Comparison table for Trinity ESOL, Cambridge ESOL and IELTS examinations
| QCA NQF | CEFR Level | Trinity GESE | Trinity ISE | Trinity ESOL Skills for Life | Trinity ESOL for Work | Cambridge ESOL | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry 1 | A1 | Grades 2 | - | Entry 1 | - | - | - |
| Entry 2 | A2 | Grades 3 & 4 | ISE 0 | Entry 2 | - | KET | 3.0 |
| Entry 3 | B1 | Grades 5 & 6 | ISE I | Entry 3 | Entry 3 | PET | 4.0 |
| Level 1 | B2 | Grades 7, 8, & 9 | ISE II | Level 1 | Level 1 | FCE | 5.5 |
| Level 2 | C1 | Grades 10 & 11 | ISE III | Level 2 | - | CAE | 6.5 |
| Level 3 | C2 | Grade 12 | ISE IV | - | - | CPE | 7.5 |
