The following table gives an approximate comparison between the different exams. The exams all use the Common European Framework (CEF) proficiency levels.
| CEF Level | Cambridge ESOL | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | BULATS | PTE General |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2 | CPE | 9 | level 5 | ||
| 8 | 90 | ||||
| C1 | CAE, BEC Higher |
7.5 | 110-120 | level 4 | |
| 6.5 | 75 | ||||
| B2 | FCE, BEC Vantage |
6 | 87-109 | level 3 | |
| 5 | 60 | ||||
| B1 | PET, BEC Prelim |
4.5 | 57-86 | level 2 | |
| 4 | 40 | ||||
| A2 | KET | level 1 | |||
| 20 |