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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.

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.

> Click here to see some of the leading organisations that will accept your certificate:

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General and
higher education leaflet

B2 First is respected and accepted internationally. It:

provides the most reliable reflection of your language skills
covers all major varieties of English (e.g. British English, American English)
is designed to be fair to users of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds
is supported by the largest research programme of its kind
can be taken by people with a wide range of special requirements.

A Cambridge English qualification
Once you have earned a Cambridge English certificate, you hold one of the most valuable English qualifications in the world. It’s an achievement you can be really proud of.

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General and
higher education leaflet

B2 First is respected and accepted internationally. It:

provides the most reliable reflection of your language skills
covers all major varieties of English (e.g. British English, American English)
is designed to be fair to users of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds
is supported by the largest research programme of its kind
can be taken by people with a wide range of special requirements.

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;

> making friends globally.

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).

> There is a huge range of free and paid-for support.

Fair

Cambridge English exams cover all major varieties of English and are designed to be fair to users of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds.

A Cambridge English certificate
For children to take full advantage of the opportunities that tomorrow's world of work will offer, knowledge of English is an important asset. It is, therefore, best for your child to work towards certificates that are accepted by thousands of educational organisations and employers throughout the world.

Starters - Exam format and sample papers

Paper		Content	Marks (% of total)
	Listening (About 20 minutes)	4 parts/20 questions	A maximum of 5 shields
	Reading & Writing (About 20 minutes)	5 parts/25 questions	A maximum of 5 shields
	Speaking (3-5 minutes)	5 parts	A maximum of 5 shields
Check the Cambridge English: Pre A1 Starters test format

Listening: About 20 minutes
The Cambridge English: Starters Listening test has four parts. Each part begins with one or two examples. Your child will hear each recording twice. For the Listening test, your child must remember to take coloured pencils or pens (red,

blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, black, brown and grey) and an ordinary pen or pencil. The spelling and vocabulary on the printed test papers is British English. However, your child will also hear American accents in the Listening tests and also some American English vocabulary. British or American spelling is accepted for the written answers.
Download the Listening sample papers

Reading & Writing: about 30 minutes
The Cambridge English: Starters Listening test has five parts. Each part begins with one or two examples. For all the parts of the Reading & Writing test, your child must spell their answers correctly. For the Reading & Writing test,

your child only needs a pen or pencil. The spelling and vocabulary on the printed test papers is British English. However, British or American English is accepted for the written answers.
Download the Reading & Writing sample papers

Speaking: 3-5 minutes per candidate

The Cambridge English: Starters Speaking Test has five parts. Your child takes the test alone with the examiner, but someone who speaks your child's language (maybe someone your child knows, like your child's teacher) will introduce your child to the examiner.
Download Examiner's comments on a Speaking test

Cambridge English: Starters – Information for candidates,
schools ans parents

A handy guide to the exam, with an overview of what’s involved and examples of papers.

Cambridge English: Young Learners Information for Families and Candidates
Cambridge English: Young Learners brief guide for schools
Cambridge English: Young Learners brief guide for parents

Cambridge English: Starters Word List Picture Book
You can use this book to help children get better at English and learn new words. It has many of the words children have to learn for the Cambridge English: Starters test.

Cambridge English: Starters Word List Picture Book

Results

If you are successful in your exam you will receive two documents: a 'Statement of Results' and a certificate.

'Statement of Results'

For exams taken from 1 September 2020, each student will receive a certificate and a Statement of Results. The Statement of Results includes:

the number of shields they have received for each part of the test
information on their strengths
areas for improvement
and ideas on how to improve

The new Statement of Results will be available in English as well as bilingual version in Spanish.

Your certificate

	There is no pass or fail. All children receive an award which shows how many shields they have received. The maximum score is five shields for each part of the test. A Cambridge English: Starters award is a great way to: celebrate children’s achievements build their confidence reward their individual ability
A result of one shield means a child can improve a lot in that skill. Five shields mean that a child did very well in that skill and answered most questions correctly. *Children should be ready to start preparing for the next Cambridge English exam – Cambridge English: Movers* – if they achieve a total of 10 or 11 shields, or above.**

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.

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).

> There is a huge range of free and paid-for support.

Fair

Cambridge English exams cover all major varieties of English and are designed to be fair to users of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds.

Movers - Exam format and sample papers

Paper		Content	Marks (% of total)
	Listening (About 25 minutes)	5 parts/25 questions	A maximum of 5 shields
	Reading & Writing (About de 30 minutes)	6 parts/40 questions	A maximum of 5 shields
	Speaking (5-7 minutes)	4 parts	A maximum of 5 shields
Check the Cambridge English: A1 Movers test format

Listening: About 25 minutes
The Cambridge English: Movers Listening test has four parts. Each part begins with one or two examples. Your child will hear each recording twice. For the Listening test, your child must remember to take coloured pencils or pens

(red, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, black, brown and grey) and an ordinary pen or pencil. The spelling and vocabulary on the printed test papers is British English. However, your child will also hear American accents in the Listening tests and also some American English vocabulary. British or American spelling is accepted for the written answers.
Download the Movers sample paper

Reading & Writing: 30 minutes
The Cambridge English: Movers Listening testhas six parts. Each part begins with one or two examples. For all the parts of the Reading & Writing test, candidates must spell their answers correctly.

