A2 Key for Schools
A2 Key for Schools, formerly known as Cambridge English: Key for Schools (KET for Schools), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is an exam for school-age learners which will help prepare them for higher-level English language qualifications.
Overview
An A2 Key for Schools qualification shows that a student can use English to communicate in simple situations. It’s a logical next step after our Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners and a good place for older children to start learning English too.
The exam gives students the confidence to go on to study for higher-level English exams, such as B1 Preliminary for Schools.
A2 Key for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as A2 Key, but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.
Key facts
| CEFR level: | A2 |
|---|---|
| Scale score: | 120–139 |
| Test format: | Digital or paper-based |
| No. of papers: | 3 |
| Exam length: | About 2 hours |
An A2 Key for Schools qualification shows that a student can
- Understand and use basic phrases and expressions
- Understand simple written English
- Introduce themselves and answer basic questions about themselves
- Interact with English speakers at a basic level.
Reasons to choose A2 Key for Schools
- Helps students gain the language skills they need to succeed in study and work, at home or abroad.
- Easily integrated into a school’s curriculum.
- Part of a suite of exams that offer step-by-step progression for students.
- Comprehensive support with exam preparation and administration.