For kids aged 7–12 · free
English test for kids
A picture test for children aged 7–12 based on the Cambridge English levels: Starters, Movers and Flyers. In 5–10 minutes you’ll know your child’s level and what to do next.
- 18 picture questions
- 5–10 minutes
- Starters · Movers · Flyers
- Mistakes explained
Take the test together with your child
If your child doesn’t read well yet, read the question aloud — but let them answer on their own. If they don’t know, press “I don’t know” — that’s fine!
- Pictures and simple questions
- Three levels: Starters, Movers, Flyers
- Result and tips for parents
Your result
Your result: A0 First steps
Your child is just starting with English — and that’s great: at this age a language comes easily through games, songs and pictures.
- Knows a few words and greetings
- Recognises simple words in pictures
- Is ready for colours, numbers and the alphabet
Your result: Pre-A1 Starters
Your child knows basic words and simple phrases — the Cambridge Starters level. Time to start making their own sentences.
- Names colours, numbers, animals and objects
- Talks about themselves: I am…, I have…
- Understands short simple texts
Your result: A1 Movers
Your child already builds sentences, asks questions and talks about their day — the Cambridge Movers level.
- Talks about their day and hobbies
- Asks simple questions (Do you…?)
- Understands short stories
Your result: A2 Flyers
Excellent: the Cambridge Flyers level (A2). Your child reads confidently, understands stories and talks about the past.
- Reads and retells short stories
- Compares and describes
- Talks about the past and plans
“+” means you already handle part of the next level with confidence.
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Goal: Starters — colours, numbers, animals, “I am…”, “I have…”.
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Goal: Movers — talk about their day, ask questions, talk about the past.
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Goal: Flyers — comparisons, the Present Perfect, longer texts and stories.
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Goal: B1 Preliminary for Schools — freer conversation, books and cartoons in English without translation.
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- A1
- A2
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Reading
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Your mistakes explained
Not a single mistake — excellent!
Pre-A1 · Vocabulary
This is an ___.
Your answer:
Correct: apple
The picture shows an apple. Apple starts with a vowel sound, so we say an apple.
Pre-A1 · Vocabulary
It’s a ___.
Your answer:
Correct: dog
The picture shows a dog.
Pre-A1 · Grammar
I ___ seven years old.
Your answer:
Correct: am
With I we always use am: I am seven.
Review: Present SimplePre-A1 · Grammar
She ___ a red bag.
Your answer:
Correct: has
With she, he and it we use has: she has.
Review: Present SimplePre-A1 · Grammar
I have two ___.
Your answer:
Correct: dogs
For two or more we add -s: two dogs.
Pre-A1 · Reading
What is Tom’s favourite colour?
Your answer:
Correct: Blue
“My favourite colour is blue.”
A1 · Grammar
My brother ___ football every Saturday.
Your answer:
Correct: plays
It happens every Saturday and my brother = he, so we add -s: plays.
Review: Present SimpleA1 · Grammar
___ you like ice cream? — Yes, I do.
Your answer:
Correct: Do
Questions with you start with Do: Do you like…? The answer is Yes, I do.
Review: QuestionsA1 · Grammar
Yesterday I ___ to the park with my mum.
Your answer:
Correct: went
Yesterday means the past: go → went.
Review: Past SimpleA1 · Vocabulary
It’s ___ today. Take your umbrella!
Your answer:
Correct: rainy
You need an umbrella when it’s rainy.
A1 · Vocabulary
A ___ helps sick animals.
Your answer:
Correct: vet
A vet is a doctor for animals.
A1 · Reading
How does Lily go to school?
Your answer:
Correct: She walks
“I walk to school”: Lily goes on foot.
A2 · Grammar
This tree is ___ than that one.
Your answer:
Correct: taller
When we compare two things with than, we add -er: taller.
Review: Comparatives and superlativesA2 · Grammar
I ___ my homework yet.
Your answer:
Correct: haven’t finished
With yet in a negative sentence we use the Present Perfect: I haven’t finished.
Review: Present PerfectA2 · Grammar
When I got home, my sister ___ TV.
Your answer:
Correct: was watching
The action was in progress at that moment in the past: was watching (Past Continuous).
Review: Past ContinuousA2 · Vocabulary
You should wear a ___ when you ride a bike.
Your answer:
Correct: helmet
You wear a helmet when you ride a bike.
A2 · Vocabulary
The opposite of “dangerous” is ___.
Your answer:
Correct: safe
Dangerous is the opposite of safe.
A2 · Reading
Why did the family sleep in the car?
Your answer:
Correct: Their tent was wet
“It rained a lot and their tent got wet.”
What the kids’ English test checks
Each level has 3 grammar questions, 2 vocabulary questions and a short reading text. Here is the grammar you will meet:
Pre-A1
Starters
Grammar
a / an · I am · have / has · plurals
A1
Movers
Grammar
Present Simple · Do you…? · Past Simple
A2
Flyers
Grammar
comparatives · Present Perfect · Past Continuous
Cambridge English levels for children
How the Starters, Movers and Flyers levels match the CEFR scale.
Pre-A1 · Starters
Colours, numbers, animals, toys and simple phrases about yourself.
A1 · Movers
Your day, hobbies and school; questions and first sentences in the past.
A2 · Flyers
Comparisons, stories and plans; reading short texts.
B1 · B1 Preliminary
Conversations on familiar topics, books and films in English (the B1 Preliminary for Schools exam).
Cambridge English Qualifications are international exams for children and teenagers. At Starters, Movers and Flyers nobody fails: children get shields for each skill, which makes them a great motivation to keep learning.
English levels A1–C2: the full chartWhat you can do at each level, how many words and hours it takes, IELTS and Cambridge equivalents and how to certify your level.
How the test works
Three levels
We start with Starters and move on while your child answers confidently (4 of 6). Younger children finish quickly; a confident learner answers all 18 questions.
Pictures and simple tasks
Words, grammar and a very short text at each level — like the Cambridge exams for children.
No stress
No timer, and “I don’t know” is a perfectly good answer. At the end, every mistake is explained for parents.
The rest with a teacher
We assess pronunciation and speaking through games at a free trial lesson.
FAQ
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What age is this test for?
For children aged 7–12. You can read the questions aloud to younger children; teenagers aged 12 and over will find the general English level test a better fit.
How long does the test take?
5–10 minutes. The test ends as soon as the questions get too hard, so your child won’t get tired.
Can I help my child?
You can read the questions aloud, but your child should answer on their own — otherwise the result won’t be accurate.
What are Starters, Movers and Flyers?
They are the levels of the Cambridge English exams for children: Starters is Pre-A1, Movers is A1 and Flyers is A2 on the CEFR scale.
Is the test free?
Yes, it’s free with no sign-up. The answers stay in your browser.
What should we do after the test?
Book your child a free trial lesson: the test result is added to the form automatically, and the teacher will choose a group or one-to-one lessons for their level.
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