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Examination Information
考試資訊

What is Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE)? 甚麽是劍橋英語：基礎考試？

Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) is a reliable and consistent measure of how well your child is doing in the skills of listening, speaking and reading and writing. Examinations are designed to make learning fun and children are encouraged by working towards certificates and earning the 'shields' that record their progress.

劍橋英語：基礎考試是可靠和持續的英語水平測試，能有效地評估考生在英語聆聽、會話、閱讀和寫作方面的能力。考試時透過生動有趣的圖畫，讓考生真正體驗運用英語溝通的樂趣。每位參加考試的考生均獲發證書，考生每部份的表現會以盾牌的多寡顯示。

There are three levels for children to work through, Starters, Movers and Flyers, with Starters being the first, aimed at young children with very basic skills who are aged 4 or above. As children develop and work their way up to the Flyers certificate, they reach a level that will enable them to aim for the Cambridge English: Key (KET) or Preliminary (PET) range of certificates – qualifications which will be of value for further studies.

劍橋英語：基礎考試分為基礎第一級（Starters）、基礎第二級（Movers）和基礎第三級（Flyers）。考生只需在考試當日年滿四歲，而又被評估為適合應考，便可以報考基礎第一級（Starters）考試。考生考取基礎第三級(Flyers)證書後，可以嘗試報考更高級別的英語水平測試，例如劍橋英語：證書第一級(KET)或證書第二級(PET)，此考試都是評估實用英語能力的考試，取得相關資格對日後升學有很大的幫助。

	Age 年齡	Study Level 級別
Starters 基礎第一級	For children from the age of 4 年滿4歲的學生	Usually K2 – P1 一般就讀幼兒中班至小學一年級
Movers 基礎第二級	For children between 6 and 8 6 至8歲的學生	Usually P1 – P3 一般就讀小學一至三年級
Flyers 基礎第三級	For children between 8 and 12 8至12歲的學生	Usually P3 - P6 一般就讀小學三至六年級

Please refer to our website for more details on the examinations.

更多考試詳情，請瀏覽本會網站。

What is Cambridge English: Key / Preliminary / First / Advanced / Proficiency (KET/ PET/ FCE/ CAE/ CPE)? 甚麼是劍橋英語：證書第一級／第二級／第三級／第四級／第五級考試

Cambridge English: Key / Preliminary / First / Advanced / Proficiency are international qualifications in English for teenagers and adults which recognises the ability to deal with everyday written and spoken English.

劍橋英語：證書第一級／第二級／第三級／第四級／第五級考試均是國際認可的英語考試，旨在測試青少年及成人日常英語寫作及會話的應對能力。

	Purpose 考試用途	CEFR Level Level所對應的歐洲語言教學與測試標準（CEFR）級別	Language Skills 語言技能
Key (KET) 證書第一級	General / For Schools 日常生活/升學用途	A2	Basic Level 初級
Preliminary (PET) 證書第二級	General / For Schools 日常生活/升學用途	B1	Lower-intermediate Level 初中級
First (FCE) 證書第三級	Academic / Professional 學術/專業用途	B2	Upper-intermediate Level 高中級
Advanced (CAE) 證書第四級		C1	High Level 高級
Proficiency (CPE) 證書第五級		C2	Extremely High Level 深造級

Please refer to our website for more details on the examinations.

更多考試詳情，請瀏覽本會網站。

Where is the examination venue? 考試場地在哪裡？

Most examination sessions take place at our Admiralty Centre (3 Supreme Court Road). This 7-storey building is conveniently located near the Admiralty MTR station, and is designed to provide a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere to our candidates to take examinations.

大部份的考試都會在金鐘英國文化協會（法院道3號）舉行。本會樓高七層，臨近金鐘港鐵站，讓考生在一個輕鬆及舒適的環境下進行考試。

Sometimes examinations will be held at an off-site venue as well. You will receive a confirmation email one week before the examination that will advise you of the examination venue.

有時考試將在本會以外的場地舉行。考生將會在考試前一個星期經電郵接獲考試通知書（准考證），詳列考試地點等資料。

When will I receive the examination details? 我何時會收到考試詳情?

A confirmation email will be sent to you about one week before your examination day to confirm the examination time and venue. If you do not receive the confirmation three working days before the examination, please contact us at (852) 2913 5100 or examinations@britishcouncil.org.hk immediately.

本會於考試前約一星期經電郵發出考試通知書（准考證），通知考生詳細的考試時間及場地。如你在考試前三個工作天仍未收到考試通知書，應立即致電(852) 2913 5100或電郵至examinations@britishcouncil.org.hk與考試服務職員聯絡。

How can I prepare for the examination? 我可以怎樣準備考試？

You can download vocabulary lists and sample examination papers here for free.

