English Exam Score Converter
Convert IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Aptis or Cambridge scores to CEFR levels and see approximate equivalents across major English proficiency exams.
Estimated CEFR level
C2
Mastery — near-native precision, nuance, and stamina.
Cambridge English Scale ≈ 185
| Exam | Approximate equivalent |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English Scale | 185 |
| C2 Proficiency (CPE) | C2 Proficiency — Grade C equivalent |
| C1 Advanced (CAE) | Grade A–B territory on CAE |
| IELTS Academic | ~7.0 overall bandApproximate — institutions set own cut-offs |
| TOEFL iBT | ~90 / 120Approximate ETS alignment |
| PTE Academic | ~66 / 90Approximate Pearson alignment |
| Aptis | B2CEFR report level |
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C2 vs IELTS vs TOEFL guideEquivalencies are approximate alignments published by Cambridge, ETS, and Pearson. Universities and employers set their own minimum scores.
Why Use a CEFR Converter?
Universities and employers often list minimum scores from different exams — IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 100, PTE 76, or Cambridge C1 Advanced Grade B. The Common European Framework (CEFR) gives a shared language for those requirements, from A2 through C2.
Cambridge publishes anchor points linking IELTS and its own scale. Other providers publish similar tables. This converter routes your input through the Cambridge English Scale so you can compare qualifications in one place.
If you are deciding between exams, read our C2 Proficiency vs IELTS vs TOEFL guide for format, cost, and recognition differences.
Already preparing for Cambridge C2? Use the C2 score calculator to estimate your certificate grade from per-paper scale scores.
Exam Converter — Common Questions
Cambridge aligns IELTS 8.0–9.0 with C2-level performance on the Cambridge English Scale (roughly 200–230). IELTS 7.0–7.5 typically maps to C1. Exact university requirements vary — always check the institution.
TOEFL iBT scores around 100–120 are commonly treated as C1–C2 range equivalents. Cambridge publishes scale alignments; this converter uses those anchor points plus widely cited approximations for planning purposes.
No. Different exams test different skills and scoring models. Conversions show approximate CEFR alignment via the Cambridge English Scale — useful for comparing qualifications, not for replacing an official transcript.
IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Aptis, Linguaskill, Cambridge English Scale scores, and Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency result bands. Results include a CEFR label and a cross-exam equivalence table.