For the Reading & Writing test, your child only needs a pen or pencil. The spelling and vocabulary on the printed test papers is British English. However, British or American English is accepted for the written answers.
Download the Movers sample paper

Speaking: 5-7 minutes per candidate

The Cambridge English: MoversSpeaking Test has four parts. Candidates take the test alone with the examiner, but someone who speaks your child's language (maybe someone your child knows, like your child's teacher) will introduce your child to the examiner.
Download Examiner's comments on a Speaking test

Cambridge English: Movers - Information for candidates,
schools and parents

A handy guide to the exam, with an overview of what’s involved and examples of papers.

Cambridge English: Movers Information for Candidates (in English)
Cambridge English: Young Learners brief guide for schools (in English)
Cambridge English: Young Learners brief guide for parents (in English)

Cambridge English: Movers Word List Picture Book
You can use this book to help children get better at English and learn new words. It has many of the words children have to learn for the Cambridge English: Movers test.

Cambridge English: Movers Word List Picture Book

Results

If you are successful in your exam you will receive two documents: a 'Statement of Results' and a certificate.

'Statement of Results'

For exams taken from 1 September 2020, each student will receive a certificate and a Statement of Results. The Statement of Results includes:

the number of shields they have received for each part of the test
information on their strengths
areas for improvement
and ideas on how to improve

The new Statement of Results will be available in English as well as bilingual version in Spanish.

Your certificate

	There is no pass or fail. All children receive an award which shows how many shields they have received. The maximum score is five shields for each part of the test. A Cambridge English: Movers award is a great way to: celebrate children’s achievements build their confidence reward their individual ability
A result of one shield means a child can improve a lot in that skill. Five shields mean that a child did very well in that skill and answered most questions correctly. *Children should be ready to start preparing for the next Cambridge English exam – Cambridge English: Flyers– if they achieve a total of 10 or 11 shields, or above.*

A2 Flyers can help your child:

> understand simple written English;

> communicate in familiar situations ;

> understand and use basic phrases and expressions;

> interact with English speakers who talk slowly and clearly.

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).

> There is a huge range of free and paid-for support.

Fair
Cambridge English exams cover all major varieties of English and are designed to be fair to users of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds.

Flyers - Exam format and sample papers

Paper		Content	Marks (% of total)
	Listening (About 25 minutes)	5 parts/25 questions	A maximum of 5 shields
	Reading & Writing (About 40 minutes)	7 parts/50 questions	A maximum of 5 shields
	Speaking (7-9 minutes)	4 parts	A maximum of 5 shields
Check the Cambridge English: A2 Flyers test format

Listening: About 25 minutes
The Cambridge English: Flyers Listening test has five parts. Each part begins with one or two examples. Your child hears each recording twice. For the Listening test, your child must remember to take coloured pencils or pens (red, blue, green, yellow,

orange, pink, purple, black, brown and grey) and an ordinary pen or pencil. The spelling and vocabulary on the printed test papers is British English. However, your child will also hear American accents in the Listening tests and also some American English vocabulary. British or American spelling is accepted for the written answers.
Download the Flyers sample paper volume 1
Download the Flyers sample paper volume 2

Reading & Writing: 40 minutes
The Cambridge English: Flyers Listening testhas seven parts. Each part begins with one or two examples. For all the parts of the Reading & Writing test, your child must spell their answers correctly.

Speaking: 7-9 minutes per candidate

The Cambridge English: Flyers Speaking Test has four parts. Candidates take the test alone with the examiner, but someone who speaks your child's language (maybe someone your child knows, like your child's teacher) will introduce your child to the examiner.
Download Examiner's comments on a Speaking test

Cambridge English: Flyers - Information for candidates,
schools an parents

A handy guide to the exam, with an overview of what’s involved and examples of papers.

Cambridge English: Flyers Information for Candidates
Cambridge English: Young Learners brief guide for schools
Cambridge English: Young Learners brief guide for parents

Cambridge English: Flyers Word List Picture Book
You can use this book to help children get better at English and learn new words. It has many of the words children have to learn for the Cambridge English: Flyers test.

Cambridge English: Flyers Word List Picture Book

Results

If you are successful in your exam you will receive two documents: a 'Statement of Results' and a certificate.

'Statement of Results'

For exams taken from 1 September 2020, each student will receive a certificate and a Statement of Results. The Statement of Results includes:

the number of shields they have received for each part of the test
information on their strengths
areas for improvement
and ideas on how to improve

The new Statement of Results will be available in English as well as bilingual version in Spanish.

Your certificate

	There is no pass or fail. All children receive an award which shows how many shields they have received. The maximum score is five shields for each part of the test. A Cambridge English: Flyers award is a great way to: celebrate children’s achievements build their confidence reward their individual ability
A result of one shield means a child can improve a lot in that skill. Five shields mean that a child did very well in that skill and answered most questions correctly. Children should be ready to start preparing for the next Cambridge English exam if they achieve a total of 10 or 11 shields, or above.