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English Learning Path in Kaohsiung: A Level Map from Phonics to FCE
Jungle Lion's English learning path in Kaohsiung has seven levels: the Phonics class, A1-1, A1-2, A1-3, A2, B1, and the FCE class. Children are placed by English level, not by grade. Each level corresponds to the international CEFR standard and Cambridge English, so parents know exactly where their child is now and where to go next.
01 · PLACEMENT
How does Jungle Lion place children in classes? By English level, not by grade
We place children by English level, not by school grade. For placement, you can show a Cambridge English score, tell us your child's Lexile reading level, or book a test on site. New students can also book a paid single-lesson trial: NT$380 for a 1-hour lesson; for a 1.5-hour lesson, NT$550 below A2 and NT$600 at B1 and above.
01 Share Your Test Results
Show us a score.
If your child already has Cambridge English or other test results, these can be used directly as a reference for placement.
02 Tell Us Your Lexile Level
Tell us a Lexile.
If your child has taken a Lexile reading test, the result can also help us judge their level.
03 Book a Free 15-Minute Placement Test
Meet us in person.
Held one-on-one at our campus and led by our academic director. The whole test takes 15 minutes and is free.
Class size: 6–10 children for in-person classes, 4–6 for online classes. All courses are taught entirely in English by international teachers; the only exception is "Reading Taiwan," which is taught in Chinese. The campus for each class (Baozhong, Yichang, or online via Zoom) is as shown on the schedule.
02 · THE SEVEN LEVELS
Seven levels, one learning path map
The Jungle Lion learning path starts with the phonics class and moves through A1-1, A1-2, A1-3, A2 and B1 up to the B2-level FCE class, seven levels in all. Children are placed by English level, not by grade, and the level rises step by step from top to bottom.
Extension at A2 level: STEAM Maker Lab, a 20-week science class taught entirely in English →
Phonics Class | Beginner | Phonics
Phonics has 45 lessons in total and is the introductory course.
A1-1 | CEFR Pre-A1 | Cambridge Starters
Roughly Grade 4 of elementary school (for reference). After completing 10 months of A1-1, children can register for the exam on their own.
A1-2 | CEFR A1 | Cambridge Movers
Roughly Grade 6 of elementary school (for reference). After completing 10 months of A1-2, children can register for the exam on their own.
A1-3 | CEFR A1+ | Cambridge Flyers
Roughly Grade 7 (for reference). After a full year of A1-3, or by joining the Flyers coaching class (14 lessons).
A2 | CEFR A2 | Cambridge KET
Roughly Grade 8 (for reference). After a full year of A2, or by joining the KET coaching class (16 lessons).
B1 | CEFR B1 | Cambridge PET
Roughly Grade 9 to Grade 10 (for reference). After passing KET for a full year, and joining the PET coaching class (20 lessons).
FCE Class | CEFR B2 | Cambridge FCE
Roughly first-year university level (for reference). After passing PET for 1.5 years, and joining the FCE coaching class (24 lessons).
The above are our recommendations, not guarantees.
For the number of lessons and how each coaching class opens, see the Cambridge English in Kaohsiung coaching class page.
03 · EXAM MAPPING
Comparison chart: Cambridge, GEPT, TOEFL, TOEIC, and IELTS levels
Cambridge English KET, PET, and FCE correspond to CEFR A2, B1, and B2, roughly equal to the GEPT Elementary, Intermediate, and Upper-Intermediate levels.
CEFR | Cambridge | GEPT | TOEFL (paper / internet) | TOEIC | IELTS
A1｜Starters／Movers／Flyers｜—｜—｜—｜—
A2 | KET | Elementary | 390 | 225 | 3
B1 | PET | Intermediate | 457 / 57 | 550 | 4
B2 | FCE | Upper-Intermediate | 527 / 87 | 785 | 5.5
C1 | CAE | Advanced | 560 / 110 | 945 | 7
C2 | CPE | Proficient | 630 / — | — | 8
These are our suggestions, not guarantees. How a school counts these results is set by the exam organizer and the school.
04 · WHY CAMBRIDGE
Why do we mainly recommend Cambridge English for elementary and junior high school?
Jungle Lion mainly recommends Cambridge English because it has higher international recognition. It can also be used for bonus points in Taiwan school admissions, English course exemption at private secondary schools, and applications to English gifted-student clubs.
GEPT
Written by Taiwanese teachers, with question types such as Chinese-to-English translation, it is less suitable for children who are used to thinking in English.
TOEIC
Its questions lean toward business contexts, so we do not recommend it for children in elementary school or younger.
TOEFL and IELTS
Mainly used for study-abroad applications: the U.S. accepts TOEFL; Canada, Australia, and Europe accept IELTS.
