Behind the Scenes: The Truth About KET-Ready Programs for 5-Year-Olds

Here’s the truth most schools won’t tell you:

There is no such thing as a true KET curriculum for 5-year-olds.

Why? Because KET (Cambridge English A2 Key) is designed for children around age 10–12, not preschoolers.

It includes tasks like:

- Reading full paragraphs and selecting correct answers

- Writing short emails or notes

- Filling in grammar gap-fill exercises

These require cognitive, literacy, and language skills that most 5-year-olds haven’t developed yet — and pushing them too early can harm confidence.

At Agnova, we do things differently.

We are honest with parents. Instead of making unrealistic promises, we:

- Help parents understand how language actually develops

- Set clear, age-appropriate goals

- Build a pathway using Cambridge YLE (Young Learners English): Starters → Movers → Flyers

What is YLE?

It’s a series of age-appropriate exams by Cambridge designed to prepare children gradually for exams like KET.

Examples:

Starters: Identify simple vocabulary like *cat*, *book*, *apple*. Answer basic yes/no and wh- questions.

Movers: Talk about past and future using simple tenses; follow a short story; write short sentences.

Flyers: Read longer stories, describe pictures in detail, write a short letter or diary entry.

These levels are fun, visual, and achievable — and more importantly, they create a *natural progression* to KET.

Most parents and even some schools don’t know this. That’s why our programs stand out — they’re **authentic, aligned, and effective**.

Want help designing your own YLE-to-KET progression program? Message Joel.Abel@Agnova.com to get started.

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