Total duration: 90 minutes
| Section | Time | Raw scale | # of items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 25 minutes | 0–20 (raw) | 12 items (weighted by CEFR level) |
| Reading | 25 minutes | 0–20 (raw) | 12 items (weighted by CEFR level) |
| Writing | 20 minutes | 0–50 (raw)* | 3 tasks (A, B, C level; scored to 0–50 then normalized) |
| Speaking | 20 minutes | 0–100 (raw)* | 6 items (weighted by CEFR level; scored to 0–100 then normalized) |
| BAND SCORE | LEVEL | Descriptor Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1-10.0 | Expert/Native | Native-like command. Effortless fluency, precise vocabulary, complex grammar with negligible errors, highly coherent & well-organized ideas, pronunciation clear and natural (Speaking). |
| 8.1-9.0 | Excellent | Excellent control. Very fluent, broad & precise vocabulary, minimal grammar errors, strong coherence, natural rhythm & intonation. |
| 7.1-8.0 | Very Good | Very good. Fluent with rare hesitation, wide range of vocabulary, minor errors, well-organized, clear pronunciation. |
| 6.1-7.0 | Good | Good. Mostly fluent, adequate vocabulary range, some errors but meaning clear, logical organization, minor pronunciation/intonation issues. |
| 5.1-6.0 | Competent | Competent. Occasional pauses, vocabulary sufficient for most tasks, noticeable grammar errors but generally accurate, some cohesion lapses, accent noticeable but does not impede understanding. |
| 4.1-5.0 | Modest | Modest. Hesitant, limited vocabulary range, frequent grammar errors, basic organization, pronunciation sometimes unclear. |
| 3.1-4.0 | Limited | Limited. Often pauses to search for words, basic vocabulary only, grammar errors frequent and distracting, organization weak, pronunciation causes occasional difficulty. |
| 2.1-3.0 | Extremely Limited | Extremely limited. Very slow speech, minimal vocabulary, persistent grammar errors, incoherent ideas, pronunciation often unclear. |
| 1.1-2.0 | Intermittent | Intermittent. Can produce isolated words, extremely limited vocabulary and grammar, frequent breakdowns in communication. |
| 0.1-1.0 | Very Poor | No real communication possible, only memorized words or phrases, major pronunciation issues. |
| 0.0 | Non | No attempt / did not respond in English. |