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Recognition English B2/C1
Have you already obtained an English certificate or would you like to have English language skills acquired elsewhere recognised?
Below you will find more information on the certificates and qualifications we recognise and the criteria for having a B2/C1 certificate recognised.
Recognition of language competence - English
Recognition of English certificates for levels B2 and C1
| Certificate | Criteria for B2 certificate | Criteria for C1 certificate | |
| UNIcert | UNIcert II | UNIcert III | |
| TOEFL Test (internet based) | 72 - 94 points | 95 points, or more | |
| Pearson PTE Academic (result available in 48 hours) | 59 points, or more | 76 points, or more | |
IELTS (Academic) Test The scores are for guidance only. The language level stated on the certificate is binding | Band 5.5 - 6.5 | Band 7.0 - 8.0 | |
| Cambridge First Certificate | Minimum: Grade C | --- | |
| Cambridge Advanced Certificate | ---- | Minimum: Grade C | |
| Cambridge Business Vantage | Minimum: Grade C | --- | |
| Cambridge Business Higher | --- | Minimum: Grade C | |
| Trinity College London ISE II | You must have passed both modules | ---- | |
| Trinity College London ISE III | ---- | You must have passed both modules | |
| TOEIC | ALL 4 sections! Listening/Reading: 785 Speaking: 160 Writing: 150 | ALL 4 sections! Listening/Reading: Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 | |
LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) | Level 3 | ---- | |
| KMK-Fremdsprachenzertifikat | KMK B2 | KMK C1 |
Other certificates and recognition procedure for English
| Certificate | Criteria for B2 certificate | Criteria for C1 certificate | Validity |
| Abitur in Germany | If your certificate expressly states you achieved level B2, and this level is based on a KMK directive* *in the case of retroactive directives, a corresponding certificate issued subsequently by the school principal in respect of the regulation which applies in relation to the language level. | ---- | unlimited |
| Bilingual Abitur German/English | Pass | ---- | unlimited |
| US High School Diploma | ---- | Grades between A – C, GPA of at least 2.0 | unlimited |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma (in English) | ---- | pass | unlimited |
| Certified “Fremdsprachenkorrespondent*in” | Certificate | ---- | unlimited |
| High-school year in an English-speaking country | Transcript of Records of the high school with grades between A-C in the core subjects | ---- | unlimited |
| Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree taught entirely in English | ---- | Certificate and Transcript of Records | unlimited |