Grading

Results are reported as three passing grades (Distinction, Merit and Pass) and one failing grade (Refer).

The minimum successful performance which a candidate needs at each grade typically corresponds to the following table:

Candidates receive a percentage score for each test component – Listening, Reading/Writing and Speaking. These individual scores are then computed into the final grade. This final grade is shown on the certificate together with the components the candidate was tested for and which were opted out of.

Candidates are also issued a transcript explaining the breakdown of each component and how the final grade was obtained, providing a clear overview of where the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses lie, giving practical and accurate information and making it as detailed and easy as possible to understand.

Listening and Reading/Writing makes up 80% of the final score, with Listening making up 20% of this score, and are compulsory components in order to obtain an AcCEPT Proficiency certificate. The Speaking component makes up 20% of the final grade, when taken.