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In this article I will give details about different international tests for English as a second language, correlated with a common measurement for comparison, entry requirements in English universities for foreigners and residents, and the inferred average English level of Key Stage 5 graduates.

* At least 1-2 years of studies must be completed in the UK for distance learning.

One can inferr from these requirements that a Key Stage 5 graduate must have a minimum level equivalent to level B2 of the CEFR. Obviously, some graduates will have a higher level, equivalent to levels C1 and C2 of the CEFR, so they can apply to more demanding studies like Law, Journalism and Medicine, as can be seen in the table. With demanding studies, these students should increase their language competence achieving a level some researchers call "E" or "Educated Native".
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The following is a table with the most important tests for English as a second language, their different scores and comparable levels.

Examenes ESOL, ITEP, Michigan, TOEFL internet, TOEFL presencial, ETAAPP y TOEIC