What are the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests?
			Why should your child take Cambridge ESOL tests?
			When will you receive the results?
			What should I do if I wish to make an enquiry of results?
			What if the award is misprinted or lost?
			What conditions are there?

YLE Process

What are the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests?

Young Learners English (YLE) is a reliable and consistent measure of how well your child is doing in the skills of listening, speaking and reading and writing. Tests are designed to make learning fun and children are encouraged by working towards certificates and earning the 'shields' that record their progress.

There are three levels for children to work through, Starters, Movers and Flyers, with Starters being the first, aimed at young children with very basic skills who are aged 5 or above. As children develop and work their way up to the Flyers certificate, they reach a level that will enable them to aim for the Key English Test (KET) or the Preliminary English Test (PET) in our General English range of certificates – qualifications which will be of value for further study.

			Starters		for children from the age of 5		usually K3 - P2
			Movers		for children between 8 and 11		usually P3 - P4*
			Flyers		for children between 9 and 12		usually P5 - P6*

*suggestions only

Why should your child take Cambridge ESOL tests?

Clear progress - Whatever your child's current age, ability, or reason for studying, Cambridge ESOL has an examination which will be appropriate for him or her to work towards. Attaining each certificate is a step that leads naturally to taking a more challenging test.

Recognition - A qualification in English is an important asset for your child to take full advantage of the opportunities that tomorrow's world of work will offer. YLE and Cambridge ESOL tests are recognised by thousands of educational organisations and employers throughout the world.

When will you receive the results?

Completed question papers are returned to Cambridge for marking. There is no pass or fail. Every candidate who attempts all three components receives an award indicating the quality of their performance. For each question paper, a candidate is awarded between one and five shields.

Children receive their award about one month after the test. We send the award to the address provided on the application form by local courier. If you have an overseas address, we can send you the award by courier at a cost of HK$240. Alternatively, you can authorise a friend or relative to collect the award from our Customer Services Centre on your behalf at no additional cost.

What should I do if I wish to make an enquiry of results?

Candidates wishing to enquire about their results must complete the Enquiry of Results form and fax the form to 2913 5172 (paid by credit card only) or mail it to British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.

Charges for result enquiries:

	Stage			Description			Fee
	1			A full clerical re-check of all papers			HK$300
	2			A re-mark of papers except Speaking test			HK$500

Deadline for submitting request for Stage 1 (clerical check) is 8 weeks after the test and Stage 2 (re-mark) is 11 weeks after the test.

All candidates wishing to request a re-mark must have completed, and received their results for, Stage 1 (clerical check) before requesting for Stage 2 (re-mark).

Where a candidate has already received an award for the test for which they are requesting for Stage 2 (re-mark), the award must be returned to British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong. Requests will not be processed until this has been received.

Outcomes for Stage 1 (clerical check) will be advised within 2 weeks of receiving the original request. All requests for Stage 2 (re-mark) will be acknowledged by return and outcome letters will be dispatched within 5 weeks.

Where an enquiry leads to a change of grade, any results enquiry fees paid will be reimbursed.

Enquiry of Results form

What if the award is misprinted or lost?

Awards will be printed based on the names on the birth certificate or ID card. Misprinted awards will be replaced free of charge within six months of the award being issued once British Council is notified within the six-month period. An administration fee of HK$370 will be charged for replacement or loss of award. Application for replacement or loss of award must be made within 5 years after the test. All candidates must complete the Replacement of Award form　and fax the form to 2913 5172 (paid by credit card only) or mail it to British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.

Replacement of Award form

What conditions are there?

No change of test date is permitted unless on medical grounds. A request for a change of test date has to be supported by medical proof dated on the test date and parents must complete the Change of Test Date form and return to us in person or by mail within 3 working days of the test with an administration fee of HK$110 for this service.

Change of Test Date form

Changing the test level is not permitted.

Please note that the test fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

More about the tests

A video interview with Chris Defty, Teacher Trainer and Examiner of University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations