Primary Stage
(Ages 5-11)
Pre A1 Starters is the first of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners. This level introduces children to everyday written and spoken English and is an excellent way for them to gain confidence and improve their English.
The program is built around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English such as listening, speaking, reading and writing.
A1 Movers is the second of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners. This program introduces children to everyday written and spoken English and is an excellent way for them to gain confidence and improve their English.
The program is built around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English such as listening, speaking, reading and writing.
A2 Flyers is the third of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners. This program introduces children to everyday written and spoken English and is an excellent way for them to gain confidence and improve their English.
The program is built around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English such as listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Intermediate Stage
(Ages 11-16)
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.
This level 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.
A B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification shows that a student has mastered the basics of English and now has practical language skills for everyday use.
This stage is the logical step in a student’s language learning journey between A2 Key for Schools and B2 First for Schools.
B1 Preliminary for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as B1 Preliminary but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.
A B2 First for Schools qualification shows that a student has the language skills they need to communicate in an English-speaking environment.
It’s also a great way to prepare for higher-level exams such as C1 Advanced. B2 First for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as B2 First but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.
Intermediate Stage
(Ages 11-16)
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.
A B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification shows that a student has mastered the basics of English and now has practical language skills for everyday use.
This level is the logical step in a student’s language learning journey between A2 Key for Schools and B2 First for Schools.
B1 Preliminary for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as B1 Preliminary but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.
A B2 First for Schools qualification shows that a student has the language skills they need to communicate in an English-speaking environment.
It’s also a great way to prepare for higher-level exams such as C1 Advanced.
B2 First for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as B2 First but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.
Proficient Stage
(Ages 16 & above)
More than 9,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments around the world accept C1 Advanced as proof of high-level achievement in learning English.
Preparing for C1 Advanced helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working and living in English-speaking countries.
This program is the logical step in your language learning journey between B2 First and C2 Proficiency.
A C2 Proficiency qualification shows the world that you have mastered English to an exceptional level. It proves you can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a highly competent English speaker.
Preparing for and passing the exam means you have the level of English that’s needed to study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme.
