The Cambridge English: Key for Schools (KETfs)
Level A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
The Cambridge English: Key for Schools (KETfs) is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in simple situations. The exam tests all four English language skills – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Cambridge English: Key (KET) for Schools is targeted at the same level as Cambridge English: Key (KET) but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.
The Cambridge English: Key for Schools (KET) certificate shows that you can:
- understand and use basic phrases and expressions
- understand simple written English
- introduce yourself and answer basic questions about yourself
- interact with English speakers at a basic level
The Exam Format
Cambridge exams are designed to ensure standardised test conditions for people of all linguistic backgrounds and nationalities and are supported by a dedicated global research programme.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Target: Shows you can understand simple written information such as signs, brochures, newspapers and magazines.
Duration: 30 minutes
Target: Requires you to be able to understand announcements and other spoken material when people speak reasonably slowly.
Duration: 8-10 minutes
Target: Shows you can take part in a conversation by answering and asking simple questions. Your Speaking test will be conducted face to face with one or two other candidates and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.
Ready for Exam-Assessment
Would you like to clarify whether or not you already are at the right level to take the Cambridge English: Key for Schools (KET) exam? Ask us for our Ready for Exam-Assessment (free of charge) and a personal consultation!
The exams at The Cambridge Institute are computer-based, which means that you can take the Reading and Writing as well as the Listening conveniently on the computer.
We offer Cambridge English: Key (KET) as well as for Schools on request only. Are you interested in one of these exams? Please contact us – we will be happy to help!