International language standards explained

About the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability.

It is used around the world to describe learners’ language skills.

Find out more

These links will take you to more information about the CEFR:

• View the CEFR diagram (PDF)
• More about Cambridge English Language Assessment and the CEFR (global website)
• Find more information on the CEFR on the Council of Europe website
• Cambridge English Language Assessment is helping to develop the CEFR as part of the English Profile project. Find out more