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The levels in the CEF have been mapped to the levels in the National Qualifications Framework for England Wales and Northern Ireland (see, Pathways to Proficiency: the alignment of language proficiency scales for assessing competence in English Language, DFES / QCA, 2003) .  \nIn the process of regulation, the six levels of 5.5 International Certificate have been allocated to levels of the National Qualifications Framework. International Certificate tests are regulated under the following titles in the UK:  \n\n| Pearson English International Certificate/PTE General level\u003Cbr>Regulated Title Regulation\u003Cbr>number |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) A1 | Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 1) (CEF A1) (English International Certificate) | 500/1903/X |\n| Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) Level1 | Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 2) (CEF A2) (English International Certificate) | 500/1962/4 |\n| Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) Level 2 | Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 3) (CEF B1) (English International Certificate) | 500/1961/2 |\n| Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) Level 3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFB2) (English International Certificate) | 500/1926/0 |\n| Pearson English International Certificate (PTE General) Level 4 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFC1) (English International Certificate) | 500/1964/8 |\n| Pearson English International Certificate PTE General Level 5 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFC2) (English International Certificate) | 500/1963/6 |\n\nCONTENTS  \nOfqual Regulation ...............................................................................................................................................2  \nIntroduction to the guide ...................................................................................................................................4  \n1. Introduction to Pearson English International Certificate .......................................................................5  \n2. Test structure ..............................................................................................................................................7  \n4. Test Format ..................................................................................................................................................8  \n5. Description of item types: Written test .................................................................................................. 10  \nSection 1: Listening ...................................................................................................................................... 10  \nSection 2: Listening and writing.........","cbCaim5hi4dm4yny","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim5hi4dm4yny","pdf",962878,33,"English","# Ofqual Regulation\n# Introduction to the guide\n## 1. 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