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We are Cambridge AssessmentEnglish. Part of the Universityof Cambridge, we help millionsof people learn English andprove their skills to the world.For us, learning English is morethan just exams and grades.It’s about having the confidenceto communicate and access alifetime of enriching experiencesand opportunities.

For every learner, every step of the wayWorking with Cambridge Assessment English means access to a comprehensiverange of exams and support. With the right support, learning a language is anexhilarating journey.CambridgeEnglishQualificationsOur qualifications are designedspecifically for school-aged studentsand are backed by extensive research intohow children develop language skills. Theygive students regular milestones to keep themmotivated and celebrate their progress.Teachertraining anddevelopmentTogether weinspire learnersto go furtherBetter teaching leads to betteroutcomes for learners and we canhelp support teachers every step ofthe way. As the world’s leading providerof English teaching qualifications and courses,we offer a comprehensive range of training andsupport to help teachers continually develop theirprofessional skills.Support forteachers andlearnersAs the creators of CambridgeEnglish Qualifications, we providea comprehensive range of exampreparation, support materials andresources for teachers who are preparingstudents for our exams.3

Our in-depth exams, Cambridge English Qualifications,support students to develop their language skillsand improve their English step by step. Each of thesequalifications targets a particular level of the CommonEuropean Framework of Reference (CEFR) and providesa clear focus for study programmes. The topics and tasksin the exams are designed to reinforce the learning yourstudents do in class, and have a positive impact onteaching and learning.95%of teachers and schoolleaders agree that preparingfor Cambridge EnglishQualifications improvesstudents’ English*Better progressionAccepted and valued worldwideWe offer a seamless journey from Pre A1 Starters toC2 Proficiency. As language learning can be a longprocess, it’s important to have regular milestones toaim for – our exams provide focus and pace to keepyour students motivated, every step of the way.Cambridge English Qualifications are recognisedby thousands of universities, employers andgovernments around the world. They trust ourqualifications as secure and reliable proof of Englishlanguage ability. Our qualifications are a mark ofexcellence and open doors to higher educationand employment opportunities.Giving students real-lifecommunication skillsOur exams are based on authentic situations and testall four skills – speaking, writing, reading and listening– so preparing for their exams helps students developthe skills they need inside and outside the classroom.Our exams are full of motivating topics and tasks thatmake learning enjoyable, effective and rewarding.You can rely on our assessmentsTo make the right decisions for your students,help them progress and prove their skills to the world,you need assessments that are highly accurate andreliable. Developing high-quality assessment is acomplex process requiring careful research, checkingand trialling. With the largest dedicated researchteam of its kind, we have unparalleled expertise.Our qualifications help you to: Develop your students’ skills and confidence – each exam is carefully designed to consolidatethe skills developed at the previous level, and lay the foundations for future success. Structure your language-learning curriculum – we provide a detailed specification of the skillsto be mastered at each level, so you have a clear idea of how best to prepare your students. Evaluate your students’ progress – the Cambridge English Scale is used across all our exams toprovide feedback on student performance, allowing you to track progress within an individualCEFR level and from one exam to the next. This means you can take action on problem areasand set new learning goals. Help your students prepare for higher level exams – preparing for our exams, students will developtheir study skills and learn how to approach tests with greater confidence. Prepare your learners for international education – we help schools make sure students havethe right level of English to start a bilingual education programme.4

Each of our exam papers has its own team working on it, and involves the collaboration of up to 500 people.Our focus on quality, and the consistency and comparability of all our exams, is what sets us apart – helping youto give your students the very best support and chance of success.Assessment helps schools and students to reach the highest standards. Our exams are used by schoolsaround the world to: provide an external verification of the progress that students are making support the ongoing process of school development, evaluation and improvement maintain test standards over time, enabling comparison with students in previous years help students prove their skills and gain internationally recognised certification of their achievements motivate students by giving them recognised goals to aim for and pride in their achievements provide schools, parents and students with an assurance of quality.“Preparing pupils for Cambridge exams atan early age, with step-by-step progressand in a safe classroom environment,will empower them to succeed in alllevels in the future. They soon realisethey are able to do it and look forwardto preparing for the next exam.”Luciane CalcaraEnglish TeacherBrazil5

