The Statement of Results has three elements: a grade (Pass with Distinction, Pass with Merit and Pass), a score (out of 100) and the CEFR level. The Statement of Results reflects the total combined score from all three exam papers.
Grade Score (out of 100) CEFR Level
Pass with Distinction 90-100 B1
Pass with Merit 85-89 A2
Pass 70-84 A2
CEFR Level A1 45-69 A1
Fail no certificate
The Statement of Results also contains a Candidate Profile, which shows the candidate’s performance on each of the individual papers (Reading and Writing, Listening, and Speaking) against the following scale:
Exceptional
Good
Borderline
Weak
Candidates who achieve a score of 45 or more (out of 100) receive a certificate, which states the grade and the CEFR level that has been achieved. Although the exam is focused on Level A2, it also certificates reliably at the lower A1 level and the higher B1 level. The achievement of candidates who do not demonstrate ability at A2, but do show ability at A1, is recognised with a Cambridge English certificate at A1 level. Exceptional candidate(Pass with distinction) who show ability beyond B1 level receive a certificate at B1 level.
The certificates awarded at each score/grade are outlined below:
Cambridge English Level A1 certificate
For candidates scoring between 45 and 69.
Key English Test certificate – CEFR Level A2
Grade Pass with Merit, Pass
For candidates scoring between 70 and 89.
Key English Test certificate – CEFR Level B1
Grade Pass with Distinction
For candidates scoring between 90 and 100.[8]