A2 Key preparation

A2 Key

Exams for visas and immigration in the UK

The Home Office is changing the way they accept our exams.

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

Free resources for teachers during Covid-19

Whether you are teaching your classes online or have returned to school, we have a range of practical resources and tools for you. Discover our free resources to help you prepare your learners during Covid-19.

Free: Paper-based sample test

Download sample papers for A2 Key

Free: Computer-based sample tests

You will need to use the Firefox browser to access these sample tests. You can download Firefox for free here. Once downloaded, open Firefox and use the links below to view the tests.

Watch this tutorial before you start to help you understand what you need to do.

Check your answers as you do the test. Once the test has finished you will not be able to check them.

Reading and Writing sample test

Listening sample test

Use the answer keys below:

Reading and Writing answer key

Listening answer key

There is no answer key for Reading and Writing Part 9, but there are sample answers and examiner comments in the relevant pages of the A2 Key handbook.

Free: English practice

Practise your English with our free online activities. We have activities for reading, writing, listening, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.

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Speaking test videos with examiners' commentary

These videos will help your students understand what happens during a speaking test. You can also download examiner comments for each video.

Read the examiner comments for Rashid and Gonca's speaking test

Read the examiner comments for Sthefhany and Fayza's speaking test

Vocabulary list

This list gives teachers a guide to the vocabulary needed when preparing students for A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools.

Download A2 Key vocabulary list

Information for candidates

A guide to the exam, with advice on preparing for the exam, tips for exam day and useful links.

Download A2 Key information for candidates

Summary regulations for candidates

All the important information you need to know when taking the exam.

Download Summary regulations for candidates

Games and social media

Have fun learning by playing our free English games. You can practice your English with other language learners on our Cambridge English Facebook page.

Exam tip videos

Watch our exam tip videos on how to prepare for A2 Key.

Official Cambridge English preparation materials

You can find a wide range of official Cambridge English support materials from Cambridge Assessment English and Cambridge University Press. Support materials include coursebooks and practice tests and include materials in both print and digital formats.