KET is the first level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level A2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework. KET recognises your ability to cope with everyday written and spoken communications at a basic level. This exam presents real life situations and it is designed for learners who have basic English skills, of the kind needed when travelling in English speaking countries.
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Do you have basic English skills? |
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Can you understand simple written English? |
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Can you communicate in familiar situations? |
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Can you understand short notices and simple spoken directions? |
If this describes your skills now, or describes the level of skills you are working towards, then KET is the right exam for you.
KET has three papers:
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Reading & Writing (70 minutes) |
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Listening (30 minutes) |
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Speaking (8–10 minutes) |
Each paper is returned to Cambridge for marking and assessment, except the Speaking Test, which is conducted by two locally based examiners who examine candidates face to face. All examiners are accredited by Cambridge ESOL.
Each skill carries 25% of the total marks. There are two pass grades (Pass with merit and Pass) and certificates are awarded to candidates who achieve these grades. Candidates who achieve a grade Narrow Fail or Fail are judged not to have reached the required standard for KET.
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