International exam A2 Key for schools

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A2 Key for Schools is a Cambridge Assessment English exam for school-age learners which will help prepare them for higher-level English language qualifications.

An A2 Key for Schools qualification shows that a student can use English to communicate in simple situations. It’s a logical next step after the Cambridge Assessment English exams designed for young learners and a good place for older children to start learning English too.

The exam gives students the confidence to go on to study for higher-level English exams, such as B1 Preliminary for Schools.

A2 Key for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as A2 Key, but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.

An A2 Key for Schools qualification shows that a student can:

understand and use basic phrases and expressions
understand simple written English
introduce themselves and answer basic questions about themselves
interact with English speakers at a basic level.

The advantages of taking international exams for primary and secondary school students

The advantages of international exams for schools, teachers and parents

A2 Key for Schools is made up of three papers developed to test your English skills. You can see exactly what is in each paper below.

How will I get my results?

All candidates receive a Statement of Results, and if you are successful in the exam you will also receive a certificate.

A2 Key for Schools results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale.

You will receive a separate score for each of the three papers (Reading and Writing, Listening, and Speaking), giving you a clear understanding of your performance. These three scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam. You will also be given a grade and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level.

When will I get my A2 Key for Schools Statement of Results?

Your Statement of Results is released online, approximately four to six weeks after the exam.

When and how will I get my A2 Key for Schools certificate?

We will receive your certificate about seven to nine weeks after the date of your exam. You can either collect your certificate from the exam centre or the exam centre will send it to you.

A2 Key for Schools Scale Scores

For A2 Key for Schools, the scores on the right will be used to report results.

The exam is targeted at Level A2 of the CEFR. The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level above A2 (Level B1) and the level below (Level A1).

Scores between 100 and 119 are also reported on your Statement of Results, but you will not receive a Key English Test certificate.

The relationship between the CEFR levels, the Cambridge English Scale and the grades awarded in A2 Key for Schools is illustrated.