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PET FOR SCHOOLS : |
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PET for Schools is a certificate that shows a pupil can deal with everyday written and spoken English at an intermediate level.
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There are two versions of PET available: and PET for Schools. Both follow exactly the same format and the level of the question papers is identical. The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in PET for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests and experience of school pupils. |
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Why PET for Schools? |
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- PET for Schools is specially tailored to suit the interests of pupils, so it increases their motivation to learn English.
- Because it is based on familiar topics and situations, PET for Schools gives pupils the confidence to use their English.
- Passing PET for Schools inspires enthusiasm in pupils to move on to .
- A Cambridge ESOL qualification gives pupils a head start in life. Our qualifications are by colleges, universities, employers and governments around the world.
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What will PET for Schools help pupils do? |
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PET for Schools is at Level B1 of the – an internationally recognised framework.
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At B1 level, typical users can: |
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- understand the main points of straightforward instructions or public announcements
- understand instructions on classes and homework given by a teacher or lecturer
- ask simple questions and take part in factual conversations in school and study environments
- write a description of an event, for example a school trip.
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Preparation for PET for Schools will give a pupil these kinds of practical language skills. |
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What is involved in taking the PET for Schools exam? |
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PET for Schools has three papers: |
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Reading and Writing: 1hr 30 min |
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Candidates need to be able to read texts from signs, journals, newspapers and magazines and understand the main points. They will need to show they can use vocabulary and structure by completing tasks such as producing a short message, and writing a story or letter of around 100 words. |
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Listening: 30 min (approx) |
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Candidates need to show they can understand the meaning of a range of recorded spoken material, including announcements, interviews and discussions about everyday life. They will also need to be able to understand the attitudes and intentions of the speakers. |
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Speaking: 12 min |
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Candidates take part in a conversation, asking and answering questions, and talking freely about their likes and dislikes. They take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three. |
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Support for teachers and schools |
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At Cambridge ESOL, we are committed to providing a range of support.
The area of our website gives you access to materials for both teachers and candidates.
In addition, we offer a variety of designed for teachers, administrators, school directors or education authorities. |
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Marks and results |
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Cambridge ESOL examinations reward the individual abilities of all pupils.
Successful candidates receive a certificate marked with one of the two passing grades – Pass with Merit or Pass.
Those who do not achieve a PET passing grade (Council of Europe Level B1), but have demonstrated ability at the Council of Europe level below this are awarded a certificate for Level A2.
Only pupils with a score below Council of Europe Level A2 receive a Fail grade. |
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