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Your child is nearly ready to take their exam. We understand you want everything to go well and help them feel prepared on the day. That way, your child will feel more confident and relaxed.

We’ve made it really easy to get all the information you need, so your child can focus on doing their best in their exam.

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Find out everything you need to know about the exam. Our free guide for each exam has all the important information – from useful exam day facts, to learning tips and how to prepare. They are full of simple things your child can do to get the most out of their exam.

Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers

A2 Key for Schools

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Prepare for Speaking tests

Watching a video of a Speaking test can help your child understand what happens during the exam so they feel more prepared.

See the playlist


Practise for Reading, Writing and Listening tests

We have a wide range of online resources to help your child prepare for digital and paper-based exams. These include sample tests, worksheets, vocabulary lists, exam guides and digital practice materials.

Explore our resources


What to expect on the day

When your child is getting ready for an exam, there can be lots of things to think about.

Watch a short video to understand what happens on exam day:

  • Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers
  • B1 Preliminary for Schools to C2 Proficiency

You can find lots more useful information to help your child feel prepared on the day, including our 10 top tips from our experts:

What to expect on exam day


Official exam preparation

We have lots of official exam preparation materials to help your child feel confident on exam day. They are created with the teams behind our exams.

Cambridge English Exam Practice Tests

Authentic Digital Practice Tests

Levels A2–C2

Your child can learn what it’s like to take a digital exam with our digital practice tests. They can take each test up to three times – perfect for building confidence. Your child will receive a CEFR report for the first test they take.

Authentic Digital Practice Tests

Cambridge English Test Papers

Practice Tests

Pre A1-C1

These exam papers allow your child to get used to the content and format of the exam, and to practise useful exam techniques. Each title contains four official exam papers, plus answer sheets to practise with.

Practice Tests

Cambridge Trainer Books for Schools

Trainers

Levels A2–C1

Each Trainer contains six full practice tests. There’s easy-to-follow expert guidance, plus tips to help your child succeed in their exam. Extra practice activities will help your child avoid typical exam mistakes.

Trainers

Exam Booster Books for Schools

Exam Boosters

Levels A2–C1

Cambridge English Exam Boosters contain essential exam task practice that your child can do at home. There are 48 exam tasks that practise each part of the exam three times.

Exam Boosters

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Test & Train

Levels A2–C1

Test&Train has hundreds of exam questions that your child can do at their own pace, on their mobile, tablet or computer. They can try each question as many times as they like and will receive instant feedback on their answers.

Test & Train

We have lots more free preparation resources to help support your child as they prepare for their exam including a wide range of free online activities:

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