Cambridge scale

1. What is a good Cambridge score?
2. How does the Cambridge scale work?
3. What does Cambridge score mean?
4. Is 160 a good score in Cambridge?

What is a good Cambridge score?

The exam is targeted at Level C1 of the CEFR. The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level above C1 (Level C2) and the level below (Level B2).
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C1 Advanced Scale Scores.

How does the Cambridge scale work?

In the live exams, each skill is equally weighted, and a candidate's overall score is calculated by adding all of the individual scores together and dividing by four (and then rounding to the nearest whole number). ... In the live exams, the Reading and Writing paper tests two skills so the score is doubled.

What does Cambridge score mean?

The Cambridge English Scale is a range of scores used to report results for Cambridge English exams. The scores replace the candidate profile and standardised scores. Grades and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels are retained.

Is 160 a good score in Cambridge?

The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level above B2 (Level C1) and the level below (Level B1). Scores between 122 and 139 are also reported for B2 First.
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B2 First Scale Scores.