It is important to understand all RCIIS levels to get an accurate idea of how long it will take to reach your goal.
| Level | Estimated time | Program |
|
Pre-Foundation |
4 to 8 weeks | Pre-Foundation |
|
Foundation |
4 to 8 weeks | ESL Foundation |
|
Level 1 |
4 to 8 weeks | Pre-Academic 1 |
|
Level 2 |
4 to 8 weeks | Pre-Academic 2 |
|
Level 3 |
4 to 8 weeks | Pre-Academic 3 |
|
Level 4 |
4 weeks | Pre-Academic 4 |
| Level | Estimated time | Program |
|
Pre-Foundation |
4 to 8 weeks | Pre-Foundation |
|
Foundation |
4 to 8 weeks | ESL Foundation |
|
Level 1 |
4 to 8 weeks | Power Speaking 1 |
|
Level 2 |
4 to 8 weeks | Power Speaking 2 |
|
Level 3 |
4 to 8 weeks | Power Speaking 3 |
|
Level 4 |
4 weeks | Power Speaking 4 |
This equivalency is for reference purposes only. The exact level of study will be determined through a level assessment at the school or adjusted based on teachers’ feedback from the first day of classes.
| RCIIS | CEFR | IELTS | ITEP (ACADEMIC) | DUOLINGO | TOEIC | PTE | TOEFL (PAPER BASED) | TOEFL (IBT) | CELPIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 7 (EAP) |
B2 | 5.5 (Writing 5.0+) |
3.5-3.6 (No score below 3.5) |
95+ (Writing test required) |
600+ | 44+ | 453+ | 46+ | 7 |
| Level 6 | B2 | 5.0 | 3.0-3.4 (No score below 3.0) |
80-90 | 555-595 | 36-43 | 417-452 | 36-45 | 6 |
| Level 5 | B1+ | 4.5 | 2.6-2.9 (No score below 2.6) |
65-75 | 500-550 | 30-35 | 400-416 | 32-35 | 5 |
| Level 4 | B1 | 4.0 | 2.0-2.4 (No score below 2.0) |
55-60 | 455-495 | 22-29 | 387-399 | 28-31 | 4 |
| Level 3 | A2 | 3.5 | 1.7-1.9 (No score below 1.7) |
45-50 | 400-450 | 15-21 | 377-386 | 25-27 | 3 |
| Level 2 (Foundation) |
A1 | 3.0 | 350-395 | 353-376 | 2 |