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Versant GM
Versant GM
Estrada
Versant scores are aligned to the Global Scale of English (GSE). The GSE runs from 10 to 90, with clear statements of what a
learner can achieve at any point on the scale.
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and pauses, but can convey basic
everyday topics, at an appropriate pace and in
information to a cooperative listener.
20 80 intelligible English. Scores are based on a weighted
Candidate can handle texts using simple
combination of the four skill scores.
words and structures, but has difficulty
CEFR: A2+ understanding long or complex texts. Versant
Candidate can convey basic information in Pearson’s Versant tests have for many years
writing using a limited range of language. expressed second language performance on a 20-
80 scale. The Global Scale of English is now used
for many of these tests.
C2 80
C1
70
B2+
B2 60
B1+
50
B1
47
A2+
45 Additional Performance Indicators
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41 Typing Speed
A2
24 words per minute
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Typing speed is the number of words typed in one
30 minute in the Typing task. For a valid Writing score,
A1
candidates should type faster than 12 WPM.
Typing Accuracy
20
85% words typed accurately
<A1
Typing accuracy refers to the percentage correctly
typed in the Typing task. For a valid Writing score,
candidates should have at least 90% accuracy.
CEFR Versant Speaking Listening Writing Reading
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