Minimum and Higher Benchmarks 

Each job type has two benchmarks – the minimum and the higher benchmarks.  All employees who need to use English in their work should achieve at least the minimum benchmarks of their relevant job types.  For those who aim high and wish to upgrade their competency in workplace English, they may wish to attain the higher benchmarks. 

Businesses that require a higher standard of English, such as multinational companies or those which deal regularly with English-speaking clients, should also consider adopting higher benchmarks.