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ENGLISH LEVELS

Each level is equivalent to, approximately, 120 hours of classes, but we depend on the student studying out of class and having a good level of attendance.

BEGINNER
GRADE: 1-5

Student is still unable to use the language in any practical work situation.
Student is a true beginner.

ELEMENTARY
GRADE: 5-25

Student possesses a very basic knowledge of the language and is able to understand the general meaning of simple texts.
Student is unable to write in the language.
Student makes him or herself understood only in situations of extreme necessity.
Student understands single, random words and little more.

PRE-INTERMEDIATE
GRADE: 25-35

Student reads work-related documents with some difficulty.
Student needs assistance in writing simple texts.
Student makes his or herself understood in face-to-face conversations if the other person is patient and understanding.
Student will not use the telephone.
In face-to-face conversations, student understands if he or she knows the topic and the other person speaks slowly.
Student is not able to contribute in meetings.
Student cannot attend seminars, courses or conferences.

PRE-INTERMEDIATE
GRADE: 35-50

Student reads work-related documents without great difficulty.
Student writes simple texts but cannot write reports, except for the most routine.
Student can deal with their contacts face-to-face but with some difficulty; if extroverted, can contribute in routine meetings.
Student can settle specific, routine matters when abroad that are in his or her area of responsibility.
Student is not able to negotiate.
Student will not use the telephone except in cases of absolute necessity.
Student is able to understand face-to-face exchanges in routine meetings but has difficulty understanding in conferences, presentations and seminars.

INTERMEDIATE
GRADE: 50-65

Student can read and understand all work-related texts.
Student can write routine e-mails, but cannot efficiently form an argument in written form.
Student shouldn't have problems in face-to-face situations. Except for his or her own insecurity, student will fully contribute in routine meetings.
Student is not able to negotiate contracts and cannot contribute in high-level meetings concerning important or delicate topics.
Student has no excuse for not using the telephone.
Student can go abroad to settle matters in his or her area of responsibility.
Student is not able to follow in meetings with many native speakers, but will understand in seminars and presentations assisted by visual aids.

INTERMEDIATE
GRADE: 65-75

Student understands work-related texts perfectly, as well as other texts not using literary vocabulary.
Student can write e-mails and simple letters and reports, committing grammatical errors but successfully conveying the message.
Student deals with contacts face-to-face without problems; can negotiate but only if he or she has a good deal of self-confidence and an in-depth understanding of the issue at hand.
Student can do presentations if he or she prepares well.
Student can use the telephone without major difficulty.
Student can participate in any kind of meeting or ceremony unless the majority of the participants are native speakers.

ADVANCED
GRADE: 75-85

Student understands any type of text without problems. Any unusual vocabulary will not hinder his or her comprehension.
Student writes all types of routine texts, making grammatical and style mistakes only in the more important and complicated texts.
If the student is a resolute person, his or her lack of full command of the language will not be a hindrance in using it efficiently in all work situations.
Student understands in conversation without problems, except for native speakers who speak rapidly or with an unusual accent, and can hold his or her own in meetings with native speakers.
Student does not loose his or her language efficiency in telephone conversations.
Student is able to negotiate.

ADVANCED
GRADE: 85-95

Student understands all texts without problems, only stumbling on very advanced or elaborate vocabulary. This still does not hinder his or her full comprehension.
Student composes all types of texts, those on very important or delicate topics still giving him or her some difficulties.
If the student is a resolute person he or she will speak efficiently in all situations.
Student understands in conversation without problems, except for speakers who speak rapidly or with an unusual accent. Student can handle telephone conversations.
Student can negotiate even very important contracts.

ADVANCED
GRADE: 95-100

Student has an almost perfect command of the language.
A native speaker will not notice his or her command still isn't absolute.

Native-speaker level
GRADE: 100

Student has a perfect and complete command of the language.