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to ensure simple, relevant and meaningful language use |
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to measure accurately and fairly |
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to present a positive first impression of international exams |
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to promote effective learning and teaching |
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to encourage future learning and teaching |
They should be at least seven years old. Children can take starters at twelve or flyers at seven, depending on how much English they know. Children aged thirteen, who are in the same class as twelve years old at school, may also take these exams.
Cambridge Starters exam: Children who have studied English for 100 hours.
Cambridge Movers exam: Children who have studied English for 175 hours.
Cambridge Flyers exam: Children who have studied English for 250 hours.
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Listening: between 40 and 60 minutes (depends on the level of the test) |
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Reading and Writing: between 40 and 60 minutes |
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Speaking: from 5 to 10 minutes |
An award showing a grade between one and five for each different skill area assessed.
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In your school
We arrange exams to take place at certain dates during the year but you need to register at the beginning of the school year or at least 3 months in advance. Your children are examined in their own schools. For further information, please contact us by e-mail at exams@britishcouncil.fr.
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At the British Council
If you prefer to have your children examined at the British Council, please download the application form  and send it to the British Council, with your cheque, before the deadline. For further information, please contact us by e-mail. |
PRICES: YLE Starters: 69€ / YLE Movers: 73€ / YLE Flyers: 80€
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