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Table 4
Equivalence Table showing comparison of International Certification Standards and Existing CXC®
Certification Levels

CEFR ILR ACTFL CLB CXC® CERTIFICATION
LEVELS
A1 0/0+/1 Novice (Low/Mid/High) 1/2 CCSLC

A2 1+ Intermediate (Low/Mid/High) 3/4
B1 2 Advanced Low 5/6
CSEC
B2 2+ Advanced Mid 7/8

C1 3/3+ Advanced High 9/10
CAPE
C2 4 Superior 11/12

4+/5

STRUCTURE OF THE CXC® LANGUAGE FRAMEWORK: TEACHING, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
(CXCLF®)

22. The proposed CXC® Language Framework (CXCLF®) will be based on teaching, learning,
assessment and certification principles and practices similar to those used by the international standards
and frameworks outlined above. It is proposed that emphasis will be placed on providing opportunities for
students to communicate through practical, authentic and functional activities appropriate and relevant to
their experiences. The languages will be taught with the focus on the four skills being learnt and used
appropriately in the authentic contexts namely, social, travel, workplace, and study. Emphasis will be placed
on students’ ability to listen to, read, speak and write the target language, as well as follow instructions.
Accuracy and range of vocabulary and structures will vary according to levels. Table 5 represents an initial
mapping of the international standards and frameworks against that of CXC®; and it is proposed to serve
as the springboard for the revision of the existing language syllabuses, examinations, and certification
processes and products to bring them into alignment with international standards and enhance their
portability. The CXCLF® will therefore:

(a) outline the Can do Statements (CS) in the syllabuses;

(b) specify the Performance Indicators (PI) for assessment; and,

(c) define and benchmark the scales to be used to certify language achievement and proficiency.

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