Cambridge Young Learners English Tests (YLE)

Written by Administrator Thursday, 17 June 2010 23:49

What are the Cambridge Young Learners English tests?

The Cambridge Young Learners English Tests are designed to offer a comprehensive approach to testing the English of primary learners between the ages of 7 and 12. It consists of three key levels of assessment: Starters, Movers and Flyers. The aims of the tests are:

• Sample relevant and meaningful language use
• Measure accurately and fairly
• Present a positive first impression of international tests
• Promote effective learning and teaching
• Encourage future learning and teaching

The three tests together form a bridge to take children learning English as a second language from beginner to Waystage level.

Young Learners English (YLE) is a reliable and consistent measure of how well your child is doing in the skills of listening, speaking and reading and writing. Tests are designed to make learning fun and children are encouraged by working towards certificates and earning the 'shields' that record their progress. There are three levels for children to work through, Starters, Movers and Flyers, with Starters being the first, aimed at young children with very basic skills.

As children develop and work their way up to the Flyers certificate, they reach a level that will enable them to aim for the Key English Test (KET) or the Preliminary English Test (PET) in our General English range of certificates — qualifications which will be of value for further study or in the workplace.

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Starters           for children from the age of 6                        usually K2 - P2

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Movers            for children between 9 and 10                       usually P3 - P4

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Flyers              for children between 11 and 12                    usually P5 - P6

Why should your child take Cambridge Young Learners qualifications?

• Clear Progress

Whatever your child's current age, ability, or reason for studying, Cambridge ESOL has an exam which will be appropriate for him or her to work towards.

They start from certificates aimed at primary school children (YLE) and progress towards qualifications for highly advanced students. You will see that attaining each certificate is a step that leads naturally to taking a more challenging test. Because Cambridge ESOL exams test candidates on what they know rather than what they don't know, learning is encouraged and confidence developed. Even the most basic certificate is a start on the pathway to qualifications that are useful for work and study.

• Recognition

For your child to take full advantage of the opportunities that tomorrow's world of work will offer, a qualification in English is an important asset. It is therefore best for your child to work towards certificates that are recognised by thousands of educational organisations and employers throughout the world. Government agencies, immigration authorities and professional bodies in many countries also recognise our qualifications.