Language Level
What Is CEFR?
Definition
CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is an international standard for describing language proficiency on a six-level scale from A1 (beginner) to C2 (mastery). YKI levels 1–6 map directly onto CEFR levels A1–C2.
Meaning in English
CEFR is the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the standard scale for language proficiency in Europe.
Meaning in Finnish
CEFR (Yhteiseurooppalainen viitekehys)
Why It Matters for YKI
CEFR is the scale YKI uses to report results. Understanding whether your target is B1 (level 3) or B2 (level 4) determines how you prepare and which score you need.
Example
A YKI keskitaso writing result of level 3 is reported as B1 on the CEFR scale, satisfying the citizenship language requirement.
Related keywords:
- cefr
- common european framework
- language levels
- a1 b1 b2