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CAMBRIDGE PATHWAY FOR AGES 3–18

Use English with confidence,grow with direction

From original foundations and YLE through A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, one pathway connects four-skill ability, school progression and stage evidence.

Start the growth pathway
Authentic abilitySchool bridgeStage review
AGES 3–18 · EIGHT CONNECTED LEVELSPre A1 → C2
StartersMoversFlyersKETPETFCE · CAE · CPE
Illustrative learning scene

WHY THIS PATHWAY

Not more disconnected lessons,but one connected learning journey

Authentic ability is more than test practice
01Original themes · four skillsLearning and growth in context
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PROGRAMME RHYTHM · EIGHT LEVELS · ENTRY EVIDENCE

From Starters to C2, see how ability grows at every step

Choose a level to see its common cycle, entry evidence, learning priorities and completion evidence. Age only explains a common rhythm; learning history, recent work, teacher judgement and real assessment determine the starting point.

01FoundationsLanguage environment · phonics02YLEStarters · Movers · Flyers03A2 → B1KET · PET04B2 → C2FCE · CAE · CPE

03 · A2 · Young-learner A2 bridge

Transition

A2 Flyers

Can understand simple written information and conversations and express views, experiences and basic reasons on familiar topics.
Common learning cycle
Part of the Flyers-to-Key bridge
Entry evidence
Stable Movers evidence with sustained listening and reading
Learning priority
Build sustained listening and cross-sentence integration
School connection
Reading speed, detail location and basic inference
Completion evidence
Longer texts, basic inference and multi-sentence expression reach the A2 bridge

Can understand simple written information and conversations and express views, experiences and basic reasons on familiar topics.

Programme stage
Young-learner A2 bridge
Common cycle
Part of the Flyers-to-Key bridge
Entry evidence
Stable Movers evidence with sustained listening and reading
Completion evidence
Longer texts, basic inference and multi-sentence expression reach the A2 bridge
Age guidance only explains a common learning rhythm. Flyers and A2 Key both sit at CEFR A2. They serve different learner ages, tasks and exam formats; moving between them is not an automatic level promotion. Entry should use recent work, learning history, teacher judgement and current assessment evidence.

PERSONALISED PROGRAMMES · TWO TRACKS

One system,different starting points

Build long-term ability, then bridge to exam tasksA2 → B1

02 · A2 Key / B1 dual-track

Build long-term ability, then bridge to exam tasks

Think-led authentic learning develops language while school tasks stay connected; focused task, timing and exam strategy comes close to the target exam.

  • Long-term L-system growth
  • Focused S-system bridge
  • CEQ fixed-level evidence and report

CLASS · HOME · EVIDENCE

Every learning step,carried forward

Class: use English in meaningful themesClass tasks and stage work

01 · GROWTH LOOP

Class: use English in meaningful themes

Original themes, graded reading, listening input and expression tasks work toward one goal instead of becoming disconnected exercises.

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REAL RESULTS · LEARNER VOICES · TEACHER SUPPORT

Beyond the score is the moment the learner remembers

Start with the identity-redacted statement, then read an edited learner or parent voice based on learning records. Open the story for teacher support, score facts and the next step.

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BUILD A FREE GROWTH PATH

Start where the learner is and find the next step

Choose a stage and goal to receive the matching stage, level and resource path. No personal data is submitted. Age and selected goals are not placement results.

Start from the learner's current position

Where is your child now?

Original trackA2 Key → B1 Preliminary
School bridgeSchool ability · stage tasks · future options

This creates a content browsing path only. Age and a self-selected goal are not scores or placement decisions.

PARENT QUESTIONS

Direct answers on levels, school links and exam preparation

Is Grade 3 the right time to prepare for A2 Key?Read answerHow does B1 Preliminary relate to middle-school English?Read answerHow can Think support B1 Preliminary?Read answerWhen should a learner move from the L system to the S system?Read answer

Not sure where to start? Confirm the learner's current level first.

Use an available assessment to understand listening, speaking, reading and writing, then choose the next step with learning history and recent work.

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