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KEYA2 Key (KET)

A2Elementary

The first Cambridge certificate for adults and school students. It shows you can communicate in simple everyday situations.

Prepare for the KEY See the format
LevelCEFR A2
DurationAbout 1 h 45 min
ResultCambridge Scale 120–150
ValidityThe certificate doesn't expire

What is the KEY?

A2 Key, formerly known as KET, certifies a basic level of English. If you pass, you show you understand frequently used phrases and expressions, can introduce yourself, talk about your routine and write short messages.

  • School students who want their first international certificate
  • Adult beginners who want a concrete goal
  • Those who need to prove an A2 level for work or study

Exam format

1 h · 7 partsReading & WritingShort everyday texts (notices, emails, brief articles) and two writing tasks: a message and a short story.
About 35 min · 5 partsListeningSimple conversations and announcements. You identify specific information and the main idea.
8–10 min · 2 partsSpeakingIn pairs with another candidate and two examiners: you talk about yourself and have a conversation based on pictures.

Results and level

Results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale. Between 120 and 139 you get the A2 certificate; with 140 or more, the certificate states your performance is at B1 level. Below 120, the A1 level reached is reported.

What level do you need? A solid basic level. If you're starting from zero, we first work on your level with personalized classes and then train the exam format.

How we prepare you

We don't just do mock exams: we work on your weak points and build on your strengths, with plenty of practice so you speak and understand English with confidence.

  • Diagnosis of your strengths and weaknesses before you start
  • Training for each section and each question type
  • Mock exams in the real format, graded so you know when you're ready
  • Writing, listening and conversation workshops
  • Virtual classroom with an audio bank, mock exams and guided practice
  • Reports and feedback after each assessment
One-to-one (1:1)Classes just for you, at the time you choose. 28 hours of preparation.
Group (small group)Practice with other students preparing for the same exam. Opens with a minimum of 4 students.
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Ask for the price on WhatsApp. Before you start, an intro class (S/ 50) to assess your level and build your plan around your exam date.

Questions about the KEY

From what age can you take it?

There's a version for school students (A2 Key for Schools) with topics designed for teenagers, and the general version for adults. The format and level are the same.

Is an A2 certificate worth it?

Yes: it's a motivating goal and official proof of your progress. Many schools use it as a first step toward the PET and FCE.

Do you run the exam or register me for it?

We prepare you. You sit the exam at a center authorized by the institution that runs it. If you're not sure which exam to take or what score you need, we'll help you find out.

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