Pre-A1 Starters
Pre A1 Starters, formerly known as Cambridge English: Starters (YLE Starters), is one of the Cambridge English Qualifications and the perfect start to your child’s language learning journey.
Begin Your Child’s English Language Journey
An engaging start to learning English, motivating children through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities.
The Pre A1 Starters program is the first of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed specifically for young learners. This program introduces children to everyday written and spoken English, helping them gain confidence and improve their English skills through fun and engaging activities. The lessons focus on the essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and are built around familiar topics that make learning enjoyable and relevant.
What Your Child Will Learn:
Listening: Understand simple instructions and recognize basic vocabulary.
Speaking: Respond to basic questions and use simple phrases to communicate.
Reading: Identify familiar words and comprehend short, simple sentences.
Writing: Write simple words and complete basic exercises that build foundational writing skills.
Program Highlights:
Engaging Learning Experience: Uses familiar topics and fun activities to motivate children and make learning enjoyable.
Confidence Building: Helps young learners gain confidence in their English skills, preparing them for the next level, A1 Movers.
What Learners Receive After Completing the Test
All candidates who complete the Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers, and A2 Flyers tests receive a certificate.
There is no pass or fail—every learner who takes the test achieves something important.
On their certificate, candidates will see shields for:
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
The maximum score for each is five bold shields. One bold shield means that the learner took the test but can still improve a lot in this part of the test.
Five bold shields mean that the learner did very well in this part of the test. There is information on the back of the certificate showing how the exams are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at levels pre A1, A1 and A2.
Results are mapped to the Cambridge English Scale, designed to complement the CEFR. Certificates typically arrive three to four weeks after the test, but you can contact the exam center to check on specific timelines.
Pre-A1 Starters
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Program benefits:
Pre A1 Starters helps your child take their first steps towards: Understanding basic English content online. Enjoying books, songs, television, and films in English. Making friends globally through shared language skills.
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Pre-A1 Starters
Start your child’s English language adventure with Pre A1 Starters.
Pre-A1 Starters
Enrol today and watch their confidence grow!