ENGLISH as the Medium of Instruction for
“The quality of English language teaching at Stirling Schools is underpinned by Cambridge Assessment.”
All Stirling Schools students have the opportunity to develop their English language proficiency. From as early as year 3, they can take world-class examinations from Cambridge Assessment and TOEFL. Meeting the challenge of completing IELTS Academic and TOEFL IBT at graduation is made achievable through excellent teaching and periodic examination experience.
Stirling Schools English Language Proficiency Chart Linked with CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
We base the English language teaching that we deliver on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We determined the level of each grade based on the CEFR and we set the exit band target for our students accordingly.
We aim to make sure that every student reaches the appropriate exit band level by the time they complete each grade. In addition to our internal assessment, we use Cambridge and TOEFL international examinations to assess students’ English language proficiency starting from as early as the 3rd grade, in order to check whether they have achieved the required exit band or not.
In this way, our students become accustomed to taking international examinations. As a result, when they graduate from high school, they are ready to take in their stride the IELTS Academic and TOEFL IBT tests.
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Stirling Schools Grade Level
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Section
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CEFR
Exit Band
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Description
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Level Tests
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KG Age 4
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Kindergarten
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Pre-A1
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Complete Beginner
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KG Age 5
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Grade 1
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Primary
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Pre-A1
A1
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Beginner
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Grade 2
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A1+
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Grade 3
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A2
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Cambridge YLE-Starters
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Grade 4
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A2+
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Cambridge YLE-Movers
TOEFL Primary Step1
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Grade 5
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Pre-B1
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Intermediate
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Cambridge YLE-Flyers
TOEFL Primary Step2
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Grade 6
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B1
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Cambridge YLE-Flyers TOEFL Primary Step2
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Preparatory Year
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Secondary
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Pre-B1
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Cambridge KET
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Grade 7
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B1+
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Cambridge KET
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Grade 8
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B2
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Cambridge PET
TOEFL JUNIOR
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Grade 9
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B2+
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Grade 10
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High School
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Pre-C1
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Advanced
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Cambridge FCE
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Grade 11
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C1
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Cambridge FCE
TOEFL ITP
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Grade 12
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C1
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