Significance
There is no pass or fail for the qualification. Your child can get a maximum of five shields for each part of the qualification. The number of shields they are awarded for each part will be shown on their certificate. They will receive the certificate about six to eight weeks after taking the qualification.
Eligibility
Children usually between the ages of ten and twelve, studying Grade 5 to Grade 6 in Sri Lanka. They need to explain differences between stories or pictures, write or tell a short story in English, ask questions, and use the past tense.
Exam Format
- Reading and Writing – 40 minutes (Maximum five shields)
- Listening – 25 minutes (Maximum five shields)
- Speaking – 7-9 minutes (Maximum five shields)