Young Learners English Tests - Exams - British Council

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	YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH TESTS

Young Learners English Tests (YLE) are Cambridge exams suitable for children aged 7–12 who are studying English as a foreign language at primary or language schools. The exams cover all four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking. They are designed to encourage positive learning experiences (there are no pass or fail grades). They provide every pupil with a reward for his or her effort and a positive impulse for further study. Most children take them in their own school. YLE are available at three levels: Starters, Movers and Flyers.

		Starters

The lowest level of the Young Learners English Tests and designed for children from the age of 7 who have completed approximately 100 hours of language study.

Parts of the test: Reading and Writing (20 minutes), Listening (approximately 20 minutes), Speaking (5 minutes).

		MOVERS

The second level of the Young Learners English Tests and designed for children between the ages of 8 and 11 who have completed approximately 175 hours of language study.

Parts of the test: Reading and Writing (30 minutes), Listening (approximately 25 minutes) 3. Speaking (7 minutes).

		FLYERS

The third and highest level of the Young Learners English Tests is designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12 who have completed approximately 250 hours of language study. It is equivalent to the level of the Cambridge Key English Test (KET) and provides the first step towards the main suite of the internationally recognised Cambridge exams for teenagers and adults.

Parts of the test: Reading and Writing (40 minutes), Listening (approximately 20 minutes), Speaking (9 minutes).

		REGISTRATION

You can register your child as an individual for YLE Open session in Prague. Download an Application form, where you will find the date, fees and registration conditions.

Schools can register via a block application form . The conditions for registration are described there.

		YLE Open Session Examination Dates 2012

Exam
Date
Registration Fees
(CZK)

WINTER 2012

YLE Open Session Starters 15.12. 24.9. - 16.10. 1,100

YLE Open Session Movers 15.12. 24.9. - 16.10. 1,250

YLE Open Session Flyers 15.12. 24.9. - 16.10. 1,300

Prices valid until 31.8.2013

NEWS

		For parents and teachers: The Learning English for Fun brochure is now available!

The booklet contains advice and information about how young children learn languages, speaking English at home, sharing picture books and using rhymes. It is a useful tool for parents as well as for teachers.

You can download it in four parts:

How young children learn English as another language,
Speaking English with your child,
Learning English through sharing picture books,
Learning English through sharing rhymes.

		YLE open session in Prague

	Now it is possible to take YLE exams in the British Council premises in Prague. To find out more information about registration dates, fees and conditions please look at YLE application form.

		Summer 2013 – Open Session YLE Sarters, Movers, Flyers: Saturday 25/5

	New YLE Open session test date added. Find out more.

Are you a teacher and want your pupils to try YLE exams? We can organize an YLE exam session in your own school from 18 candidates per session, candidates from different schools can take part in the same session. You and your colleagues can also join our loyalty programme for teachers and enjoy its benefits from only 10 registered candidates per year. For more information email to: addvantage@britishcouncil.cz