A2 Key (KET) for Schools is a Cambridge Assessment English Qualification targeted at the pre-intermediate level of the CEFR (A2 level). It is made up of three parts and designed to prove that students have achieved a good foundation in English and can use the language to communicate in simple situations. A2 Key (KET) for Schools, also known as KET for Schools, is officially recognized by universities, employers, and governments around the world.
Candidates can choose to take A2 Key (KET) for Schools as either a paper-based or a digital exam. Similar to the paper-based version, the digital exams are offered at test centers across Greece. Although the format of the exams is different, digital exams test the same knowledge and skills as our paper-based exams. In A2 Key (KET) for Schools Digital, candidates use digital tools that allow them to manage the digital environment and perform to the best of their abilities. Both A2 Key (KET) for Schools and A2 Key (KET) for Schools Digital have been developed based on decades of world-leading expertise in language testing for young learners.
A2 Key (KET) for Schools is aimed at learners who want to:
- understand and use basic phrases and expressions
- introduce and answer basic questions about themselves
- interact with English speakers who talk slowly and clearly
- write short, simple notes
A2 Key (KET) for Schools follows exactly the same format and level as A2 Key (KET), also known as Key English Test (KET). The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in the particular test have been particularly targeted to the interests and experience of school pupils.
A2 Key (KET) for Schools is recognized by the private sector, as well as the Greek state (ASEP/Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection) as a B1 level certification of English language competence (Cambridge English Scale overall score: 120-139). A2 Key (KET) for Schools is recognized by a wide range of companies and educational institutions around the world.
Register online for your exams through ORFEAS, our online registration system. Find an examination center close to home from a choice of 100 locations throughout Greece and abroad, and complete your application online with your debit, pre-paid or credit card.
You will receive all the details for your upcoming exam via email in a single document that you can save, print and take with you on the day of your test. You will also be sent updates on the status of your application and useful support materials. Expect invitations to webinars for tips and strategies that will help you prepare effectively for the exam.
The ORFEAS registration system does away with print application forms and visits to the bank. Start and complete your registration online in a few simple steps. Use your home computer, tablet or smartphone to apply for your exam.
A2 Key results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale. Candidates will receive a separate score for each of the 4 skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) on their Statement of Results which give them a clear understanding of their performance. These four scores are averaged to give them an overall result for the exam. They will also be given a grade and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level.
For A2 Key, the following scores will be used to report results:
|
Cambridge English Scale Score |
Grade |
CEFR level |
|
140 -150 |
Grade A |
B1 |
|
133–139 |
Grade B |
A2 |
|
120–132 |
Grade C |
A2 |
|
100–119 |
Level A1 |
A1 |
Scores between 100 and 119 are also reported for B1 Preliminary. Candidates will not receive a certificate, but their Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on their Statement of Results. Scores below 100 are not reported, so candidates will not receiver a certificate nor a score for this examination.
The following factsheet can be used as a guide to help teachers and candidates understand how Cambridge English scale works. This information is better applied when using official Cambridge English practice tests.
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