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Cambridge English for Schools

  • Cambridge English: Young Learners

    Cambridge English: Young Learners, also known as Young Learners English (YLE), gives a consistent measure of how well 7–12-year-olds are doing in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Tests are designed to make learning fun and children are encouraged by working towards certificates and earning ‘shields’ that record their progress.

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  • Cambridge English: Key for Schools

    Cambridge English: Key for Schools, also known as Key English Test (KET) for Schools, gives students at the higher end of primary school and beyond a good foundation in learning English. It is an elementary level qualification covering basic, everyday English.

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  • Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools

    Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET) for Schools, is an intermediate level qualification for learners who need to use English in a practical, everyday way.

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  • Cambridge English: First for Schools

    Cambridge English: First for Schools, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE) for Schools, is an upper-intermediate level qualification which prepares students for success in the real world.

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  • Cambridge English: Advanced

    Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), is ideal for older students preparing to study academic subjects at college and university level in an English-speaking environment.

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