CEFR Framework
Five progressive levels
German
French
The “A” Levels: Basic User
A1 | Beginner
Textbook fees: S$55*
A1.1 - 18 hours - S$300*
A1.2 - 18 hours - S$330*
A1.3 - 18 hours - S$330*
A1.4 - 18 hours - S$360*
*Before 9% gst
Total 72 hours to complete A1
At the A1 CEFR level, a language learner can:
- Understand and use very basic expressions to satisfy concrete needs.
- Introduce themselves and ask others questions about personal details.
- Interact as long as the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
The “A” Levels: Basic User
A2 | Elementary
Textbook fees: S$55*
A2.1 - 18 hours - S$360*
A2.2 - 18 hours - S$390*
A2.3 - 18 hours - S$390*
A2.4 - 18 hours - S$420*
*Before 9% gst
Total 72 hours to complete A2
At the A2 CEFR level, a language learner can:
- Understand frequently used expressions in most intermediate areas such as shopping, family, employment, etc.
- Complete tasks that are routine and involve a direct exchange of information.
- Describe matters of immediate need in simple terms.
The “B” Levels: Independent User
B1 |Pre - Intermediate
Textbook fees: S$55*
B1.1 - 18 hours - S$420*
B1.2 - 18 hours - S$450*
B1.3 - 18 hours - S$450*
B1.4 - 18 hours - S$480*
*Before 9% gst
Total 72 hours to complete B1
At the B1 CEFR level, a language learner can:
- Understand points regarding family, work, school or leisure-related topics.
- Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken.
- Create simple texts on topics of personal interest.
- Describe experiences, events, dreams, ambitions, and opinions or plans in brief.
The “B” Levels: Independent User
B2| Intermediate
B1.1- 18 hours - S$480*
B1.2 - 18 hours - S$510*
B1.3 - 18 hours - S$510*
B1.4 - 18 hours - S$540*
*Before 9% gst
Total 72 hours to complete B2
At the B2 CEFR level, a language learner can:
-
- Understand the main ideas of a complex text such as a technical piece related to their field.
- Spontaneously interact without too much strain for either the learner or the native speaker.
- Produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
The “C” Levels: Proficient User
C1 | Upper-Intermediate
C1.1- 18 hours - S$540*
C1.2 - 18 hours - S$570*
C1.3 - 18 hours - S$570*
C1.4 - 18 hours - S$600*
*Before 9% gst
Total 72 hours to complete C1
At the C1 CEFR level, a language learner can:
-
- Understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts or conversations.
- Express ideas without too much searching.
- Effectively use the language for social, academic or professional situations.
- Create well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics.
Spanish
The “A” Levels: Basic User
A1 | Beginner
Textbook fees: S$55*
A1.1 - 18 hours - S$300*
A1.2 - 18 hours - S$330*
A1.3 - 18 hours - S$330*
A1.4 - 18 hours - S$360*
*Before 9% gst
Total 72 hours to complete A1
At the A1 CEFR level, a language learner can:
- Understand and use very basic expressions to satisfy concrete needs.
- Introduce themselves and ask others questions about personal details.
- Interact as long as the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
The “A” Levels: Basic User
A2 | Elementary
Textbook fees: S$55*
A2.1 - 18 hours - S$360*
A2.2 - 18 hours - S$390*
A2.3 - 18 hours - S$390*
A2.4 - 18 hours - S$420*
*Before 9% gst
Total 72 hours to complete A2
At the A2 CEFR level, a language learner can:
- Understand frequently used expressions in most intermediate areas such as shopping, family, employment, etc.
- Complete tasks that are routine and involve a direct exchange of information.
- Describe matters of immediate need in simple terms.
The “B” Levels: Independent User
B1 |Pre - Intermediate
Textbook fees: S$55*
B1.1 - 18 hours - S$420*
B1.2 - 18 hours - S$450*
B1.3 - 18 hours - S$450*
B1.4 - 18 hours - S$480*
*Before 9% gst
Total 72 hours to complete B1
At the B1 CEFR level, a language learner can:
- Understand points regarding family, work, school or leisure-related topics.
- Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken.
- Create simple texts on topics of personal interest.
- Describe experiences, events, dreams, ambitions, and opinions or plans in brief.
The “B” Levels: Independent User
B2| Intermediate
B1.1- 18 hours - S$480*
B1.2 - 18 hours - S$510*
B1.3 - 18 hours - S$510*
B1.4 - 18 hours - S$540*
*Before 9% gst
Total 72 hours to complete B2
At the B2 CEFR level, a language learner can:
- Understand the main ideas of a complex text such as a technical piece related to their field.
- Spontaneously interact without too much strain for either the learner or the native speaker.
- Produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
The “C” Levels: Proficient User
C1 | Upper-Intermediate
C1.1- 18 hours - S$540*
C1.2 - 18 hours - S$570*
C1.3 - 18 hours - S$570*
C1.4 - 18 hours - S$600*
*Before 9% gst
Total 72 hours to complete C1
At the C1 CEFR level, a language learner can:
-
- Understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts or conversations.
- Express ideas without too much searching.
- Effectively use the language for social, academic or professional situations.
- Create well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics.