The Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) courses are designed for children aged 7 to 12 years. There are three base level courses:
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Starters
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Movers and
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Flyers
For young learners who will benefit from a more extended test preparation period and there are three test levels:
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Super Starters
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Mighty Movers and
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Fantastic Flyer
which have been developed to cater for learners at a more advanced level of proficiency.
The Cambridge YLE courses are fun, encouraging and confidence-building, and the activities are interesting and stimulating. Learners at Starters level begin by studying simple words and phrases and advance gradually to using extended and more challenging language when they reach the Fantastic Flyers level.
The focus of language learning is on acquiring all four communication skills – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, which are taught at each level. The courses culminate in a series of tests – the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests.
Designed to be accessible and highly motivating, the Cambridge YLE Tests are based on topics, activities and language uses which are familiar to all children, regardless of their first language. The assessment aims of the Cambridge YLE courses and the syllabus are to give a comprehensive picture of the learners’ overall level of English.
Every child who sits for all three components of a Cambridge YLE Test is tested at a standard which is recognised internationally and is awarded a certificate which is valid for life. The tests carry no pass or fail grades, making them suitable for children who may not be used to taking examinations.
Learners are advised to first take a placement test to determine which course is appropriate to their level of English language proficiency. The one-hour test can be arranged to be taken at any CEFL Centre. At the end of the course, they can opt to sit for the appropriate level test from Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
Click here to find your nearest CEFL Centre for full information on course fees, duration, schedule and other details.
Click here for further information on the Cambridge YLE Test components, eligibility, schedule, fees, registration and results.
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