Cambridge English qualification

Cambridge A1 Movers

The second young learner milestone, aligned to CEFR A1. Children show that they can understand familiar everyday information, read short stories and sustain simple spoken exchanges.

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Exam format

Format and part-by-part tasks

Paper-based: about one hour across three components. The digital version assesses the same level but uses a different six-task Reading and Writing design and a maximum-time digital Listening experience.

Listening

Recordings are heard twice; candidates match, write words or numbers, choose pictures, and colour or label a scene.

About 25 minutes · 5 parts · 25 questions

Task map

  1. Part 1: match names to people in a large picture.
  2. Part 2: complete notes from a short conversation.
  3. Part 3: match named people, places or objects to pictures.
  4. Part 4: choose the correct picture after each short conversation.
  5. Part 5: colour objects and write words in a scene.

Reading and Writing

Definitions, dialogue, cloze and story tasks require accurate copying and spelling as well as comprehension.

30 minutes · 6 parts · 35 questions

Task map

  1. Part 1: match definitions to words.
  2. Part 2: choose replies to complete a conversation.
  3. Part 3: complete a short text and choose its best title.
  4. Part 4: choose grammar and vocabulary to complete a factual text.
  5. Part 5: read a picture story and complete sentences about it.
  6. Part 6: complete a short text, answer questions and write simple sentences.

Speaking

Candidates identify differences, tell a picture story, justify an odd-one-out choice and answer personal questions.

5–7 minutes · 4 parts · one child with one examiner

Task map

  1. Part 1: describe four differences between two similar pictures.
  2. Part 2: continue a four-picture story after the examiner starts it.
  3. Part 3: identify the odd picture in four sets and explain why.
  4. Part 4: answer questions about school, hobbies, family or everyday life.

Results and scoring

How the result is reported

Young learner qualifications do not use pass or fail. The certificate shows one to five shields separately for Listening, Reading and Writing, and Speaking; the Statement of Results also identifies strengths and areas to develop.

Candidate experience

What happens on the day and afterwards

There is no pass or fail; every child receives a certificate and Statement of Results.
Each component awards up to five shields, giving separate feedback for Listening, Reading and Writing, and Speaking.
Speaking is individual and face-to-face; a familiar adult introduces the child before leaving the test.
Digital and paper versions share the level but not every task or timing.

Preparation guidance

Prepare for the tasks candidates actually complete

  1. 1Use the official A1 Movers wordlist and picture book to build precise everyday vocabulary.
  2. 2Practise short story sequencing and complete sentences, not just naming objects.
  3. 3Train accurate copying and spelling because Reading and Writing answers must be correctly written.
  4. 4Run an official sample paper and use examiner-commented Speaking videos to judge readiness.

Official resources

Format, samples, preparation and results

Understand the qualification

Cambridge’s current qualification overview and part-by-part format.

Official preparation material

Sample tests, audio, Speaking videos, wordlists and teacher/candidate support.

Results and delivery

How results work, expected release windows, and paper/digital delivery.

Format and results information checked 12 August 2026 against current official Cambridge English pages. Confirm dates, local format availability, identification and access arrangements with an authorised centre. EduZMS is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official partner of Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

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