A head start in English with Cambridge ESOL Exams for Schools

Cambridge ESOL Exams for Schools are based on the premise that learning English while young gives children an advantage that stays with them all their lives. With this thought in mind Cambridge ESOL has developed the Cambridge Young Learners (YLE) to get children of primary school age and upwards on the path to learning English.

YLE- Young Learners English

YLE - Three Levels

YLE has three progressive levels of tests - Starters, Movers and Flyers; for children between the ages of 7 and 11.

Fun while learning !

Children enjoy studying for and taking the Cambridge Young Learners English tests. There are many tasks such as drawing and colouring, as well as speaking to an examiner, which motivate and inspire.

An Award for everyone

The Cambridge YLE papers are marked by examiners in the UK  and awards are issues by Cambridge ESOL. These awards, with shields for each language skill (reading and writing, listening and speaking), measure the child's performance accurately.

Key English Test (KET) and Preliminary English Test (PET) for Schools

KET (Key English Test) for Schools - Level A2

A certificate that shows a pupil can deal with everyday written and spoken English at a basic level.

At level A2,  student can be expected to:

• understand simple questions and instructions
• express simple opinions or needs
• complete forms and write short, simple letters or postcards related to personal information

 PET ( Preliminary English Test) for Schools - Level B1

A certificate that shows a pupil can deal with everyday written and spoken English at an intermediate level.

At level B1, a student can be expected to :

• understand the main points of straightforward instructions or public announcements
• understand instructions on classes and homework given by a teacher or a lecturer
• ask simple questions and take part in factual conversations in school and study environments
• write a description of an event, for example a school trip

FCE ( First Certificate in English)- Level B 2

An exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level. An ideal exam for people who want to use English for work or study purposes.

At level B2, a candidate can be expected to :

• understand the main ideas of complex pieces of writing
• keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics, expressing opinions and presenting arguements
• produce clear, detailed writing, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view