Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment

can-do statements 7-10 
Accredited / registered ELP 
can-do statements 11-15 
The left hand column is organised according the scales included in the 2016 CEFR extended set of 
illustrative descriptors 
CEFR Descriptor 
(2017 Extended Set) 
Relevance for 
adaptation to 
ages 7-10 
Relevance for 
adaptation to 
ages 11-15 
Accredited / registered ELP 
can-do statements 7-10 
Accredited / registered ELP 
can-do statements 11-15 
Columns 2 and 3 contain subjective inferences validated through consultation of a small group of 
language education experts. Therefore it can only be interpreted as a general guide that is open to 
interpretation / re-interpretation according to specific contexts. 
The following statements were used, with further comments where necessary:
Relevant 
A CEFR descriptor is evaluated as ‘relevant’ where it can be feasibly elaborated as a learning outcome 
for the age group indicated. Examples may be given to illustrate how the scope of corresponding tasks 
may be adjusted for the context without significantly affecting the language difficulty level of the 
descriptor. 
Partially relevant 
A CEFR descriptor is evaluated as ‘partially relevant’ where the elaboration into an age-appropriate 
context is possible, but it either limits the nature of tasks indicated by the descriptor, or can only 
feasibly apply to an upper range of the age group indicated. In each case a comment is added to 
provide examples and/or make this clear. 
Not relevant - too challenging (either cognitively or socially)
 
A CEFR descriptor is evaluated as ‘not relevant - too challenging (either cognitively or socially)’ where 
it was not considered feasible as a learning outcome for young learners in the age range indicated, 
even with age-appropriate tasks.