International English language exams for children - Pygmalion Language Center
International English language exams for children
KET
Key English Test (KET) is the lowest level General English exam in the Cambridge English range. It shows that you can communicate in basic English in everyday situations.
Key for Schools (KETfS) is at the same level as Cambridge English: Key (KET) and leads to exactly the same internationally accepted certificate. The only difference is that the exam content is targeted at the interests and experiences of schoolchildren.
Key (KETfS) for Schools level of qualification
Elementary = A2 on the Common European Framework.
Who should take this exam?
You should take the KET if you have done about 250 hours of study or practice and can speak, write and understand basic English. This exam is the first step in building your English language skills for work or study in the future. To take the exam you should be able to:
- ask and answer questions about yourself and others
- understand announcements and instructions when people speak slowly and clearly
- tell people what you think about something you read or hear.
PET
Preliminary (PET) for Schools This exam shows that you can communicate in English in practical, everyday situations. It will give you a good foundation if you want to study for a professional English qualification.
Preliminary for Schools (PETfS) is at the same level as Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) and leads to exactly the same internationally accepted certificate. The only difference is that the exam content is targeted at the interests and experiences of schoolchildren.
Preliminary for Schools (PETfS) level of qualification
Intermediate = B1 on the Common European Framework.
Who should take this exam?
Studying for the PET exam will improve your English so that you can communicate when travelling or dealing with English speakers for work. To take the exam you should be able to:
- express your likes and dislikes, and discuss them with others
- understand spoken and written announcements and instructions
- write a personal letter or take notes from a meeting or discussion.
Young learners
Young learners- Cambridge English: Young Learners is a series of fun, motivating English language tests, aimed at children in primary and lower-secondary education. This gives students a clear path to improve in English.Designed to assess the English language skills of children aged between seven and twelve, the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) tests are available at three assessment levels (Starters, Movers and Flyers) that encourage children to work by monitoring their progress.
SAT
The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board.
The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. College admissions officers will review standardized test scores alongside your high school GPA, the classes you took in high school, letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors, extracurricular activities, admissions interviews, and personal essays. How important SAT scores are in the college application process varies from school to school.
Overall, the higher you score on the SAT and/or ACT, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to you.
