Our contribution

Our contribution to the development of the CEFR

Eaquals is widely recognised as an authority on the CEFR and its implementation. Eaquals, through a number of its members, was at the forefront of the CEFR development and has played a leading role in embedding it in practice.

In addition, Eaquals has also played a leading role in the introduction of the European Language Porfolio (ELP) in language education.

Some examples are listed below:

  • Co-authorship of the prototype European Language Portfolio (1996/2000)
  • Pilot implementation of the CEFR (1997-9)
  • First European Language Portfolio for adults (2000)
  • Contribution to the Guide for CEFR users (2002), and to CEFR case studies (2002)
  • Guide to the ELP for employers (2003)
  • First illustrative video samples showing CEFR levels (2004)
  • First electronic ELP (2004)
  • Information sheets and summaries for teachers (2006)
  • Standardisation packs for use in language institutions (2007)
  • Training guide on CEFR curriculum development (2008)
  • Case studies on curriculum implementation (2009)
  • EAQUALS Bank of Descriptors – Comparison with CEFR Descriptors (2009)
  • Training Guide on aspects of CEFR assessment and certification (2009)
  • EAQUALS – British Council Core Inventory for English, specifying content for each level (2010)
  • L’ Inventaire des contenus clés aux niveaux du CECR (2015)