A2 Key

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- A2 Key

Who accepts A2 Key?

Here are just a few of the leading organisations that will accept your certificate:

Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Universidad de Salamanca
Agfa-Gevaert
StudyPortals

A2 Key, formerly known as Cambridge English: Key (KET), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. This basic-level qualification is a great exam to take if you're new to learning English.

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An A2 Key qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in simple situations.

The exam tests all four English language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.

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

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

An A2 Key certificate 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 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.

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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