International TOEFL iBT Curriculum Blueprint

Platform Overview & 6-Level Standards

A detailed structural breakdown of our 100% English-only curriculum, mapped strictly across the 6 CEFR proficiency levels (A1 to C2) to guarantee TOEFL iBT mastery.

Level 1

Basic 1 (CEFR Level A1 Equivalent)

Foundation Stage

General Focus: Introduction to basic English elements, familiar words, short phrases, and foundational instructions to build core competence.

Reading (Claim 1)
  • Recognize familiar words and basic phrases in short, simple texts (15–50 words).
  • Recognize simple syntactic patterns and pronoun referents.
  • Understand information in simple non-linear text formats (e.g., basic signs or labels).
Listening (Claim 2)
  • Identify main ideas and basic contexts from short messages or slow, clearly spoken oral prompts.
  • Understand essential details in short messages and recognize the speaker's communicative purpose.
Writing (Claim 3)
  • Reconstruct basic sentence structures and simple isolated phrases (Build a Sentence).
  • Write short expressions related to immediate operational needs.
Speaking (Claim 4)
  • Repeat very simple phrases and short sentences with supportive prompting (Listen and Repeat).
  • Answer very basic questions using short formulaic responses on familiar topics.
Level 2

Basic 2 (CEFR Level A2 Equivalent)

Elementary Stage

General Focus: Development of everyday vocabulary, understanding specific details in common formats, and producing slightly broader sentence structures.

Reading (Claim 1)
  • Identify the primary purpose of short written communications.
  • Understand short, simple texts on familiar topics; use context to infer meanings of familiar words.
  • Allowable Item Types: Complete the Words and foundational Read in Daily Life tasks.
Listening (Claim 2)
  • Predict future actions based on speaker statements in single exchanges or very short conversations.
  • Understand everyday expressions related to basic operational needs.
Writing (Claim 3)
  • Write short, simple notes, messages, and personal letters (e.g., expressions of thanks or apologies) via basic Write an Email tasks.
Speaking (Claim 4)
  • Repeat short, simple sentences with generally clear pronunciation.
  • Express basic preferences, describe routines, and respond to short interview prompts using short phrases (basic Take an Interview).
Level 3

Intermediate 1 (CEFR Level B1 Equivalent)

Lower Intermediate

General Focus: Introduction to straightforward factual texts, comprehension of simple rhetorical structures, and connected multi-sentence writing.

Reading (Claim 1)
  • Read straightforward factual texts related to personal interests or everyday life (text length up to 100–150 words).
  • Perform scanning for specific information and skimming to capture main ideas.
  • Follow logical markers and infer meanings from context.
Listening (Claim 2)
  • Follow everyday conversations and clearly articulated public announcements (Listen to a Conversation & Listen to an Announcement).
  • Recognize basic rhetorical structures (such as cause-and-effect or comparison).
Writing (Claim 3)
  • Write connected multi-sentence texts on familiar topics or personal interests.
  • Describe experiences, impressions, and provide basic explanations or opinions (advanced Write an Email & Build a Sentence).
Speaking (Claim 4)
  • Repeat longer utterances with mostly accurate pronunciation and stress.
  • Explain experiences, describe opinions, and respond to interview prompts with some elaboration.
Level 4

Intermediate 2 (CEFR Level B2 Equivalent)

Upper Intermediate

General Focus: Mastery of more complex texts, general informal and idiomatic expressions, and detailed argumentative construction.

Reading (Claim 1)
  • Understand fairly complex texts with high independence (using morphological and syntactic cues to infer missing words).
  • Identify arguments, viewpoints, and supporting details in academic and non-academic texts.
  • Allowable Item Types: Intermediate Read an Academic Passage tasks.
Listening (Claim 2)
  • Understand detailed spoken input on concrete and abstract topics delivered at natural speeds.
  • Interpret general idiomatic expressions and recognize diverse grammatical structures.
Writing (Claim 3)
  • Write paragraph-length texts that are largely relevant and well-organized.
  • Present arguments and support viewpoints within email formats or short essay drafts.
Speaking (Claim 4)
  • Repeat sentences with high intelligibility alongside appropriate rhythm and intonation.
  • Speak fluently on familiar and moderately unfamiliar topics within structured interview frameworks (Take an Interview).
Level 5

Advance 1 (CEFR Level C1 Equivalent)

Proficient Stage

General Focus: Analysis of long and complex texts, in-depth academic lectures, and structured academic discourse writing.

Reading (Claim 1)
  • Understand a wide range of long, complex texts on demanding subjects requiring lexical, morphological, and discourse integration (TextEvaluator difficulty 1100–1360+).
  • Connect information across text segments and draw implicit inferences.
Listening (Claim 2)
  • Comprehend complex academic lectures and group discussions (Listen to an Academic Talk).
  • Extract specific information from diverse audio sources and infer speaker attitudes and intentions.
Writing (Claim 3)
  • Produce coherent, well-organized multi-sentence and paragraph-length texts elaborated according to academic contexts (Write for an Academic Discussion).
  • Convey complex information and nuanced attitudes.
Speaking (Claim 4)
  • Repeat complex sentences with high accuracy, utilizing intonation and stress to convey meaning effectively.
  • Respond fluently and spontaneously to complex interview prompts.
Level 6

Advance 2 / Mastery (CEFR Level C2 Equivalent)

Mastery Stage

General Focus: Ultimate refinement, high-level nuance comprehension, rapid idiomatic discourse, and full 120-question TOEFL iBT simulations under standard international timing.

Reading (Claim 1)
  • Comprehend virtually all forms of written texts, including highly complex, abstract, or technical material.
  • Apply advanced syntactic and cohesive devices to ensure logical flow and evaluate diverse sources of argumentation.
Listening (Claim 2)
  • Understand spoken language in any variant, including rapid native-speed speech, idioms, and colloquialisms.
  • Interpret implicit meanings, subtle sociocultural nuances, and deep rhetorical structures in complex discourse.
Writing (Claim 3)
  • Write clear, smoothly flowing texts with appropriate stylistic registers across various TOEFL iBT genres.
  • Develop ideas logically, persuasively, and flawlessly.
Speaking (Claim 4)
  • Express oneself effortlessly, fluently, and precisely on abstract and complex topics.
  • Demonstrate complete mastery over spontaneous, structured, and grammatically accurate oral production.