The proficiency levels in the National language proficiency certificates correspond to the skill levels in the Civil service language proficiency certificates as shown below.

 Comparison of the National and Civil service language proficiency certificates

National language proficiency certificate –

Speaking and listening comprehension

Civil service language proficiency certificate –

Oral skills
Proficiency level 6 Excellent skills
Proficiency levels 5 and 4 Good skills
Proficiency level 3 Satisfactory skills

 

National language proficiency certificate –

Writing and reading comprehension    

Civil service language proficiency certificate –

Written skills
Proficiency level 6 Excellent skills
Proficiency levels 5 and 4 Good skills
Proficiency level 3 Satisfactory skills

 

National language proficiency certificate –

Listening and reading comprehension    

Civil service language proficiency certificate –

Comprehension skills
Proficiency level 6 Excellent skills
Proficiency levels 5 and 4 Good skills
Proficiency level 3 Satisfactory skills