Cambridge English Key (KET) for Schools

The Key English Test for Schools is an elementary level exam, set at level A2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for languages. KET and KET for Schools follow exactly the same format and the level of the question papers is identical.

The content and treatment of topics in KET for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests and experience of school pupils.

At A2 level, typical users can be expected to:

• understand and use everyday expressions and basic phrases
• introduce themselves and answer basic questions about your personal details
• interact with English speakers who talk slowly and clearly.
  

Format of the exam

• Reading and Writing (1 hour 10 minutes)
• Listening (30 minutes)
• Speaking (8-10 minutes)

Please click here for further details about the exam format.


Flexible Test Options
The Key English Test for Schools can be taken as standard test (pencil and paper) or computer-based:

• Standard (pencil and paper)
• Computer-based
  

Available Dates and Prices
Please check all available Cambridge English Key for Schools exam dates and prices by clicking on the following link:
overview exam dates and prices

Support for Candidates	Support for Teachers
Online Practice Test order here	Handbook for teachers download here order hardcopy here
Past Paper Pack for candidates order here	Past Paper Pack for the classroom order here
KET fS Self-Study Pack order here	Speaking Test Preparation Pack incl. DVD order here