Cambridge English Tests KET/PET劍橋主要級別試第一級及第二級

International English Tests國際英語考試

KET及PET適合甚麼人士報考？KET: ．已修讀英語不少於180至200小時的人士 (一般為小學高年級及初中學生) ．已於劍橋小學英語第三級考試 (Flyers) 中考獲10個或以上盾牌的學生

PET: ．已修讀英語400至500小時的人士 ．已考取KET證書，並希望繼續參加劍橋大學考試局更高級別英語考試的人士 ．英語水平足以應付日常工作、進修及社交等不同實際需要的人士

考試在甚麼時候舉行?每年舉行三次考試，你可到本會網站查閱考試日期。

甚麼時候公佈成績？．考生於參加考試後約六星期於本會網站下載成績報告

．成績報告內註明考生在每份試卷中的表現

．劍橋大學考試局將在考試後約三個月向合格考生發出證書

如何預備考試?．可到本會網站下載模擬試題

．可到位於金鐘的英國文化協會書店選購歷屆試卷

如何報考?1. 索取表格：報名表格可從英國文化協會網站下載，或於辦公時間*到本會三樓的顧客服務中心索取2. 傳真 / 郵寄報名：填妥報名表格後，連同考生的身分證副本傳真至2913 5172，或郵寄到 香港金鐘法院道3號英國文化協會顧客服務中心，你可選擇以信用卡或支票付款，支票抬頭 「British Council」3. 親身報名：必須帶同填妥的報名表格及考生的身分證或護照副本報名，你可選擇以信用卡、 「易辦事」或支票付款，支票抬頭「British Council」我們會因應學校或語文中心的需要，提供到校考試的服務，並於指定時間在學校舉行考試，有關詳情請與本會的顧客服務中心聯絡。

*顧客服務中心辦公時間：

星期一至五 星期六 星期日及公眾假期

上午9時至晚上8時30分 上午9時至下午6時 休息

電話：2913 5100 電郵：enquiries@britishcouncil.org.hk

特別安排本會可提供設施讓有特殊需要人士參與考試，並盡力提供協助學生可順利完成考試。我們的目的是以公平和客觀的準則，測試學生的語文能力，而不受其有特殊需要的影響。學生如需特別安排，請於報考時通知本會。同時學生亦需要出示有關醫生 / 院方證明。

考生須知有關考試的條款和考生須知，請於報考及考試前瀏覽本會網站。

有關KET及PET的詳細資料，請瀏覽本會網站：www.britishcouncil.org.hk/exams-ket www.britishcouncil.org.hk/exams-pet www.CambridgeESOL.org/KET www.CambridgeESOL.org/PET

聲明：英國文化協會及各考試機構將採取所有合理措施，以確保考試可順利完成。如考試因任何超出本會控制範圍的因素而被中斷，本會概不負責。如考試或成績公佈被影響、取消或延期，我們當盡力確保盡快恢復正常服務。

www.britishcouncil.org.hk/exams-ketwww.britishcouncil.org.hk/exams-pet

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Cambridge KET and PET English TestsThe Cambridge Key English Test (KET) and Preliminary English Test (PET) are the first and second levels of the Cambridge examinations in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Cambridge ESOL is a department of the world-famous University of Cambridge. KET recognises the ability to deal with everyday written and spoken English at a basic level while PET is an exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an intermediate level.

There are three papers for KET and PET:

．Reading and writing (KET: 1 hour 10 minutes / PET: 1 hour 30 minutes)．Listening (KET: 30 minutes / PET: 35 minutes)．Speaking (up to 12 minutes) – 2 candidates per test

Why take KET and PET?．A KET and PET certificate is valid for life – you will not need to take the exam again．KET and PET are truly international certificates, recognised around the world．Both tests offer a chance for you to find out your strengths and weaknesses in using English, and give you a pathway to higher qualifications such as the First Certificate in English (FCE) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS)．Both tests give you the confidence to use English in real situations.

Who should take KET and PET?KET: ． Learners of English who have at least 180 to 200 hours of studying and / or exposure to the language, usually at upper primary and junior secondary levels ．Students with 10 shields or more in the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) Flyers Test.PET: ． Learners of English who have studied English for 400 to 500 hours ．People who have taken KET and want to advance to the next level in the ESOL international English testing system ．People whose English is adequate for many practical purposes, including work, study and social situations.

When are the tests available?Tests are available three times a year. For exact dates, please check our website.

When are the test results available?．Test results are available and downloadable from our website approximately six weeks after the test．The results statement will show performance in each of the three papers．Successful candidates will receive a certificate awarded by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations three months after the examination.

How to prepare for KET and PET?．Download sample papers from our websites．Get past papers from the British Council Shop at our Admiralty centre.

How to register?1. Download a registration form from our website or obtain one from our Customer Services Centre in Admiralty during our opening hours*

2. By fax / post: Send us the completed registration form including a copy of your identity document, such as HKID, by fax to 2913 5172 or by post to British Council, Customer Services Centre, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, HK. You can pay the test fee by credit card or cheque (made payable to 'British Council')3. In person: Bring the completed registration form with a copy of your identity document, such as HKID or passport. You can pay the test fee by credit card, EPS or cheque (made payable to 'British Council').There are closed test sessions arranged for schools and language centres. For details, please contact our Customer Services Centre.

*Customer Services Centre opening hours:

Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday and Public Holidays

9.00 a.m. – 8.30 p.m. 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. Closed

Telephone: 2913 5100 E-mail: enquiries@britishcouncil.org.hk

Special needsWe aim to make our best effort to cater for candidates with special needs. We try our best to enable candidates to understand test questions and ways of giving answers. All candidates, irrespective of disability, will be assessed fairly and objectively. Please inform us during registration and before you pay your test fees of any candidates who require special arrangements. Please submit any relevant supporting materials (such as medical certificates) during registration.

Terms and conditionsFor terms and conditions please visit our website.

To know more about KET and PET, please visit:www.britishcouncil.org.hk/exams-ket www.britishcouncil.org.hk/exams-pet www.CambridgeESOL.org/KET www.CambridgeESOL.org/PET

Disclaimer: The British Council and the Examining Boards take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. We feel sure you will understand, however, that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible.

劍橋主要級別試第一級(KET)和第二級(PET) KET及PET是由劍橋大學考試局特別為非英語人士而設的第一級和第二級英語考試。劍橋大學考試局為享譽全球的英國劍橋大學之附屬機構，提供不同程度的英語考試。 考生如考獲KET證書，表示該考生的日常英語寫作及會話程度已達到基礎水平；PET表示該考生的日常英語寫作和會話程度已達到中級水平。

KET和PET各包括三份試卷：

．閱讀及寫作 (KET為 1小時10分鐘；PET為1小時30分鐘)．聆聽 (KET為30分鐘 / PET 為35分鐘)．會話 – 兩位考生為一組 (約12分鐘)

為何要報考KET及PET?．KET及PET證書可終生受用．KET及PET證書廣受國際認可，同時亦獲本港學界普遍承認．考生可於兩個考試過程中了解自己在英語運用上的強弱項，並可按部就班，逐步參加更高水平的 測試，例如劍橋英語初級證書(FCE)及國際英語水平測試(IELTS)．考生可透過考試增強對英語運用的信心

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