Paper-based
WrittenSat 20 Jun 2026
VenueLuzern
Registration deadline11 May 2026
CHF 417.50Registration openSelect
A1 · Children aged 7 and over
Pre A1 Starters
A child's very first experience of an exam
Level
A1
Length
about 45 minutes
Result
approx. 3 weeks
Fee from
CHF 407.50
Next date: Sat 20 Jun 2026 in LuzernRegistration deadline 11 May 2026
What it is
What Pre A1 Starters proves about you
Pre A1 Starters is the first step in the Cambridge exams for children. Everything is designed to encourage: short tasks, plenty of pictures, and nobody fails.
Children experience an exam situation without pressure and receive a certificate at the end.
Formats
- Paper-based
- Result available online, certificate by post
- No expiry date — valid for life
In brief
Everything that matters for the decision.
- Who it is for
- Children aged 7 and over
- Papers
- 3 papersListening · Reading and Writing · Speaking
- Fee
- CHF 407.50CHF 417.50 at the venues on the Basel rate, incl. VAT.
- Dates this year
- 1 scheduledMore on request, including for classes
Questions about the procedure? +41 61 273 90 43 — Monday to Friday, 8 am – 12 noon and 1 – 5 pm
Where it counts
Three situations in which Pre A1 Starters makes the difference.
01
A first experience
Getting to know an exam situation, with nothing at stake.
Level A102
Motivation
A certificate with shields for every part of the test.
Level A103
The start of the series
The beginning of Starters – Movers – Flyers.
Level A1Format
The papers in detail
Total length about 45 minutes. The papers are taken on the same day unless the timetable lists a separate date for the speaking test.
Listening
Listening and matching.
approx. 20 minReading and Writing
Words and short sentences.
20 minSpeaking
A short conversation with an examiner.
3–5 minDates
Pre A1 Starters — scheduled dates
Fee and registration deadline are shown on every line. For classes and companies we set up additional dates.
1 date · sorted by date
| Exam | Written | Venue | Registration deadline | Fee | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre A1 StartersPaper-based | Sat 20 Jun 2026 | Luzern | 11 May 2026Registration open | CHF 417.50 | Select |
Ready for Pre A1 Starters?
Choose a date, or have your level checked first. Either takes less than five minutes.