THINGS PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE
To assess the students' English ability, language organizations around the world have researched and created many different assessment criteria. Currently, Cambridge International Certification for children is attracting the most attention from parents.
So, what is Cambridge International Certificate? How many levels does it have? What is the learning path? This article will answer those questions.
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WHAT IS CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION?
Cambridge International Certificate is a general English certificate for students and adults. This is a system of testing English skills with many levels in order to test the level and ability of the candidates, thereby issuing International English Certificates for them. The exam is undertaken by the Board of Examination of the University of Cambridge, UK.
WHY DO CHILDREN SHOULD REGISTER FOR THE CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATION?
Cambridge International Certificate is recognized in 130 countries and 20,000 universities in the world.
It can be convert into Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR) that helps students have clear orientations and routes from the beginning.
It’s valid forever
It can be used for many purposes such as studying, working or going abroad
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THE LEVELS OF CAMBRIDGE CERTIFICATES
- YLE: stands for Young Learners English Test. This is an English test for children aged 7-12. There are 3 levels:
+ Starters: for candidates from the age of 7 after about 100 hours of learning English.
Starters is the first step of Cambridge International Certificates. The test is designed to direct children to write and speak English every day. Starters is located below level A1 in the CEFR framework. This level helps children create a good foundation for learning foreign languages.
+ Movers: for candidates aged 7-11 who have completed about 175 hours of learning English.
This test helps children develop their language skills and assess their progress in learning and using English. Movers is ranked at level A1 in the CEFR framework. Children at this level can understand and make a basic conversations. At the same time, children also can write short passages in English.
+ Flyers: for candidates aged 9-12 who have completed about 250 hours of learning English.
Cambridge Flyers is the final exam in Young Learners English Test. It will help to assess children's basic way of handling situations, speaking and writing English. Flyers is ranked at level A2 in the CEFR framework.
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- KET certificate: English certificate for teenagers and adults. At this level learners are able to communicate effectively in simple situations.
- PET certificate: for people at intermediate level, equivalent to B1 the CEFR. At this level learners can write letters, read newspapers, and make real conversations.
There are also higher levels such as: FCE, CAE, CPE
WHERE DO WE TAKE CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATION?
Currently, there are 25 authorized Cambridge English examination centers in 18 different localities in Vietnam, including: Ben Tre, Binh Duong, Can Tho, Da Nang, Dong Nai, Dong Thap, Gia Lai, Hai Phong, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Lam Dong, Long An, Nghe An, Tay Ninh, Thua Thien Hue, Tra Vinh, Tuy Hoa, Vung Tau.
In Da Nang, parents can contact directly at Edubase office - 8th Floor, 295 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City.
CAMBRIDGE COURSES AT SLS CENTER
SLS Center offers 5 levels according to Cambridge International standard, including:
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Thus, according to the learning path at SLS Center, learners take about 10 years or faster to reach their desired level of English. And learners at different ages can also easily select the appropriate level for their personal purposes, saving time and money.
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