Key English Test (KET) is an international qualification in English for teenagers and adults which recognise the ability to deal with everyday written and spoken English in basic level.  

There are two versions of KET available: KET and KET for Schools. The two versions are identical in test format and level of question papers. The test certificates for both are the same. The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in KET for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests of school children.

Comparison between KET and KET for Schools

Four English language skills are tested

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

Candidates must register anytime prior to the above dates.

Bold dates are for a computer based exam.

Check how to register for the exam and read our refund and transfer policies for the Cambridge exams.

• You can contact our Exams office.
• You can register for a General English language course at our Teaching Centre.
• You can check the University Of Cambridge ESOL official website, where teachers, exam centres and candidates can find all the details and updates related to the Cambridge ESOL Exams.
• You can check the Cambridge ESOL candidate support website where you will find handbooks and sample papers to download for free of charge and many more support material.
• Click here to download all the information and past exam papers that you need for preparing for the Key English Test (KET) or KET for Schools. You can also download the KET/KET for Schools Vocabulary List.

If you have more than 25 students then we can organise the exam at your premises. Extra dates are available and we offer a discount. Please contact us by e-mail at the beginning of the school year or as soon as possible.

Special Needs

We aim to do our best to cater for candidates with special needs.  We will do all we can to enable candidates to understand test questions and ways of giving answers. All candidates, irrespective of their disability, will be assessed fairly and objectively.

Candidates who require special arrangements are asked to contact us before they submit their application. Relevant supporting materials such as medical certificates should be submitted during registration.

Disclaimer

The British Council and the Examining Boards take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. Therefore, please understand that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or retesting at a later date.

Data Protection

The British Council will process the personal information you give on the registration forms either in print or electronic form in accordance with the UK’s Data Protection Act, 1998.