KET for schools (A2)
If you are reading this, it's probably because you are interested in Cambridge testing.
An A2 Key for Schools qualification shows that a student can use English to communicate in simple situations. The exam gives students the confidence to go on to study for higher-level English exams, such as B1 Preliminary for Schools (PET).
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.
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.
How is the exam format?
- Reading and Writing (1 hour) --> 50% total score
- Listening (30 minutes, including 8 minutes' transfer time) --> 25% total score
- Speaking (8–10 minutes per pair of candidates) --> 25% total score
- You could find detailed information and also sample papers here for the 2020 changes here.
Cambridge has developed a huge variety of learning materials to help you prepare for the 2020 changes, most of them are for free. Updated resources (scroll down to find them, then select your level).
Some of the things that will help you to cope with this exam is to have a wide range of vocabulary.
You can download here the vocabulary list provided by Cambridge.
Go to the British Council webpage to practise the different skills: reading, writing, listening and also speaking. There are activities with online exercises and worksheets to help you improve your English skills. You need to select the right level (A2 or B1).
Prepare! can also help you to learn or review vocabulary in a fun way (games, audios...) Levels 2 and 3 are related to KET
Write & Improve is a free tool for learners of English that marks writing in seconds. It is provided in association with Cambridge English (part of the University of Cambridge). If you submit your work, Write & Improve will score it on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) scale, giving it a level from A1 (lowest) to C2 (highest).
The British Council webpage offers a wide range of activities, games, tips and so on to work towards Cambridge assessment.
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/games/sushi-spell
For more information: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/key-for-schools/
