In order to be aligned with the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework for Modern Language, AHI offers students the possibility to take Cambridge tests at the end of each learning cycle, in order to reach B2 level by the end of middle school age. However, due to the demanding nature of Italian state exams at the end of Year 9, an accelerated programme is run in the Middle School, so students can take the test at the end of Year 8. This is made possible through in-depth grammatical work in Year 7, followed by two hours of First Certificate practice per week in Year 8, which prepares them to take the exam in May. In Year 9, students continue their language studies by working through Cambridge Advanced English work, to maintain their high standard of English.

Common European Framework LevelGeneral English Main suiteCambridge Young Learners TestsSuggested time for attending the exams at Acorn House
C2 Good userCPE Certificate of Proficiency in English  
C1 Competent userCAE Certificate in Advanced English  
B2 Independent userFCE First Certificate in English Year 8 class
B1 Threshold userPET Preliminary English Test Year 6 class
A2 Waystage userKET Key English TestYLE FlyersYear 4 class
A1 Breakthrough YLE MoversYear 3 class
  YLE StartersYear 2 class

Levels

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