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Key Facts: Cambridge A2 Key (KET) Exam

Cambridge A2 Key (KET) is an elementary CEFR A2 English exam with three papers - Reading & Writing, Listening and Speaking. A Cambridge English Scale score of 120-139 is a pass at A2; lower reported outcomes follow Cambridge's current result bands.

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1You see this sign on a shop door: 'CLOSED FOR LUNCH. Back at 2 pm.' What does the sign tell you?
A.The shop is closed at the moment but will open later.
B.The shop is open all day.
C.The shop is closed for the whole week.
D.You can only buy lunch here.
Explanation: In Reading Part 1 you must read a short real-world text and understand its main message. 'Closed for lunch. Back at 2 pm' means the shop is temporarily closed now and will reopen at 2 pm.
2A text message says: 'Film starts at 7. Meet me outside the cinema at 6:45.' What should you do?
A.Buy the cinema tickets online.
B.Arrive at the cinema before the film begins.
C.Wait for your friend inside the cinema.
D.Watch the film at home at 7 o'clock.
Explanation: The main message asks you to meet your friend outside the cinema at 6:45, which is before the film starts at 7. Reading Part 1 tests understanding the main point of short messages.
3A notice in a park reads: 'Please keep dogs on a lead near the children's playground.' What must dog owners do?
A.Leave their dogs at home.
B.Let their dogs run free everywhere.
C.Control their dogs with a lead by the playground.
D.Take their dogs out of the park.
Explanation: 'Keep dogs on a lead' means owners must hold their dogs with a lead near the playground. Part 1 notices give a simple instruction or rule to follow.
4An email from your teacher says: 'Don't forget to bring your project to class on Monday.' Why has the teacher written this?
A.To cancel Monday's class.
B.To ask students to choose a project topic.
C.To say the project is finished.
D.To remind students to bring something on Monday.
Explanation: The phrase 'Don't forget to bring' is a reminder. The teacher wants students to remember to bring the project on Monday. Part 1 often tests the writer's purpose.
5A note on a fridge reads: 'I've gone shopping. Your dinner is in the microwave. Mum.' What does Mum want you to know?
A.That there is no dinner tonight.
B.Where to find your meal while she is out.
C.That you must do the shopping.
D.That she is cooking dinner now.
Explanation: Mum explains that she is out shopping and tells you the dinner is in the microwave. The main message is where to find the meal. This is a typical short personal message in Part 1.
6A sign at a swimming pool says: 'No diving in the shallow end.' What is NOT allowed?
A.Swimming in the deep end.
B.Using the changing rooms.
C.Jumping head-first into the shallow water.
D.Bringing a towel to the pool.
Explanation: 'No diving in the shallow end' means you must not dive (jump head-first) where the water is shallow. Part 1 tests understanding of public notices and what is forbidden.
7A message reads: 'Sorry, I can't come to your party. I have to study for my exam.' Why can't the writer come?
A.They need to prepare for a test.
B.They are already at another party.
C.They do not like the writer.
D.They are feeling ill.
Explanation: The writer apologises and gives the reason: 'I have to study for my exam.' Studying for an exam means preparing for a test. Part 1 often asks for the reason in a short message.
8A notice at a bus stop says: 'Bus 12 not running today. Use Bus 14 instead.' What should passengers do?
A.Wait for Bus 12.
B.Walk to the next town.
C.Buy a new ticket for Bus 12.
D.Take Bus 14 today.
Explanation: The notice tells passengers that Bus 12 is not running and they should 'use Bus 14 instead.' The main message is to take Bus 14. Part 1 tests reading practical signs.
9A library sign reads: 'Return books by the date on the label. Late returns cost 50p a day.' What happens if you return a book late?
A.You cannot borrow books again.
B.You get a free book.
C.You have to pay a small amount of money.
D.Nothing happens at all.
Explanation: The sign says late returns 'cost 50p a day', so returning a book late means paying money. Part 1 tests understanding of rules in everyday notices.
10A text says: 'The train is delayed by 20 minutes. We'll arrive at 3:20, not 3:00.' What is the new arrival time?
A.3:20
B.3:00
C.2:40
D.20 minutes early
Explanation: The train is delayed, so it now arrives at 3:20 instead of 3:00. The main message gives the corrected arrival time. Part 1 often includes times and numbers.

