Uses and Levels of the ALCE

Uses of the ALCE™

The ALCE™ is used by organizations, firms, public agencies, and academic institutions for a wide range of purposes. The following is just a sample of possible uses:

  • Educational organizations can use the ALCE™ for admission purposes for non-native speakers of English
  • Corporate users can use the ALCE™  as a useful tool when recruiting a global workforce
  • Government agencies can use the ALCE™ when setting language requirements for migrants
  • Job placement agencies can use the ALCE™ when setting language requirements for non-native speakers of English
The level of the ALCE™

The ALCE™ examination has been mapped to the C1 and C2 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

At C1 level, language users:

  • Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning and attitudes.
  • Can understand lengthy, complex texts in detail.
  • Can give clear, detailed descriptions, developing particular points and providing an appropriate conclusion.
  • Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, supporting points of view and providing an appropriate conclusion.

At C2 level, language users:

  • Can understand with ease virtually any kind of spoken language delivered at natural speed.
  • Can understand a wide range of long and complex texts, including implicit meaning.
  • Can produce clear, smoothly flowing, well-structured speech.
  • Can write complex texts in an appropriate and effective style with a logical structure.

 

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