
The exams are linked to the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), published by the Council of Europe, making simple for employers, universities and other organisations to
specify levels of language ability and easy for learners to choose the
right exam.

Cambridge Assessment English was one of the organisations
involved in the early development of this language benchmark, wich is
used internationally to describe language ability. Cambridge English
remains at the hearth of the development of the CEFR through being a key
partner in
English Profile,
a research programme that will further develop the CEFR, providing
detailed descriptions of learner English at each of the six levels.
To find organisations, employers, universities, colleges and other
organisations that recognise Cambridge English exams, visit the
Cambridge English Recogniton Online Database.