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Our Young Learner general English examinations are for children from as young as four to about 12. Recognising the way that young children learn, they concentrate on recognition and reception, only gradually introducing active production.

Children do not generally have control over their own lives. The main reasons they take examinations in English may not be their own at all: their parents may want to know how they are getting on or their teachers may want to check their progress to know which class they should be in. These are valid reasons but at Anglia we believe that the most important reason of all is to encourage and motivate the child. If a child learns a language for many years and then only when they are about 15 or 16 has an examination, this may be too late to convince them of their natural ability. If, however, at every small step of the way a child learns a little, is tested on that, and then receives a certificate and well-deserved praise for their achievement they will never, at whatever stage they leave the education system, come away with nothing. They may also realise, young enough, what a good speaker of English they could become and go on to take it to academic and professional standards.

There is a very high pass rate in our young learner levels. There are a number of reasons for this:

  • our syllabus is very clear: the children know what they should know at each level
  • the tests are very straightforward ; there are no nasty surprises, tricky puzzles or vague exercises
  • teachers are encouraged only to enter children who they feel have a very good chance of passing; the taking of an examination at this age must be a positive experience
  • young learners want that certificate, enjoy taking the examinations and do their best!
It is possible not to pass our young learner examinations; at Anglia we feel that that possibility should be there to ensure the real value of the achievement of those who do pass. Children who do not reach the required level are 'referred'. Of course they may take the examination again if they want to or move onto the next level anyway if they or their teacher feels this is the best thing to do. We would like to emphasise that the referral rate is low, however and that is exactly how we want it: with excited, happy, motivated children who have their confidence boosted by the whole experience.

For more information about our examinations and for young learners and teachers of young learners please click on the following links:

For Students:

The young learner examinations are:

  • First Step
  • Junior
  • Primary
  • Preliminary
  • Elementary (this is the transition between the young learner levels and the high school or adult learner levels)
Click here for Anglia Examination Sample Papers

The Anglia Network (Netherlands) and the Anglia Network (Europe) also provide activities for young learners such as summer camps and summer schools.

For Teachers:

The Certificate for International Teachers of English (Young Learners)

The Anglia Network (Netherlands) and the Anglia Network (Europe) also provide activities and training for teachers

Course books and materials:

Click here to go to the Course Books and Materials page.

Just Do It !

Ageeth Verbruggen, an active member of the Anglia Network in the Netherlands from its inception, has developed, through her links with the Anglia Network, Euroschool, Anglia Examination Syndicate, and the teachers of Chichester College International Operations, a new set of classroom materials for primary school children fitted closely to the Anglia syllabus. The materials, called Just Do It! consist of class books, workbooks, teacher's books and CDs, and are published by Bekadidact. To visit the website, follow the link - www.talen4kids.com

 
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