About the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) Exam

Cambridge English A2 Key, often called KET, is an elementary CEFR A2 qualification covering Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Reading & Writing is one paper but produces two skill scores; all four skills contribute 25% each. Adult A2 Key continues digitally, with its final paper session scheduled for December 3, 2026. A2 Key for Schools is a distinct version with the same level and structure but school-age topics.

Assessment

Question count varies by module

Time Limit

Reading & Writing 60 minutes; Listening about 30 minutes; Speaking 8-10 minutes per pair; about 1 hour 40 minutes total

Passing Score

Pass at A2 with 120-139 (Grade C 120-132, Grade B 133-139); 140-150 gives Grade A and a B1 certificate; 100-119 is reported at A1; 82-99 receives a score but no grade, CEFR level, or certificate; below 82 is not reported.

Exam Fee

Set locally by each Cambridge-authorised exam centre (Cambridge Assessment English (Cambridge University Press & Assessment))

Cambridge A2 Key (KET) Exam Content Outline

25%

Reading

Parts 1-5: short texts, matching, longer text, vocabulary cloze, and open cloze.

25%

Writing

Parts 6-7: a guided message and a picture-based story.

25%

Listening

Five parts covering detail, notes, gist, dialogue, and matching.

25%

Speaking

Two parts: personal questions and a collaborative discussion.

How to Pass the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Pass at A2 with 120-139 (Grade C 120-132, Grade B 133-139); 140-150 gives Grade A and a B1 certificate; 100-119 is reported at A1; 82-99 receives a score but no grade, CEFR level, or certificate; below 82 is not reported.
  • Assessment: Question count varies by module
  • Time limit: Reading & Writing 60 minutes; Listening about 30 minutes; Speaking 8-10 minutes per pair; about 1 hour 40 minutes total
  • Exam fee: Set locally by each Cambridge-authorised exam centre

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 132 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Cambridge A2 Key (KET) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read the instructions carefully before each part, since Reading and Listening tasks each work in a slightly different way.
2Build everyday A2 vocabulary by topic - food, travel, school, free time, shopping - because Reading Part 4 and Listening tasks test common words and collocations.
3For Reading Part 5 open cloze, focus on grammar words such as prepositions, articles, pronouns and verb forms rather than vocabulary.
4Practise listening for specific details like numbers, times, dates and prices, and remember you hear each Listening recording twice.
5Time yourself: aim to leave about 20 minutes for the Writing tasks so you do not run out of time on the 60-minute Reading & Writing paper.
6Take full official A2 Key sample tests under exam conditions so the timing, task types and answer-sheet transfer feel familiar on test day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cambridge A2 Key (KET) and what level is it?

A2 Key, formerly the Key English Test (KET), is an elementary English qualification from Cambridge Assessment English at CEFR Level A2. It shows you can communicate in simple, everyday situations in English.

How is the A2 Key exam structured?

A2 Key has three papers: Reading & Writing (60 minutes, 50%), Listening (about 30 minutes, 25%) and Speaking (8-10 minutes per pair, 25%). Reading & Writing has 7 parts and Listening has 5 parts.

How many tasks are in A2 Key?

Reading & Writing has 7 parts, Listening has 5 parts and 25 questions, and Speaking has 2 parts. Because Writing and Speaking are performance tasks, no single MCQ count describes the whole qualification.

How is A2 Key scored and what is a pass?

A score of 120-139 is a pass at A2 (Grade C 120-132, Grade B 133-139); 140-150 earns Grade A and a B1 certificate; 100-119 is reported at A1; 82-99 receives a score but no grade, CEFR level, or certificate; below 82 is not reported.

How much does the A2 Key exam cost?

Fees are set locally by Cambridge-authorised exam centres. Ask the centre for its current candidate price and any transfer or cancellation charges.

Is A2 Key still available in 2026?

Yes. Adult A2 Key continues digitally, and Cambridge's current exam-date page lists the final adult paper session on December 3, 2026. A2 Key for Schools continues in digital and paper formats.