A2 Key results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale.
You will receive a separate score for each of the three papers (Reading and Writing, Listening, and Speaking), giving you a clear understanding of your performance. These three scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam. You will also be given a grade and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level.
When will I get my A2 Key Statement of Results?
Results for digital exams are available 5-10 working days after the exam session. For paper-based exams, results are normally available 4-6 weeks after the exam session.
The Confirmation of Entry document you receive from your centre will state the final date by which your results will be available.
If you need any further information, please contact your exam centre.
A2 Key Scale Scores
Depending on which university, college or organisation you are applying to, you may be asked to achieve a specific score or grade, either overall or for a particular skill. For A2 Key, the following scores will be used to report results:
| Cambridge English Scale Score |
Grade |
CEFR Level |
| 140–150 |
A |
B1 |
| 133–139 |
B |
A2 |
| 120–132 |
C |
A2 |
| 100–119 |
Level A1 |
A1 |
The exam is targeted at Level A2 of the CEFR. The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level above A2 (Level B1) and the level below (Level A1).
Scores between 100 and 119 are also reported on your Statement of Results, but you will not receive the Key English Test certificate.
The relationship between the CEFR levels, the Cambridge English Scale and the grades awarded in A2 Key is illustrated below:
