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A2 Key For Schools

A2 Key For Schools

A2 Key for Schools is designed to assess a student’s ability to communicate effectively in basic situations, specifically focusing on school-aged learners. This exam is an excellent starting point for older children who want to learn English, and it is a logical progression from the Cambridge English Qualifications.

The exam is tailored to school-aged learners, with content and topics that are relevant and engaging to them.

An A2 Key for Schools qualification shows that a student can

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Understand and use basic phrases and expressions

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Understand simple written English

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Introduce themselves and answer basic questions about themselves

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Interact with English speakers at a basic level

Reasons to choose A2 Key for Schools

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Helps students gain the language skills they need to succeed in study and work, at home or abroad

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Easily integrated into a school’s curriculum

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Part of a suite of exams that offers step-by-step progression for students

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Comprehensive support with exam preparation and administration

Can do summary

The tables below give some examples at each level of typical general ability
These statements are linked to the CEFR

Typical abilitiesReading and writingListening and speaking
Overall general ability
  • CAN understand straightforward information within a known area
  • CAN complete forms and write short, simple letters or postcards related to personal information
  • CAN understand simple questions and instructions
  • CAN express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context
Social and tourist
  • CAN understand straightforward information on food, standard menus, road signs and messages on automatic cash machines
  • CAN complete most forms related to personal information
  • CAN understand straightforward directions, provided that these are not lengthy or complex
  • CAN express likes and dislikes in familiar contexts using simple language
Study
  • CAN understand the general meaning of a simplified textbook or an article by reading very slowly
  • CAN write a very short, simple narrative or description
  • CAN understand basic instructions on class time, dates and room numbers
  • CAN express simple opinions using expressions such as ‘I don’t agree’

A2 Key for Schools exam consists of 3 parts

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Reading & Writing

  • 1 hour
Listening

Listening

  • 30 minutes approximately
Speaking

Speaking

  • 8-10 minutes approximately

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

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