Young Learners:Starters
Cambridge English: Starters is the first of three Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) tests for children between the ages of 7 and 12. This test will encourage your child to learn English from an early age and create a positive attitude to language tests.
Level of qualification: Preliminary.
Who should take this test?
Children who take the test are usually between the ages of 7 and 8, and have had about 100 hours of English lessons.
In the test your child will need to:
- recognise colours in English
- answer very simple questions about themselves
- write short one-word answers to basic questions.
What happens when my child takes this test?
There is no pass or fail for the test. Your child can get a maximum of five shields for each part of the test. The number of shields they are awarded for each part will be shown on their certificate. They will receive the certificate about a month after taking the test.
| Listening | Reading and Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mins Maximum five shields | 20 mins Maximum five shields | 3-5 mins Maximum five shields |
More about Cambridge English: Starters.
If you want to take Starters exam, please contact us: exams@balticcouncil.org or mob: + 371 26545640
