KEY for Schools
What does KET stand for? And how long is the exam?
Key English Test / 1 hour and 40 minutes
How long is the Reading and Writing Test?
1 hour
How long is the Listening paper?
30 minutes
The speaking test is 10 minutes long. What will you be able to do individually?
Answer simple questions about myself.
Which are the three papers assessed in KET?
1. Reading and Writing
2. Listening
3. Speaking
What are you expected to write?
1) a short email or note
2) short story based on 3 picture prompts
What will you be able to do?
Listen and understand people talking or giving information
What will you do with another candidate(s)?
Ask and answer questions about given information
What are the percentages for Pass and Pass with Merit?
Pass: from 70% to 84%
Pass with merit: from 85% to 100%
How long is the writing exam? How many words?
1° part from 25 long
2° part from 35 words long
What type of exercises are included in the listening paper?
3-option multiple choice
gap fill
matching
How is the Speaking part of the KET exam structured?
The Speaking test is divided into two parts and lasts 8-10 minutes.
What level is KET?
A2
What are you expected to be able to understand in the Reading paper? Be specific.
To understand information on:
* signs
* brochures
* newspaper
* magazine articles
How is the Listening part of the KET exam structured?
The Listening section consists of five parts with a total of 25 questions
What topics are covered in the Speaking test?
Topics are everyday and familiar, such as:
What can KET students do at A2 level?
* understand simple instructions and questions
* write, talk or ask about simple information, opinions or ideas
*Complete forms
* write short, simple letters, messages or emails about personal information
What type of exercises does the Reading and Writing exam come with?
Fill gaps in sentences
Understand definitions and spell their words
Write a short message or note
How many times will each recording be played?
Each recording is played twice. Use the first listening to get a general understanding and the second to confirm or adjust your answers.
What is the role of the examiners?