About us FAQ Contact 

The A2 Flyers exam, formerly known as Cambridge English: Flyers (YLE Flyers), is one of the official Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners and is the third of the fun, activity-based English tests for children.

The A2 Flyers exam is the third of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners. These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English and are an excellent way for them to gain confidence and improve their English.

The A2 Flyers exam is written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

Key facts

CEFR level:A2 What's this?
Test format:Paper-based
No. of papers:3
Test length:About 1 hour 15 minutes
Cambridge A2 Flyers

Overview

A2 Flyers can help your child:

A2 Flyers can help your child: 

  • understand simple written English
  • communicate in familiar situations
  • understand and use basic phrases and expressions
  • interact with English speakers who talk slowly and clearly.
Reasons to choose the A2 Flyers:

Reasons to choose the A2 Flyers: 

  • There’s no pass or fail – every child gets a Cambridge English certificate which celebrates their achievements.
  • The test uses realistic everyday situations to bring learning to life.
  • The test covers all major varieties of English (e.g. British English, American English).
  • There’s a huge range of free and paid-for support.
YouTube video player

Testimonials

Read real stories from children who have taken the Young Learners tests. Find out how passing Starters, Movers and Flyers has helped students to start their English adventure.


"Learning English with Starters, Movers, and Flyers is a fun process that encourages and motivates little ones to keep moving forward in their learning."

— Carlos Maderuelo
Student Colegio La Enseñanza

YouTube video player

Content generic image

Other exams

See more
A1
Pre A1 Starters
A1
A1 Movers
A1
Pre A1 Starters Digital
A1
A1 Movers Digital
A2
A2 Key for Schools
B1
B1 Preliminary for Schools
B2
B2 First for Schools
A2
A2 Key
B1
B1 Preliminary
B2
B2 First
C1
C1 Advanced
C2
C2 Proficiency
LS
Linguaskill General
LS
Linguaskill Business
TK
TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)
ST
STEP Mathematics
A1
Pre A1 Starters
A1
A1 Movers
A1
Pre A1 Starters Digital
A1
A1 Movers Digital
A2
A2 Key for Schools
B1
B1 Preliminary for Schools
B2
B2 First for Schools
A2
A2 Key
B1
B1 Preliminary
B2
B2 First
C1
C1 Advanced
C2
C2 Proficiency
LS
Linguaskill General
LS
Linguaskill Business
TK
TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)
ST
STEP Mathematics