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.

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Overview

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.

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.

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.
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