Results and the Cambridge English Scale
Grades, scores and the level on your certificate.
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Results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale. For B2 First, 160–179 is a pass at B2 (grades B and C), 180–190 is grade A and shows C1 level, and 140–159 earns a B1 certificate. For C1 Advanced, 180–199 is a pass at C1 and 200–210 shows C2.
You also get a score for each of the four skills, and for Use of English.
Lesson quiz
Check what you have learned. Choose an answer to see whether it is right, and why.
Quick check: What does a B2 First score of 185 show?
- A fail
- Grade A, at C1 level
- A B1 certificate
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B: Grade A, at C1 level — 180–190 is grade A and shows C1. 160–179 is a pass at B2.
Quick check: What does a B2 First score of 150 earn?
- A pass at B2
- Grade A
- A B1 certificate
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C: A B1 certificate — 140–159 earns a B1 certificate.
Quick check: Which C1 Advanced scores show C2 level?
- 200–210
- 180–199
- 160–179
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A: 200–210 — 180–199 is a pass at C1.