Lower - Advanced - Proficiency

Preparation for certificate examinations, recognized by ASEP (SUPREME COUNCIL FOR CIVIL PERSONNEL SELECTION)

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The following information lists the levels of English language competency recognized by ASEP:

(1) Excellent knowledge (C2):

  • CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH (CPE), University of CAMBRIDGE.
  • BULATS English Language Test, score: 90-100, University of CAMBRIDGE.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) – The British Council – IDP Education Australia IELTS Australia, score: 8,5 and above.
  • ECPE - EXAMINATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH, University of MICHIGAN.
  • ADVANCED LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH (ALCE) by HELLENIC AMERICAN
    UNIVERSITY (Nashua, New Hampshire, USA) with a total score of 74-100.
  • LONDON TESTS OF ENGLISH LEVEL 5 -PROFICIENT COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL or PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH GENERAL LEVEL 5 -PROFICIENT COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL or EDEXCEL Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C2).
  • ISE IV Integrated Skills in English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International, TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON.
  • CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (reading, writing and listening) -MASTERY- and CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (Spoken) -MASTERY- (both included in the final grade) or CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL ESOL-MASTERY- and CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL SPOKEN ESOL -MASTERY- (both included in the final grade).
  • EDI Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International JETSET Level 7 (CEF C2) ή PEARSON EDI Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C2) or PEARSON LCCI LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEFR C2).
  • PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 4 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, with "Distinction” or “Credit”).
  • OCNW Certificate in ESOL International at Level 3 (Common European Framework equivalent level C2) (until 31/8/2009).
  • Ascentis Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C2).
  • ESB Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Council of Europe Level C2).
  • Michigan State University – Certificate of English Language Proficiency (MSU – CELP): CEF C2.
  • Test of Interactive English, C2 Level (ACELS) ή Test of Interactive English, C2 Level (Gatehouse Awards).
  • NOCN Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (C2).
  • AIM Awards Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (C2) (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
  • LRN Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C2).
  • GA Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International – (CEFR: C2).
  • C2 LanguageCert Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Mastery C2) and C2 – LanguageCert Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Mastery C2) (both included in the final grade).

(2) Very good knowledge (C1):

  • CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED ENGLISH (CAE), University of CAMBRIDGE.
  • BULATS English Language Test, score: 75-89, University of CAMBRIDGE.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) – The British Council – IDP Education Australia IELTS Australia, score: 7-8.
  • Business English Certificate – Higher (BEC Higher), University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
  • LONDON TESTS OF ENGLISH LEVEL 4 -ADVANCED COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL or PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH GENERAL LEVEL 4 -ADVANCED COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL or EDEXCEL Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C1).
  • CERTIFICATE IN Integrated Skills in English ISE III, TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON.
  • CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (reading, writing and listening) – EXPERT- and CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (Spoken) – EXPERT- (both included in the final grade) or CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL ESOL -EXPERT- and CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL SPOKEN ESOL – EXPERT – (both included in the final grade).
  • ADVANCED LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH (ALCE) of the HELLENIC AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (Manchester, ΝΗ- USA) and of the HELLENIC AMERICAN UNION.
  • ΤΕST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC), score: 785-900, EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE/CHAUNCEY, USA.
  • EDI Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International JETSET Level 6 (CEF C1) or PEARSON EDI Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C1) or PEARSON LCCI LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEFR C1).
  • PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 4 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, in case one of the parts is a "Pass").
  • PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 3 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, with "Distinction” or “Credit”).
  • OCNW Certificate in ESOL International at Level 2 (Common European Framework equivalent level C1) (until 31/8/2009).
  • Ascentis Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C1).
  • ESB Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Council of Europe Level C1).
  • Test of Interactive English, C1 + Level (ACELS).
  • Test of Interactive English, C1 Level (ACELS) or Test of Interactive English, C1 Level (Gatehouse Awards).
  • NOCN Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (C1).
  • AIM Awards Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (C1) (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
  • MICHIGAN ENGLISH Language ASSESSMENT BATTERY (MELAB), score: 91 to 99, CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN Language ASSESSMENTS (CaMLA).
  • MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (MET), score: 190-240, CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN Language ASSESSMENTS (CaMLA).
  • LRN Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF C1).
  • GA Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International – (CEFR: C1).
  • C1 – LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Expert C1) and C1 – LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Expert C1) (both included in the final grade).

(3) Good knowledge (Β2):

  • FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH (FCE), University of CAMBRIDGE.
  • BULATS English Language Test, score: 60-74, University of CAMBRIDGE.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) – The British Council – IDP Education Australia IELTS Australia, score: 5,5 to 6,5.
  • Business English Certificate – Vantage (BEC Vantage), University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
  • ECCE - EXAMINATION FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN ENGLISH, University of MICHIGAN.
  • LONDON TESTS OF ENGLISH LEVEL 3 – UPPER INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL or PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH GENERAL LEVEL 3 UPPER- INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL or EDEXCEL Level I Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)
  • CERTIFICATE IN Integrated Skills in English ISE II, TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON.
  • CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (reading, writing and listening) -COMMUNICATOR- and CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (Spoken) -COMMUNICATOR- (both included in the final grade) or CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL ESOL – COMMUNICATOR – and CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL SPOKEN ESOL – COMMUNICATOR – (both included in the final grade).
  • Assessment Board for Language Examinations: Level B2 (ABLE B2), Hellenic American University (Nashua, New Hampshire, USA)
  • TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC), score: 505-780, EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE/CHAUNCEY, USA.
  • EDI Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International JETSET Level 5 (CEF B2) or PEARSON EDI Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2) or PEARSON LCCI LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEFR B2).
  • PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 3 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, in case one of the parts is a "Pass").
  • PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 2 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, with "Distinction” or “Credit").
  • OCNW Certificate in ESOL International at Level 1 (Common European Framework equivalent level B2) (until 31/8/2009).
  • Ascentis Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2).
  • ESB Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Council of Europe Level B2).
  • Michigan State University – Certificate of English Language Competency (MSU – CELC): CEF B2.
  • Test of Interactive English, B2 + Level (ACELS).
  • Test of Interactive English, B2 Level (ACELS) or Test of Interactive English, Β2 Level (Gatehouse Awards).
  • NOCN Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2).
  • AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2) (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
  • MICHIGAN ENGLISH Language ASSESSMENT BATTERY (MELAB), score 80-90, CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN Language ASSESSMENTS.
  • MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (MET), score: 157-189, CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN Language ASSESSMENTS.
  • LRN Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2).
  • GA Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International – (CEFR: B2).
  • Β2 – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2) and Β2 – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2) (both included in the final grade).

(4) Average knowledge (Β1):

  • PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST (PET), University of CAMBRIDGE.
  • BULATS English Language Test, score: 40-59, University of CAMBRIDGE.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Score 4-5.
  • Business English Certificate – Preliminary (BEC Preliminary) UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE (UCLES).
  • LONDON TESTS OF ENGLISH LEVEL 2 –INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL ή PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH GENERAL LEVEL 2-INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION- EDEXCEL ή EDEXCEL ENTRY Level Certificate in ESOL International (ENTRY 3) (CEF B1).
  • CERTIFICATE IN Integrated Skills in English ISE I, TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON.
  • CITY & GUILDS ENTRY LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (Reading, Writing and Listening) (ENTRY 3) – ACHIEVER- and CITY & GUILDS ENTRY LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (Spoken) (ENTRY 3) – ACHIEVER – (both included in the final grade) or CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL ESOL – ACHIEVER – and CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL SPOKEN ESOL -ACHIEVER- (both included in the final grade).
  • BASIC COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH.
  • TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC), score: 405-500, EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE/CHAUNCEY, USA.
  • EDI Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry Level 3) JETSET Level 4 (CEF B1) or PEARSON EDI Entry 3 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B1) or PEARSON LCCI ENTRY 3 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEFR B1).
  • PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 2 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, in case one of the parts is a "Pass").
  • PEARSON LCCI EFB Level 1 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, with "Distinction” or “Credit”).
  • OCNW Certificate in ESOL International at Entry Level 3 (Common European Framework equivalent level B1) (until 31/8/2009).
  • Ascentis Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) CEF B1.
  • ESB Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (entry 3) (Council of Europe Level B1).
  • Test of Interactive English, B1 + Level (ACELS).
  • Test of Interactive English, B1 Level (ACELS) ή Test of Interactive English, Β1 Level (Gatehouse Awards).
  • NOCN Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (B1).
  • AIM Awards Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (B1) (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
  • MICHIGAN ENGLISH Language ASSESSMENT BATTERY (MELAB), score: 67-79, CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN Language ASSESSMENTS.
  • MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (MET), score: 120-156, CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN Language ASSESSMENTS
  • LRN Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (CEF B1).
  • GA Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (CEFR: B1).
  • Β1 – LanguageCert Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Achiever B1) and Β1 – LanguageCert Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (Speaking) (Achiever B1) (both included in the final grade).