Cambridge English Placement Test for Young Learners

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Guide for teachers
The Cambridge English Placement Test for Young
Learners forms part of our range of support
for students in primary and early secondary
education. You can use this test to help
you place your students in the right English
classes, giving them the best possible chance
of success in their English language learning,
as well as in their Cambridge English: Young
Learners tests.
About Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE)
Cambridge English: Young Learners, also known as Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests are the
perfect introduction to internationally recognised language assessment for children in primary and lower
secondary education. Learners are encouraged to move through three levels: Starters, Movers and Flyers.
Key features of Cambridge English: Young Learners exams
• Attractive design with full-colour illustrations.
• Motivating task types and question formats.
• Based on how children learn and how they develop language skills.
• Use of current pedagogy and curriculum design.
• Pathway to other Cambridge English exams.
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The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
All Cambridge English exams are aligned with the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (CEFR). This internationally recognised framework describes language ability on
a scale of levels from A1 for beginners to C2 for mastery of a language. The CEFR is used by organisations
all over the world as a reliable description of language ability. The Cambridge English: Young Learners tests
are set at Levels Pre-A1 (Starters), A1 (Movers) and A2 (Flyers).
The certificates
Cambridge English: Young Learners tests encourage
children to move forward in their language learning
by celebrating their progress and achievements. At
each level children receive a Cambridge English: Young
Learners certificate. The number of shields (from 1 to
5) in three key skill areas (listening, reading & writing
and speaking) shows what a young learner can do and
points them to the next stage of their journey.
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The Cambridge English: Young Learners Can Do statements The learner CAN …
Starters Movers Flyers
… understand simple sentences … respond to personal questions … agree/disagree with someone … ask questions and use fixed … say that … talk in simple terms about a
expressions they do not problem
Could you
understand say it again The wheel on
This is a How old I’m 6 I think this I don’t What’s the or cannot do please? the bicycle is
think so matter?
chair are you? is pretty something and broken
ask for help
… understand simple expressions … respond to simple expressions … understand when someone … ask someone how they are and … arrange with friends to do … make and respond to invitations,
talks about their family or friends what they like doing, and answer something suggestions, apologies and
similar questions requests
I have two Let’s play
Thank Colour this sisters and I have one Do you like Yes, I like volleyball! Will you come Yes please,
you I’d like to
one brother sister this lesson? the story to my party?
… understand and follow simple … listen to and repeat level- … understand instructions given … ask questions about school … understand … talk briefly about things they
classroom instructions appropriate phrases by the teacher activities audio and have done
What is our video clips I read a
Open your This is a Take off homework used in the magazine
book sausage your coat today? lesson yesterday
… recognise and write the letters … spell her/his name and simple … understand simple written … write simple sentences using … understand … use a dictionary
of the English alphabet words sentences words provided longer texts,
even if they
park beach
do not know
Anna dog Then the children went The children went every word
cat
to the park. to the park.
… read short words … write simple, personally … understand … write about what they like … write a … write about how they feel and
relevant sentences simple stories doing in their free time using short message give reasons why
and short provided words on a postcard
texts with or in an email I am sad because
cat sheep tiger My best friend swimming dancing
the help of
it is raining
dog cow frog is Harry illustrations I like going swimming
… understand simple written … recognise and copy words, … understand … continue a story or add … write short dialogues … make up and
instructions phrases and short sentences signs and missing words tell a story using
simple notices ideas, pictures or
When
is your It’s in words from the
This is a television Then the children went birthday? March teacher
This is a television to the __________

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The Cambridge English: Young Learners Can Do statements The learner CAN …
Starters Movers Flyers
… understand simple sentences … respond to personal questions … agree/disagree with someone … ask questions and use fixed … say that … talk in simple terms about a
expressions they do not problem
Could you
understand say it again The wheel on
This is a How old I’m 6 I think this I don’t What’s the or cannot do please? the bicycle is
think so matter?
chair are you? is pretty something and broken
ask for help
… understand simple expressions … respond to simple expressions … understand when someone … ask someone how they are and … arrange with friends to do … make and respond to invitations,
talks about their family or friends what they like doing, and answer something suggestions, apologies and
similar questions requests
I have two Let’s play
Thank Colour this sisters and I have one Do you like Yes, I like volleyball! Will you come Yes please,
you I’d like to
one brother sister this lesson? the story to my party?
… understand and follow simple … listen to and repeat level- … understand instructions given … ask questions about school … understand … talk briefly about things they
classroom instructions appropriate phrases by the teacher activities audio and have done
What is our video clips I read a
Open your This is a Take off homework used in the magazine
book sausage your coat today? lesson yesterday
… recognise and write the letters … spell her/his name and simple … understand simple written … write simple sentences using … understand … use a dictionary
of the English alphabet words sentences words provided longer texts,
even if they
park beach
do not know
Anna dog Then the children went The children went every word
cat
to the park. to the park.
… read short words … write simple, personally … understand … write about what they like … write a … write about how they feel and
relevant sentences simple stories doing in their free time using short message give reasons why
and short provided words on a postcard
texts with or in an email I am sad because
cat sheep tiger My best friend swimming dancing
the help of
it is raining
dog cow frog is Harry illustrations I like going swimming
… understand simple written … recognise and copy words, … understand … continue a story or add … write short dialogues … make up and
instructions phrases and short sentences signs and missing words tell a story using
simple notices ideas, pictures or
When
is your It’s in words from the
This is a television Then the children went birthday? March teacher
This is a television to the __________