Common European Framework of ReferenceMultilevel TestsThe Common European Framework of Reference(CEFR)Generaland is the standard used around the world toBusinesshigher educationbenchmark languageability.1PROFICIENT220C2210C2 Proficiency200C1190C1 AdvancedB2170B2 Firstfor Schools160150140BASICA2B1 Preliminaryfor SchoolsA2 Key forSchools130A2Flyers120A1110A1 Movers100PreA190Pre A1Starters801 The CEFR is currently available in 40 different language versions.For more details see: https://rm.coe.int/16806d88936See how Cambridge English Qualifications arealigned to the different levels of the CEFR inthis table.B1 PreliminaryA2 Keyof teachers and school leadersagree that Cambridge EnglishQualifications provide a clearcurriculum framework tofollow, with clearmilestones*8.58.07.57.06.56.05.55.0B1 BusinessPreliminary88%9.0604.540L e a r n e r sB190Our international assessments are a reliable andobjective way to monitor students’ progress andC1 AdvancedC1 Businessfind out their CEFRlevels. Our exams informed theHigheroriginal development of the CEFR, and we have 75been continuously involved in its developmentB2andFirst implementation.B2 BusinessVantageY o u n gINDEPENDENT180The CEFR has six levels starting at A1 through to C2.It describes the things that language learnersCan Do at each level of learning a language, andcovers all four key language skills: reading, writing,C2 Proficiencyspeaking and listening.BULATS230LinguaskillCommon European CambridgeFramework ofEnglishReference (CEFR)Scale204.0

Case study:Cambridge English Qualifications in primary and secondary schoolsIn Madrid, Cambridge English Qualifications are used by many different schools, both private andgovernment funded. We spoke to Anthony Matthews, a Centre Exams Manager who works closely withmany schools in the area, to find out more about their experiences. Here is what he said.At which stages in the curriculum areCambridge English Qualifications used?and so on. The original curriculum framework isstill recognisable, but is no longer the only one.Cambridge English Qualifications are used asbenchmarks, typically every two years. When theexams were first introduced, most schools usedthe following curriculum framework: Primary Years 1–2: Pre A1 StartersWhat impact have these exams had on studentmotivation? Primary Years 3–4: A1 Movers Primary Years 5–6: A2 Flyers Secondary Year 1: A2 Key Secondary Years 2–3: B1 Preliminary Secondary Years 4–5: B2 First Secondary Years 6–7: C1 Advanced.Has there been any change in studentachievement?Students’ levels of English have improvedsignificantly as a direct result of introducingCambridge English Qualifications and theaccompanying teaching materials.Students are making faster progress and reachingeach level at earlier ages. For example, in somecases A1 Movers is now studied in Year 2 as well asYear 3, instead of Year 4. A2 Key is typically studiedin primary school, rather than secondary school,It seems clear to me as a teacher that preparationfor these exams, from the earliest stages in thecurriculum, enhances the efforts of teachers andmotivates students to strive harder.Strong students work harder, at earlier ages, to reachthese external milestones. Students who previouslystruggled suddenly see that they can develop theseskills and reach their goals.We find that students work more enthusiasticallyand efficiently when they have a goal.How easy are the exams to integrate intothe curriculum?The clear structure of the exams makes them veryeasy for teachers to use. They are really useful forreinforcement. They give a reliable measure ofhow students are doing, while ensuring they arepractising all the skills they will need in the future.By working with Cambridge English, schools havebeen able to demonstrate, particularly to parents,that their hard work is producing results forstudents at all stages in the curriculum.7

Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 FlyersThese three exams are for young learners aged 6–12. They build learners’ confidence step by step and lay thefoundations for future success in English. All our exams for young learners are fun, colourful and activity based,motivating children to learn.Pre A1 StartersA1 MoversA2 FlyersCEFR levelPre A1A1A2Test formatPB*PB*PB*Number of papers333Reading and Writing20 mins30 mins40 minsListening20 mins25 mins25 minsSpeaking3–5 mins5–7 mins7–9 minsTotal exam length43–45 mins60–62 mins72–74 minsA2 FlyersA1Pre A1rsSta r t eMoversA2 FlyersWordlist picture bookfor exams from 2018See our range of preparation materials rs/prepare8

A2 Key and A2 Key for SchoolsCambridge English Scale 120–139AȶKEYFOR SCHOOWITHOUTAUTHENTICLSANSWERSȦPRACTICETESTSThis qualification helps learners to develop basicEnglish language skills. It’s the next step after ourqualifications for young learners as the exam buildson the skills students have achieved at A2 Flyers.It’s also a good place for older students to startlearning English too.FOR THE REVISEDȶȉȶȉ EXAMExam formatSee our range of preparation materials h.org/keyforschools/prepareCEFR levelA2Test formatCB or PB*Number of papers3Reading and Writing60 minsListening30 minsSpeaking8–10 minsTotal exam length98 –100 minsB1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for SchoolsCambridge English Scale 140–159This is an intermediate-level qualification whichshows students have mastered the basics of English.It builds on the skills students have learned at A2Level, providing learners with practical language skillsfor everyday use and improved fluency.BȦPRELIMINARYFOR SCHOOLSWITHOUT ANSWERSȦAUTHENTIC PRACTICE TESTSWITH AUDIOFOR THE REVISEDȶȉȶȉ EXAMExam formatCEFR levelB1Test formatCB or PB*Number of papers4Reading45 minsWriting45 minsListening30 minsSpeaking12 minsTotal exam length132 minsSee our range of preparation materials geenglish.org/preliminaryforschools/prepare* CB: computer-based; PB: paper-based9