper Intermediate 2

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

FCE
(First Certificate in English)

Upper Intermediate 1

B1
Threshold

Intermediate 2

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics, which are familiar, or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Intermediate 1

PET
(Preliminary English Test)

A2
Waystage

Pre Intermediate

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

A1
Break-through

Elementary

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

FLYERS
(Young Learners)

Primary

Nuestra prioridad es el desarrollo de las aptitudes orales y de comprensión. Los niños van adquiriendo confianza a la hora de hablar de sí mismos, su familia y sus gustos. El vocabulario como elemento de comunicación es fundamental y nos enfocamos en que no empiecen a pronunciar el inglés de forma españolizada. La lectura en inglés les proporciona información sobre todo tipo de temas que les interesen. Ayudamos a los alumnos progresivamente con la escritura.