05 · MOVING UP
When does a child move up to the next level?
Moving up is based on three criteria: passing the Cambridge English exam for that stage, the international teacher observing that the child has outgrown the current class, or parents having a specific goal for a stage.
Passing an exam certification
A certificate opens the door.
For example, when a child passes KET or PET, we recommend moving on to the corresponding advanced class.
Mature classroom performance
The work speaks first.
When the international teacher has observed, over time, that a child's sentence structures, thoroughness of written homework, and depth of critical thinking have outgrown the current class, we proactively recommend moving up.
Customized learning goals
A plan made for one child.
If parents hope their child will pass an exam by a certain grade, or are preparing to apply to a specific school, we welcome you to talk with us anytime about an individual learning plan.
06 · EVIDENCE
Every step along the way is documented
Every class has its own Google Sites learning record. What parents see is the work and feedback along their child's journey, not just a report card.
The record includes: children's homework sharing videos, pronunciation and grammar reminders, the international teacher's post-class feedback for the week, midterm and final report videos, scoring rubrics, children's observation notes and photos of classroom activities.
From January 2024 to October 2026, Jungle Lion children passed Cambridge English exams 149 times in total (the same child passing different levels is counted separately).
Exam | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (through September) | Total | Lowest grade to pass
FCE (B2) | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | Grade 5
PET (B1) | 17 | 12 | 8 | 37 | Grade 3
KET (A2) | 13 | 18 | 7 | 38 | Grade 2
Flyers | 11 | 12 | 6 | 29 | Grade 2
Movers | 7 | 21 | 0 | 28 | Grade 1
Starters | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Grade 1
For the full list, see the Cambridge English honor roll; for exam dates, see the Cambridge exam schedule.
07 · BEYOND B1
After PET: Using English for Critical Thinking and Research
After passing PET, English becomes a tool for children to explore the world, and they can move on to advanced courses such as English Debate, the Future Scientists Seminar, and International Geopolitics.
English Debate
Recommended level: at least a pass in Cambridge PET (equivalent to GEPT Intermediate). Core classes are all online on Zoom, coached by debate coach Daniel Muk. There are also short in-person English debate courses in the summer.
Future Scientists Seminar
A B1-level science seminar: guided reading of Scientific American, hands-on science experiments, and a poster presentation in IMRaD format.
International Geopolitics
Online Zoom class: reading and discussing international affairs in English.
FAQ · PARENTS ASK
The Six Questions Parents Ask Most
How does the English learning path in Kaohsiung begin? Which level should my child start from?
We confirm the level first and then place children in a class. Jungle Lion groups children by English level, not by grade. Parents can provide Cambridge English results, tell us their child's Lexile reading level, or book a free 15-minute one-on-one test on campus, given by our head of teaching.
About how long does each level take?
According to the classroom's recommended timeline, after 10 months in A1-1 and A1-2 courses, children can register on their own for Starters and Movers; A1-3 and A2 take about 1 year. After passing KET and completing 1 year, children join the PET coaching class, and after passing PET and completing 1.5 years, they join the FCE coaching class. These are the classroom's recommendations, not guarantees.
When can my child move up to the next level?
We decide based on three things: passing the Cambridge English exam for that stage, the international teacher observing that classroom performance has outgrown the current class, or parents having a specific goal for that stage. When these are met, we proactively recommend moving up, and parents are welcome to discuss it with us at any time.
Why is Flyers labeled A1+ at Jungle Lion instead of A2?
Because there is a clear gap in practice between Flyers and KET, Jungle Lion treats KET as the true A2. Cambridge officially maps Flyers to A2, so on our path we label Flyers as A1+.
Cambridge English, GEPT, TOEFL, or IELTS: which should my child take?
For elementary and junior high school, Jungle Lion mainly recommends Cambridge English because of its higher international recognition. It can also be used for admissions bonus points, English exemption at private secondary schools, and applications to gifted-English clubs. TOEFL and IELTS are mainly for studying abroad, and TOEIC leans toward business English, so we do not recommend it for children in elementary school or younger.
If we don't drill grammar questions, can my child keep up with school English in junior high?
In our September 2026 survey of junior high alumni (n=12, self-reported), 8 said their most recent midterm exam put them in the top 10% of their class, and all 12 had no extra English tutoring. The same survey also showed that the question type where they lose the most points is clause-based grammar details (9 of 12), which is something children should pay special attention to after entering junior high.
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Start with a 15-Minute Placement Test
Book a free one-on-one placement test on campus, given by our head of teaching. New children can also arrange a single paid trial class: NT$380 for a 1-hour class; for a 1.5-hour class, NT$550 for A2 and below and NT$600 for B1 and above.
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