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Lifelong support for English language teaching, learning and assessment
Young learners become …
The journey starts here Taking the right path …
Place students in the right
English language class
… to real-life English language
learning, at the correct level
Find a wide range of teacher support materials
and professional development here.
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Getting ready for exam day
Find exam preparation materials, including coursebooks, sample papers, practice tests,
games and mobile apps here.
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Lifelong support for English language teaching, learning and assessment
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Visit www.cambridgeenglish.org for
full details about Cambridge English
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More motivating ways of improving students’ English
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Cambridge English Placement Test for Young Learners
The placement test is a fast and affordable way to place students on English language courses. It helps
teachers to give children a head start by ensuring that their English language level is clearly understood as
they begin their learning journey. Students working at the correct level are more likely to stay motivated
and become lifelong learners.
Teachers can use the placement test results to put students into different groups, help with teaching
classes of mixed ability and choose suitable Cambridge English teaching and learning materials.
Key features of the Cambridge English Placement Test for
Young Learners
9 Developed and delivered by Cambridge English, world leader in
assessment.
9 Uses Cambridge English: Young Learners task types and questions.
9 A short computer-based test with automatic marking and instant
results.
9 Computer adaptive – the level of questions changes based on
students’ answers.
9 Based on communicative language teaching and learning
methodology.
9 Covers listening, reading and writing skills.
Test format
Listening Reading and Writing
Four parts, each with five questions. An example Four parts, each with up to 10 questions. An
is provided at the beginning of each part. Students example is provided at the beginning of each part.
hear each part twice.
Click on the Next button to begin the Listening part of the test. You have finished the Listening part of the test. Now click Next to start the Reading and Writing section.
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Task types
The following task types and question formats are used in the placement test. Since the test adapts to the
answers given, students may not see every task type.
Listening
Skill focus Question format Response format Computer skills
Listening for specific Students hear and read a 3-option multiple-choice Use a mouse to move the
information of various kinds. question. pictures. on-screen cursor.
Students listen to a dialogue Students select the correct Left click the mouse and
which contains the answer. picture. select the chosen picture by
clicking in the circle under
the picture.
Listening for specific Students listen to a dialogue Students decide which Use a mouse to move the
information (past tense). in which a child tells an adult picture illustrates the on-screen cursor.
what s/he did during the dialogue and, from a pop-up Left click the mouse to
past week. menu, select the correct day. reveal the pop-up menu and
left click again to select the
correct day.
Listening for numbers and Students see a context Students enter words or Use a mouse to move the
spelling. picture and listen to a numbers in the correct on-screen cursor.
dialogue between a child spaces. Use the keyboard to type
and an adult. words and numbers.
Listening for names, Students see a context Students enter words in Use a mouse to move the
spellings and other picture and listen to a spaces next to written on-screen cursor.
information. dialogue between two prompts. Use the keyboard to type
speakers. words and numbers.
Reading and Writing
Skill focus Question format Response format Computer skills
Spelling of single words. Students see an object Students write the object Use a mouse to move the
picture and the object’s words, one letter in each on-screen cursor.
name in jumbled letters. box. Use the keyboard to type
letters.
Reading a dialogue. Students see a context Students select the correct Use a mouse to move the
Selecting the correct picture and read the first line written response from a on-screen cursor.
responses. of a dialogue. choice of three and then Left click the mouse to
continue until the dialogue is reveal the menu and left
complete. click again to select the
radio button for the correct
response.
Reading for specific Students read a text Students enter the correct Use a mouse to move the
information and gist. containing gaps and look at words in the gaps. on-screen cursor.
Copying words. words illustrated by pictures. Use the keyboard to type
words.
Reading a story. Students see a context Students complete Use a mouse to move the
Completing sentences. picture and read a story. sentences about the story on-screen cursor.
by entering one, two or three Use the keyboard to type
words. words.
Reading a sentence. Students see a picture and Students decide whether the Use a mouse to indicate
Deciding whether the read a sentence about the sentence is true or false and yes or no or to write yes
sentence is true or false. picture. respond with yes or no. or no.
Reading a short text. Students see a context Students select the correct Use a mouse to move the
Completing sentences. picture and read a short text word to complete the gap. on-screen cursor. Left click
containing gaps. the mouse to reveal three
options and left click again
to select the correct option.
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Using the Cambridge English
Placement Test for Young Learners
Leading-edge technology
The placement test uses adaptive testing
technology. This means that students are
exposed to questions matched to their ability
based on their responses to each previous
question. The questions in the test change level
depending on whether the student gets questions
right or wrong, until the appropriate level is
determined.
The Cambridge English test delivery system
The placement test is taken on a secure online test delivery system, which includes marking and reporting
tools. Test session preparation is quick and easy.
Quick start guide
A full technical guide is available to help with running the test. This can be downloaded here.
Test results
The placement test is marked automatically and
results are available straight away. This means you
can make immediate decisions about which classes
and courses are best for your students.
• You can choose to view the results of all students
or filter results by other details (e.g. login, name,
test date).
• You can print clear, easy-to-understand reports
for one student or groups of students.
Each student’s result shows which Cambridge English:
Young Learners test they are ready to start preparing
for – Starters, Movers or Flyers.
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