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The table below shows you where there are differences between paper-based and digital young learners tests.
Paper-based young learners tests |
Digital young learners tests |
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Where do I make entries? |
Entries are made in Cambridge English for Centres. |
Entries are made in Cambridge English for Centres, select the digital version. |
When do I need to make entries? |
2 working days after the key assessment date. Materials need to be ordered in advance. |
2 working days before the key assessment date. |
How do I request Special Arrangements? |
Apply in Cambridge English for Centres. Take into account specific deadline for modified materials. See Requesting special arrangements. |
Extra time is at centre's discretion. A limited number of other arrangements can be applied for in Cambridge English for Centres. See Digital young learners: Special arrangements for candidates |
Is the test invigilated? |
Yes |
Yes |
How many sessions can be run per day? |
Two sessions a day for all levels. |
There is no limit. |
How long is the test? |
Time varies per level and per paper. You can find timings in the Exam Day Booklet. |
There is no timer on the test but maximum time allowed for each component is stated in the Exam Day Booklet. |
Is there a Speaking component? |
Yes, run face to face. |
Yes, run face to face. |
How are Speaking marks recorded? |
Speaking marks need to be keyed into Cambridge English for Centres. |
Speaking marks need to be keyed into Cambridge English for Centres. |
When will results be released? |
Results are released 4 weeks after the test. |
Results are released between 5 to 10 days after the test. |
Do candidates get a certificate? |
Yes |
Yes |
Who prints certificates? |
Cambridge prints and posts certificates to the centre. |
Cambridge prints and posts certificates to the centre. |
Is there a certificate ceremony? |
Yes |
Yes |
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