Are there five levels of English proficiency?

The fifth grade of the National English Proficiency Test (PEST5) is the highest grade, and the English level of candidates who have passed the test basically meets the needs of studying non-English majors or engaging in academic research abroad. This level of English can also meet their basic needs for professional and management work at home and abroad.

Candidates at this level should be able to talk and discuss freely on various topics. I can have in-depth and extensive communication with others on many aspects of my work, have an effective debate, clearly state my needs, properly use basic grammar knowledge, and master about 7000 words and related phrases.

Expand the function of national English level: In the PETS level description, the applicable scope of test scores at all levels is given for reference only by candidates and users of test scores. The examination center of the Ministry of Education is responsible for explaining the PETS examination level at all levels; The right to use candidates' scores is in the admissions department or the employer.

As a social test, PETS does not have the function of evaluating the English teaching level in ordinary middle schools and universities. Refusing to provide candidates' scores to the teaching or counseling units of candidates. No one is allowed to use the results of this test to evaluate and interfere with the normal English teaching in schools, and no one is allowed to use the results of PETS test to replace the English final exam in ordinary middle schools and universities.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-National English Level Test