NCKU English Module Courses with their CEFR Alignments
CEFR and NCKU English Module Course Equivalency Table
(Approved by the 2nd General Education Committee, 2024-25 Academic Year, June 3, 2025)
| Module / Course | Oxford (OOPT) | TOEFL iBT | TOEFL ITP | TOEIC (L&R) | TOEIC (S&W) | GEPT (L&R) | GEPT (S&W) | BESTEP (L&R) | BESTEP (S&W) | Linguaskill (L&R) | Linguaskill (S&W) | IELTS | Cambridge English | BULATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | 0-60 | 0-71 | 0-542 | Total 0-780 | Total 0-300 | Elementary~Intermediate 1st Stage Pass |
Elementary~Intermediate 2nd Stage Pass |
Avg 30-99 | Total 240-550 | Avg 100-159 | Total 200-318 | 2.0 - 5.0 | Key (KET), Preliminary (PET) |
0-59 (ALTE Level 1 & 2) |
| Module 2 | 61-89 | 72-82 | 543-626 | Total 785-855 | Total 310-350 | High-Intermediate 1st Stage Pass |
High-Intermediate 2nd Stage Pass |
Avg 100-129 | Total 560-650 | Avg 160-179 | Total 320-358 | 5.5 - 6.5 | First (FCE) | 60-74 (ALTE Level 3) |
| Module 3 | 90+ | 83+ | 627+ | Total 860+ | Total 360+ | Advanced~Superior 1st Stage Pass |
Advanced~Superior 2nd Stage Pass |
Avg 130+ | Total 660-720 | Avg 180 | Total 360 | 7.0+ | Advanced (CAE), Proficiency (CPE) |
75+ (ALTE Level 4 & 5) |
| Waiver (2 Credits) | 90+ | 83+ | 627+ | 860+ | Total 330+ | High-Intermediate 2nd Stage |
Avg 100+ | Total 560+ | Avg 160+ | Total 320+ | 6.5+ | FCE | 75+ | |
| Waiver (4 Credits) | 110+ | 95+ | 653+ | 945+ | Total 380+ | Advanced 1st Stage |
Avg 130+ | Total 660+ | Avg 180+ | Total 360+ | 7.0+ | CAE | 90+ | |
📝 Notes:
- For students enrolled in or before the 2024-25 academic year, or 2025-26 academic year transfer students (without 4 English credits from their previous school but holding valid English proficiency certificates meeting NCKU's exemption criteria), the application process, criteria, and system are the same as for exemptions. Waived English credits count directly toward graduation. Students admitted in or after the 2025-2026 academic year who are granted an English course exemption must complete the exempted credits in Area Courses or Comprehensive Courses offered by the Center of General Education. For questions regarding these courses, please contact the Center of General Education or your department office.
- The Oxford English Placement Test (OOPT) is exclusively for module placement or English course exemption/credit replacement. If you wish to use OOPT scores as general proof of English proficiency, please evaluate carefully; the Foreign Language Center assumes no responsibility for its certification validity.
- TOEFL ITP is effective from August 1, 2021.
- TOEIC Speaking & Writing is effective from August 1, 2022. Students must provide both Speaking and Writing scores to apply for module classification or course exemption/credit replacement. Single-section scores are not accepted.
- BEST Test of English Proficiency (BESTEP) is effective from January 1, 2024. Students must provide both Speaking and Writing scores to apply for module classification or course exemption/credit replacement. Single-section scores are not accepted.
- Linguaskill (Business and General) is effective from January 1, 2024. Students must provide both Speaking and Writing scores to apply for module classification or course exemption/credit replacement. Single-section scores are not accepted.
