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Who accepts A2 Key?

Here are just a few of the leading organisations that will accept your certificate:

  • Universidad de Santiago de Chile
  • Universidad de Salamanca
  • Agfa-Gevaert
  • StudyPortals

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A2 Key, formerly known as ÄÛÌìÌà English: Key (KET), is one of our ÄÛÌìÌà English Qualifications. This basic-level qualification is a great exam to take if you're new to learning English.

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An A2 Key qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in simple situations.

The exam tests all four English language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.

It should give you the confidence to go on and study for higher-level exams such as  B1 Preliminary and B2 First.

Key facts

CEFR level: A2 What's this?
Scale score: 120–139ÌýWhat's this?
Test format: Digital or paper-based
No. of papers: 3
Exam length: About 2 hours



 Teacher helping a student study for ÄÛÌìÌà English: Key

  • understand and use basic phrases and expressions
  • understand simple written English
  • introduce yourself and answer basic questions about yourself
  • interact with English speakers at a basic level.

Group of five students speaking English

  • Gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide.
  • Improve your work, study and travel prospects.
  • Show that you have the basic language skills you need to communicate in English.

I started off with A2 Key and progressed through all of the exams, finishing with C2 Proficiency. When you learn a language it’s very important that it’s structured. The exams offer you a step-by-step approach.

Patrick Fryzlewicz
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