| TOEIC Score | Associated English Ability |
Level 0+ (CLB 2-3)
010 - 250 points
Beginning proficiency in English
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“Able to satisfy immediate survival needs"
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Level 1 (CLB 4)
255 - 400 points
Elementary proficiency in English
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“Speaker has a functional but limited proficiency. Able to maintain very simple face-to-face conversations on familiar topics.”
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Level 1+ (CLB 5-6)
405 - 600 points
Advanced Elementary Proficiency in English
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“Can initiate and maintain predictable face-to-face conversations on familiar topics.”
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Level 2 (CLB 7-8)
605 - 780 points
Basic working proficiency in English
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“Ability to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements.”
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Level 2+ (CLB 9-10)
785 - 900 points
Advanced working proficiency
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“Able o satisfy most requirements with language that is often, but not always, acceptable and effective.”
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Level 3 (CLB 11)
905-990 points
Professional proficiency in English
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“Ability to communicate effectively in almost any situation.”
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