你可以在此免費下載生字表和考試範本。

I would like to take Cambridge English: Key / Preliminary / First. Which version should I take, For Schools version or the normal one? 我想報考劍橋英語：證書第一級/第二級/第三級，應該選擇校園版還是普通版？

There are two versions available for the following examinations:
下列考試均設有兩種版本：

Key 證書第一級	and 和	Key for Schools 證書第一級校園版
Preliminary 證書第二級	and 和	Preliminary for Schools 證書第二級校園版
First 證書第三級	and 和	First for Schools 證書第三級校園版

The two versions are identical in examination format and level of question papers. The examination certificates for both are the same. The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in For Schools version have been particularly targeted at the interests of school children. Please refer to our website for more details.
這兩個版本無論在考試模式、試卷深淺程度及考試證書均完全相同。唯一的分別就是校園版考試內容會基於學生所認識的題材來擬定。更多詳情，請瀏覽本會網站。

Examination Registration
考試報名

How to register an examination? 如何報名考試?

You can register an examination online on this registration system.

你可以通過本系統作網上報名。

What payment method system do you accept on the online examination registration system? 網上報名系統接受哪些付款方法？

We accept payment made by credit card (VISA/MasterCard).

本會接受信用卡（VISA或Master信用卡）付款。

I have registered examinations on this online registration before. I would like to register another one but have forgotten my password. What can I do? 我曾經使用網上報名系統，現在想再次報名，但忘記了密碼，應該怎麼辦？

You can reset your password by clicking on 'Forgot password', then input your ID type, ID number and email address. The new password will be sent to your registered email address afterwards.

如欲重新設定個人密碼，請點擊「忘記密碼」，然後輸入你的ID種類、ID號碼和登記電郵地址，新密碼將會以電郵傳送至你所登記的電郵賬戶。

If you need technical support on using this system, please call (852) 2913 5100 during 10am-6.30pm (Mon-Fri).

如需技術支援，請於星期一至五上午10時至下午6.30時致電（852）2913 5100。

Can I change my examination date after the registration? 成功報名之後可否更改考試日期？

Please visit Refund and Transfer policy for details.

詳情請閱退款及改期細則

Can I make a refund on the examination fee? 我可否要求退還考試費用？

Please visit Refund and Transfer policy for details.

詳情請閱退款及改期細則

What should I do if I need some assistance during the examination? 如果我在考試過程之中需要協助，應該怎麼辦？

Our centre makes every effort to cater for special needs of any disabled candidates, to enable them to best understand questions and tasks and give their answers. It is our aim for the language level of all candidates, irrespective of disability, to be assessed fairly and objectively. Candidates who require special arrangements are asked to contact us on (852) 2913 5100 before registration. Relevant supporting materials (medical certificates) should be submitted during registration.

本會竭力協助有特殊需要的考生順利完成考試，務求以公平和客觀的準則，測試考生的語文能力，不因其有特殊需要而受影響。需要特別安排的考生，請於報名前聯絡我們 (電話: (852) 2913 5100)，並於報名時提交相關文件，例如醫生證明文件。

When will the results be available? 甚麽時候公佈成績？

Cambridge English: Young Learners
劍橋英語：基礎考試

Certificates are issued about 6 to 8 weeks after the examination and are sent by local courier
證書將於考試之後約六至八星期以本地速遞送到申請表上所填報的地址。

Cambridge English: Key / Preliminary / First / Advanced / Proficiency
劍橋英語：證書第一級至第五級考試

The Online Statement of Results is issued and can be downloaded around one month (for paper-based examinations) / 20 days (for computer-based examinations) after the examinations. Passing candidates are awarded a certificate around two months (for paper-based examinations) / one month (for computer-based examinations) after the examination, which is sent by local courier.
考生可於考試之後約一個月（紙筆考試）/20天（電腦考試）自行下載網上成績單。合格考生的考試證書將於考試後約兩個月（紙筆考試）/一個月（電腦考試）以本地速遞寄出。

Can I retake the examination? 我可否重考？

Yes, you may take the examination as many times as you wish.

可以，報考次數不設上限。

What can I do if I am not satisfied with my examination results? 如果我不滿意考試結果，可以怎麼辦？

You may apply for an enquiry of results (EOR) within 8 weeks after the examination. Please refer to our webpage for details.

你可以於考試後八個星期內申請成績複核。詳情請參照本會網頁。