The A2 Key exam, formerly known as Cambridge English: Key (KET), is one of the official Cambridge English Qualifications and a great exam to take if you're new to learning English.

An A2 Key qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in simple situations. The A2 Key exam tests all four English language skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

The A2 Key exam should give you the confidence to go on and study for higher-level exams such as the B1 Preliminary and the B2 First exams.

Key facts

CEFR level:A2 What's this?
Scale score:120–139 What's this?
Test format:Digital or paper-based
No. of papers: 3
Exam length:About 2 hours
Cambridge A2 Key

Overview

An A2 Key qualification shows that you can:

An A2 Key qualification shows that you can: 

  • understand and use basic phrases and expressions
  • understand simple written English
  • introduce yourself and answer basic questions about yourself
  • interact with English speakers at a basic level.
Reasons to choose the A2 Key:

Reasons to choose the A2 Key: 

  • Gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide
  • Improve your work, study and travel prospects
  • Show that you have the basic language skills you need to communicate in English.
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Testimonials


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I started off with A2 Key and progressed through all of the exams, finishing with C2 Proficiency. When you learn a language it’s very important that it’s structured. The exams offer you a step-by-step approach."

Patrick Fryzlewicz
Trainee doctor

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