C1 Global recognition

A Level C1 English certificate is an advanced level qualification as set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Holders of C1 will have the ability to use English effectively and perform confidently in social, professional and higher education situations. C1 shows that a candidate has the language ability to carry out complex research, communicate effectively at a professional level, and have the necessary communication skills for everyday business and study activities.

C1 is recognised by thousands of educational institutions, employers, governments and other organisations throughout the world including:

• Monash University, Australia
• University of Queensland, Australia
• McGill University, Canada
• University of Toronto, Canada
• King’s College London (University of London), UK
• University of Oxford, UK
• University of Virginia, USA

C1 is also accepted for student visa applications by the UK Home Office and the Australian government’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). Top international companies such as Adidas, BP, Ernst & Young, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson and Microsoft all have employees who have taken the C1 exam.