Cambridge English's Young Learner English (YLE) tests are suitable for learners of all nationalities, whatever their first language and cultural background.  They cover all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Once a student has taken the test, they will receive certificates with shields of commendation.

 Results are reported in a way designed to provide positive encouragement to the learners. All candidates who complete their test receive an Award, which focuses on what they can do (rather than what they can’t do).

YLE: Starters

The Starters exam is the first of the three exams of the Cambridge English: YLE and provides an effective
introduction to public examinations. Cambridge English: YLE should be taken by children aged between
7 – 12 due to targeted lexis and situation.

Reading and Writing: The reading and writing exercises consist of answering true/false or yes/no questions, answering one word questions based on a picture story and identifying objects.

Listening: The listening exercises consist of writing names, numbers and following simple instructions – usually placing pictures in certain places on a drawing. Other exercises include identifying speakers, objects/colour and supplying one word answers to questions based on a conversation.

Speaking: The speaking segment involves following instructions on placing cards on a picture and general questions about age, family, school and friends.The Starters course also requires learning of their vocabulary list and familiarization with certain sentence structures.

YLE: Movers

The Movers section is the next step in the Cambridge English: YLE exams.  After passing the Movers stage, your child should be at the equivalent of A1 in the CEFR scale (Breakthrough Basic Speaker).

Reading and Writing: This includes matching words to definitions, matching statements to pictures, completing sentences and text as part of multiple choice questions. Grammar is assessed in some segments.

Listening: The learning segment assesses days of the week and actions, with pupils identifying the correct action or what time of day a certain task is carried out after hearing a conversation.

There is also a multiple choice question about identifying speakers by distinctive age and different gender. Pictures are also provided with questions on identification, colouring in and naming different areas.

Speaking: The exercises involve spot the difference and picking the odd one out in sets of pictures. After this
assessment, the candidate will also answer questions about school, friends and family.

YLE: Flyers

The Flyers section is the next step in the Cambridge English: YLE exams.  After passing the Flyers stage,
your child should be at the equivalent of A2 in the CEFR scale (Waystage).

Reading and Writing: This includes matching words to definitions, matching statements to pictures, completing sentences and text as part of multiple choice questions. In addition, candidates read unfinished stories and complete them with multiple words and they fill in gapped texts. Correct spelling is required in all parts of the Reading & Writing Test.

Listening: The listening segment assesses listening for names, spellings, descriptions and specific information. Pupils identify the correct response by drawing lines to match items, writing words or numbers in gaps, ticking boxes and matching pictures by writing a letter in box.

In addition, they listen for colours and specific information by carrying out instructions to colour, draw and write.

Speaking: The exercises involve spot the difference, answering questions based on a set of cues and continuing a story based on a sequence of pictures. After this assessment, the candidate will also answer open-ended questions about school, family, birthday, holidays and hobbies.