Pre A1 Starters Digital

Pre A1 Starters Digital is the first of our digital �� English Qualifications for young learners, set in an underwater world. Children create themselves as avatars and work their way along a map across a turtle island, completing tasks and earning rewards.

These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English, through tasks designed to reflect the world they’re growing up in.

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Key facts

CEFR level:	Pre A1 What's this?
Test format:	digital Listening, digital Reading and Writing, face-to-face Speaking
No. of components:	3
Test length:	maximum 70 minutes

What Pre A1 Starters Digital can help children learn to do

Understand simple instructions, descriptions and questions
Follow very short picture stories written in simple language
Describe objects and animals
Spell and type simple words
Copy words, phrases and short sentences
Respond to very simple questions
Name familiar people or things

Reasons to choose Pre A1 Starters Digital

The test gives children an exciting introduction to learning and assessment – as avatars!
Children stay motivated throughout, collecting progress-related rewards
The user-friendly nature of the digital test and personal headphones equip children to do their best
The test brings English to life through realistic situations and familiar task types
The test covers British and American English
There’s no pass or fail. Every child gets a �� English certificate to celebrate their achievement
There’s an extensive range of preparation material