Pre A1 Starters (YLE Starters)

About Pre A1 Starters

Pre A1 Starters, formerly known as Cambridge English: Starters (YLE Starters), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is the start of a child’s language learning journey.

Pre A1 Starters is the first of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners. These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English and are an excellent way for them to gain confidence and improve their English.

The tests are written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Reasons to choose Pre A1 Starters:

  • There’s no pass or fail – every child gets a Cambridge English certificate which celebrates their achievements;
  • The test uses realistic everyday situations to bring learning to life;
  • The test covers all major varieties of English (e.g. British English, American English);
  • We have a huge range of free and paid-for support;
  • Pre A1 Starters can help your child take their first step towards: understanding basic English content on the internet; enjoying books, songs, television and films in English.
Pre A1 Starters (YLE Starters)

A1 Movers (YLE Movers)

About A1 Movers

A1 Movers, formerly known as Cambridge English: Movers (YLE Movers), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is the next step in a child’s English language learning.

A1 Movers is the second of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners. These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English and are an excellent way for them to gain confidence and improve their English.

The tests are written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Reasons to choose A1 Movers

  • There’s no pass or fail – every child gets a Cambridge English certificate which celebrates their achievements;
  • The test uses realistic everyday situations to bring learning to life;
  • The test covers all major varieties of English (e.g. British English, American English);
  • We have a huge range of free and paid-for support;
  • A1 Movers can help your child: understand basic instructions or take part in simple conversations; understand basic notices, instructions or information; complete basic forms and write notes, including times, dates and places.
A1 Movers (YLE Movers)

A2 Flyers (YLE Flyers)

About A2 Flyers

A2 Flyers, formerly known as Cambridge English: Flyers (YLE Flyers), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is the third of our fun, activity-based English tests for children.

A2 Flyers is the third of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners. These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English and are an excellent way for them to gain confidence and improve their English.

The tests are written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Reasons to choose A2 Flyers:

  • There’s no pass or fail – every child gets a Cambridge English certificate which celebrates their achievements;
  • The test uses realistic everyday situations to bring learning to life;
  • The test covers all major varieties of English (e.g. British English, American English);
  • We have a huge range of free and paid-for support;
  • A2 Flyers can help your child: understand basic instructions or take part in simple conversations; understand basic notices, instructions or information; complete basic forms and write notes, including times, dates and places.
A2 Flyers (YLE Flyers)

A2 Key (KET)

About A2 Key

A2 Key, formerly known as Cambridge English: Key (KET), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. This basic-level qualification is a great exam to take if you’re new to learning English.

An A2 Key qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in simple situations.

The exam tests all four English language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.
It should give you the confidence to go on and study for higher-level exams such as B1 Preliminary and B2 First.

Reasons to choose A2 Key

  • Gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide;
  • Improve your work, study and travel prospects;
  • Show that you have the basic language skills you need to communicate in English;
  • An A2 Key certificate shows that you can: understand and use basic phrases and expressions; understand simple written English;
  • Introduce yourself and answer basic questions about yourself; interact with English speakers at a basic level.
A2 Key (KET)

B1 Preliminary (PET)

About B1 Preliminary

B1 Preliminary, formerly known as Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is the English language exam that shows you have mastered the basics.

A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you have mastered the basics of English and now have practical language skills for everyday use.

This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between A2 Key and B2 First.

Reasons to choose B1 Preliminary

  • Develop your ability to communicate in English for practical tasks and situations;
  • Gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide;
  • Improve your work, study and travel prospects;
  • A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that a student can: read simple textbooks and articles in English; write letters and emails on everyday subjects; take meeting notes; show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English.
B1 Preliminary (PET)

B2 First (FCE)

About B2 First

B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is our most popular exam, accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide.

A B2 First qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English.

This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B1 Preliminary and C1 Advanced.

Reasons to choose B2 First

  • Accepted for entry to foundation/pathway/pre-sessional courses in English-speaking countries;
  • Accepted for entry to undergraduate programmes taught in the medium of English in non-English-speaking countries;
  • A B2 First qualification shows that you can: communicate effectively face-to-face, expressing opinions and presenting arguments; follow the news; write clear, detailed English, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view; write letters, reports, stories and lots of other types of text.
B2 First (FCE)

C1 Advanced (CAE)

About C1 Advanced

C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is the in-depth, high-level qualification that shows you have the language skills that employers and universities are looking for.

More than 9,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments around the world accept C1 Advanced as proof of high-level achievement in learning English.

Preparing for C1 Advanced helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working and living in English-speaking countries.

This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B2 First and C2 Proficiency.

Reasons to choose C1 Advanced

  • Monthly test dates available at 2,800 exam centres around the world;
  • Accepted by over 9,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments;
  • Opens doors to international travel, work and study;
  • A C1 Advanced qualification shows that you can: follow an academic course at university level; communicate effectively at a managerial and professional level; participate with confidence in workplace meetings or academic tutorials and seminars; express yourself with a high level of fluency.
C1 Advanced (CAE)