Key English Test (KET) for Schools

Welcome to the KET for Schools Home page, where you can find all the information and help you need to start preparing for KET for Schools.

Click on one of the steps to learn more about the test.

ABOUT KET FOR SCHOOLS

KET for Schools is a basic-level Cambridge ESOL exam, at Level A2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

What is Level A2?

KET for Schools shows that you can cope with everyday written and spoken communications at a basic level. KET is an excellent first step. It helps you to build your confidence in English and measure your progress.

What's in KET for Schools?

KET for Schools follows the same format and is at the same level as KET. The only difference between the two versions is that the content and topics in KET for Schools are particularly targeted at the interests and experiences of younger people.

The table below shows you the different parts of KET for Schools. You can also view the KET for Schools papers in more detail.

Paper	Content	Time	Marks (% of total)
Reading / Writing	9 parts / 56 questions	1 hour 10 minutes	50%
Listening	5 parts / 25 questions	(approx.) 30 minutes (including 8 minutes' transfer time)	25%
Speaking	2 parts	8-10 minutes per pair of candidates	25%

SUPPORT FOR KET FOR SCHOOLS

Now you can prepare for KET for Schools with Cambridge ESOL Online Practice Tests.

These are very similar to the real test, or you can choose to have more help to answer the questions.

Buy an Online Practice Test here

Free Online Practice Test Sample

To help you get started, Cambridge ESOL have lots of FREE material which you can download for KET for Schools.

Understanding your Statement of Results and Certificate (PDF, 1.6 Mb)

KET for Schools Information for Candidates (in English) (1.4 Mb)