A2 Key (KET)Cambridge exam

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RegistrationBook at least three months in advance.Candidates have

a choice between computer and paper- based.

WHAT IS KEY(KET)?

“Cambridge English: Key” is also abbreviated asKET and is a Cambridge examination. To pass

this exam you need at least A2 knowledge. With the Key Certificate, you therefore prove tohave language skills at a basic level and can use

simple communication e.g. family, job,geographical location etc...

Difficulty level A2 level / Basic user (CEFR level scale)

Scores (Cambridge English scale score)Grade A 140-150 ( Cambridge English scale score)Grade B 133-139 (Cambridge English scale score)Grade C 120-132 (Cambridge English scale score)Fail A1 level 100-119 (Cambridge English scale score)

What types of exams are there?

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There are two types of exams. 1.2.

Number of papersThere are three papers. Reading and Writing (50%),Listening (25%), Speaking (25%).

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How does A2 Key(KET) translate on

the CEFR level scale?

understand frequently askedquestionssimple communicationreact to a native speaker withslow and clear language.

Key (KET) translates as basic userA2 on the CEFR level scale. Thismeans candidates can:

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Does Key (KET) have an expiry date?

Fortunately, the Key (KET) does not have anexpiry date.

What happens if a candidate reachesa B1 Preliminary (PET) level?

If you take the KET exam and reach a level ofB1 Preliminary (140 points or more CambridgeEnglish scale score), you will still not receive a

PET certificate.

GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT KETWhat happens if a candidate receives

less than 100 points?

If a candidate receives less than an average of100 points(A1 Cambridge English scale score),

the grade will not be reported on the CambridgeEnglish scale score.

What is A2 Key (KET) for schools?The A2 Key (KET) for schools is a Cambridge exam that tests students on their

English language skills at A2 level. It is comparable to the Key (KET) exam. However,the topics are related to the interests and experiences of schoolchildren.

When is the A2 Key (KET) beneficial?

Simple communication

e.g. family, job, geographical

and shopping

School

For kids and teenagers who

want to strive for a goal

First job or

apprenticeship

For teenagers applying for an

apprenticeship or job

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READING ANDWRITING60 minutes

Reading part 1: Multiple choice (one mark for each correct answer)Reading part 2: Multiple matching (one mark for each correct answer)Reading part 3: Multiple choice (one mark for each correct answer)Reading part 4: Multiple choice cloze (one mark for each correct answer)Reading part 5: Open cloze (one mark for each correct answer)

Writing part 6: Write a email/note (approx. 25 words)Writing part 7: Write a story about pictures (approx. 35 words)

There are five parts in the Reading and two parts in the Writing.

Parts 6 & 7 are writing

Both Writing parts each have a maximum of 15 marks available.

How many parts are in the Reading and Writing?Both Reading and Writing are taken on the same paperbut are given two separate grades. Candidates aregiven 60 minutes to complete both parts. Reading andWriting are worth 50% (25% each) of the overall exam.

Are Reading and Writing taken together?

The maximum Reading score is 30 points and the maximumWriting score is 30 points which correspond to 150 (B1) on theCambridge English scale score.

Maximum score

The minimum Reading score is 20 points and the minimumWriting score is 18 points which correspond to 120 (A2) onthe Cambridge English scale score.

Minimum score to pass

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Time management can be a challenging factor of theKET exam. Candidates have approx. 6 minutes tocomplete each Reading part and 15 minutes to do eachWriting part.

How much time do candidates have tocomplete each Reading and Writing part?

LISTENING30 minutes, including 6 minutes oftransfer time

Listening part 1: multiple choice (one mark for each correct answer)Listening part 2: gap fill (one mark for each correct answer)Listening part 3: multiple choice (one mark for each correct answer)Listening part 4: multiple choice (one mark for each correct answer)Listening part 5: matching (one mark for each correct answer)

There are 5 listening parts.

How many parts are in the Listening?

Headphones are provided for computer-based exams and a CDplayer is provided for paper-based.

What Listening equipment is provided?

Candidates hear the listening twice. Students can take notesduring the listening.

How many times do candidates hear theListening?

The maximum Listening score is 25 points which correspondsto 150 (B1) on the Cambridge English scale score.

Maximum score

The minimum Listening score is 17 points which correspondsto 120 (A2) on the Cambridge English scale score.

Minimum score

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Do candidates get extra time to transfertheir answers?Candidates get extra time at the end of the test to transfer theiranswers to the answer sheet. Candidates should only transfertheir answers when advised by the examiner.

COMPUTER-BASED PAPER-BASED

HOW CAN THE EXAM BE TAKEN?You have the choice

It takes two weeks toreceive results.

It takes four weeks toreceive results.

SPEAKING 8-10 minutes

Speaking part 1: interview (3-4 minutes)Speaking part 2: Discussion (5-6 minutes)

There are 2 speaking parts.

How many parts are in the Speaking?Candidates do the speaking exam with twoexaminers and a partner. Some parts of the exam aredone alone and other parts involve your speakingpartner.

Who takes part in the Speaking exam?

Candidates are allowed to choose their partner,provided their partner is taking the same exam on thesame date in the same place.

Can candidates choose their partner?This depends on the exam event that you register for. Thisinformation is usually given to candidates before they register.

Are the Writing and Speaking exam on the same day?

The maximum speaking score is 45 points which correspondsto 150 (B1) on the Cambridge English scale score.

Maximum score

The minimum speaking score is 27 points which correspondsto 120 (A2) on the Cambridge English scale score.

Minimum score

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HOW CAN ASTUDENT PREPAREFOR THE KEY (KET)?

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UPCOMING KEY (KET) EXAMS IN BASEL

LocationSt. Alban-Anlage 25

4052 Basel / BSSwitzerland

Exam typePaper

Writingexam

21.11.2020

Price235CHF

Registrationdeadline21.09.2020

Exam type Paper

Price235CHF

Registrationopens

1.09.2020

Writingexam

29.05.2021

Speakingexam

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