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Upper primary to middle school | Turn A2/B1 ability into sustainable school performance

The transition needs extended reading, paragraph writing, systematic grammar and learning habits. A2 Key and B1 Preliminary are ability references, not grade equivalents.

01

School consolidation

Best fit
Variable school performance or weak writing
Core actions
  • Review vocabulary and grammar through texts
  • Build paragraph structure and correction habits
Stage outcomes
Before-and-after school tasks
02

A2 Key → B1 Preliminary

Best fit
Stable A2 and ready to progress
Core actions
  • Strengthen long-text scanning and inference
  • Move from short writing to complete texts
Stage outcomes
Matching A2/B1 formats and CEQ results
03

Integrated pathway

Best fit
Has both school and exam goals
Core actions
  • Map school and Cambridge tasks within one theme
  • Add format and timing only near the exam
Stage outcomes
Work samples, errors, timing and reassessment

Admissions information

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