Cambridge English / IELTS · Levels 3
Cambridge English (B2, C1) & IELTS Academic
Cambridge English Qualifications (B2 First, C1 Advanced) and IELTS Academic are the two most widely recognised English proficiency exams for academic and professional purposes worldwide.
| Full name | Cambridge English Qualifications / International English Language Testing System | |
|---|---|---|
| Framework | Cambridge English / IELTS | Cambridge · IELTS |
| Levels | 3 (Cambridge B2, Cambridge C1, IELTS Academic) | |
| Skills | 4 (listening, reading, writing, speaking) | |
| Official | Yes | |
| Source | Cambridge English / IELTS Official | https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/ |
All levels
| Level | Stage | Vocabulary | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge B2 | Intermediate | 4,000 words | Advanced communication in work, study and social contexts |
| Cambridge C1 | Advanced | 8,000 words | Effective, flexible and precise use of English |
| IELTS Academic | Advanced | 5,000 words | English for academic study (CEFR B2–C1 range) |
Skills assessed
| Listening |
| Reading |
| Writing |
| Speaking |
About this framework
Cambridge B2/FCE, C1/CAE; IELTS Academic is separate but maps to similar CEFR levels.
U2C provides practice exercises following Cambridge/IELTS format, not official exam papers.
Framework: Cambridge English / IELTS. Cambridge English / IELTS Official: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/. Updated: 2026-11-02.