A2 Key (KET) for Schools

Duration: 1 hour

Number of parts: 7 parts

Number of questions: 32 questions in total

Marks: 50% of total

Part 1 - Reading (6 questions -1 mark for each correct answer)

Six short emails, notices, signs, or text messages and three sentences next to each one (A, B, C). Candidates have to choose which sentence matches the meaning of the email, notice, sign or text message.

Part 2 - Reading (7 questions -1 mark for each correct answer)

Seven questions and three short texts on the same topic. Candidates have to match each question to one of the texts.

Part 3 - Reading (5 questions - 1 mark for each correct answer)

A longer text, for example, a simplified newspaper or magazine article and five multiple-choice questions with three options (A, B, C). Candidates have to choose the correct answer.

Part 4 - Reading (6 questions - 1 mark for each correct answer)

A short text with six numbered spaces and three words provided for each gap. Candidates have to decide which of the three words belongs in each gap.

Part 5 - Reading (6 questions - 1 mark for each correct answer)

Candidates have to fill in six gaps in a text or texts using single words        

Part 6 - Writing (1 question - a maximum of 15 marks available)

Candidates have to write a message of 25 words or more (e.g. a note or email) in response to information given.   

Part 7 - Writing (1 question - a maximum of 15 marks available)

Candidates have to write a short story of 35 words or more based on three picture prompts.

Duration: 30 minutes, including 6 minutes’ transfer time

Number of parts: 5 parts

Number of questions: 25 questions

Marks: 25% of total

Part 1 (5 questions - 1 mark for each correct answer.)

There are five short recordings, each with a question and three images. Candidates listen to the text and choose the correct visual image.

Part 2 (5 questions - 1 mark for each correct answer.)

Candidates should listen to a longer text, identify specific information and only write down ONE word in the gaps (a number, date, or a time) in note form.      

Part 3 (5 questions - 1 mark for each correct answer)

An informal conversation and five 3-option questions. Candidates have to listen to the conversation and choose the right answer (A, B or C) for each question.   

Part 4 (5 questions - 1 mark for each correct answer)

Five short monologues or dialogues, each with a scene setter, a question and three options. Candidates listen to the recording and choose the option which best answers each question.

Part 5 (5 questions - 1 mark for each correct answer)

A longer conversation between two people who know each other. Candidates have to match two lists of items by identifying simple information in the conversation.

Duration: 8-10 minutes per pair of candidates

Format: 2 examiners - 2-3 candidates

Number of parts: 2 parts

Marks: 25% of total

Part 1

Conversation with the examiner. The examiner asks some general questions to each candidate in turn. Candidates respond to the examiner, giving factual or personal information.

Part 2

The examiner gives candidates some picture prompts on a topic, e.g. ‘holidays’ and candidates talk to each other, comparing, describing, and expressing opinions. 

Use this link to enter the ORFEAS online registration system. From there, follow the steps as suggested. Choose your exam, date and venue and then provide your personal details. In the last step you will be asked to pay with your card of choice. All the information you will need for the day of the exam will arrive in your inbox via email and SMS.

If you have any questions about the procedure, even as you complete the steps in the process, contact us on 2103680000 for assistance. We have staff available from 9 am - 7 pm on weekdays to help you complete the registration process and answer your questions.

Once you complete your registration you will be sent updates on the status of your application. For example, any changes to the date of the examination, if these occur, will be communicated to you via email, SMS or telephone by our support team.

Candidates who wish to have their exam rescored may do so at a fee, as follows: 

Stage 1

1. Candidates submit the appropriate Rescoring Request Form requesting a full clerical re-check of all papers of the examination they participated in.

2. Requests are sent by the Hellenic American Union Center for Examinations and Certifications to Cambridge Assessment English.

3. Candidates receive by e-mail the result upon completion of the clerical re-check procedure.

Stage 2

4. In the case that their results do not change after the full clerical re-check, candidates may submit the appropriate Rescoring Request Form requesting a re-mark of papers.

5. Requests are sent by the Hellenic American Union Center for Examinations and Certifications to Cambridge Assessment English.

6. Candidates receive by e-mail the rescoring result upon completion of the rescoring procedure.

Please note the following:

• Dates of submission of Rescoring Request Forms vary for each examinations administration period. After these dates, no rescore requests are accepted.
• Candidates wishing to request Stage 2 rescoring (re-mark of papers) must have completed and received their results for Stage 1 (clerical re-check), before requesting  Stage 2 rescoring.
• Stage 2 rescoring (re-mark of papers) includes a review of the listening paper where available but does not apply to any speaking test component. 
• Any scores resulting after rescoring at Stage 2 are final and irrevocable.
• In the case that a rescoring request leads to a change of result, rescore fees will be refunded. 

• Download the Rescoring Request Form

• More information on Cambridge English rescoring procedure

• Rescoring Process

• Rescoring Process

• Rescoring Process

• Rescoring Process