CEFR is a framework that describes what a user can do with the language. It is an internationally recognized standard that makes it easier for students, teachers, educational institutions and future employees to understand the capabilities obtained and expectations expected for each CEFR level.
Malaysian government based their English reform plan on CEFR guidelines, drawing ideas on English language teaching and learning from the popular European framework. Malaysia hopes that by adopting CEFR into their syllabus, their students are recognized at internationally accepted English levels of proficiency.
Ability Description
• Basic phrases and expressions
• E.g., Hello, my name is ___. / Where is the toilet? / I live in Puchong.
• Self-introduction and personal details
Ability Description
• Basic sentences and frequently used expressions
• E.g., KLCC is to the right. / I go to school everyday.
• Routine matters and tasks
• Basic topics they are familiar or interested in
• Reasonings and explanations for opinions and plans
• E.g., Your car battery needs to be replaced. / This is the best online game I played.
Ability Description
• Spontaneous conversations and technical discussions
• E.g., Stop! Never mix bleach with vinegar as the chlorine produced is toxic.
Ability Description
• Ideas and thoughts fluently, flexibly and effectively for different purposes
Ability Description
• Masterfully crafted expressions of self, concise and clear summaries of accounts and reconstruct arguments all in one coherent presentation
Preliminary Round: CEFR - Pre A1
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR - A1
For students born in 2011 and younger
Preliminary Round: CEFR A1
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR A2
For students born in 2009 and younger
Preliminary Round: CEFR A1
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR A2
For students born in 2008 and younger
Preliminary Round: CEFR A2
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR B1
For students born in 2006 and younger
Preliminary Round: CEFR B1
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR B2
For students born in 2004 and younger
Preliminary Round: CEFR B2
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR C1
For students born in 2002 and younger
Preliminary Round: CEFR - Pre A1
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR - A1
For students born in 2013 and younger
Preliminary Round: CEFR A1
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR A2
For students born in 2012 and younger
Preliminary Round: CEFR B1
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR B2
For students born in 2009 and younger
Preliminary Round: CEFR B2
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR C1
For students born in 2006 and younger
Preliminary Round: CEFR C1
Semifinal/Final Round: CEFR C2
For students born in 2002 and younger