B1 Preliminary for Schools study guide

B1 Preliminary for Schools is a Cambridge English Qualification at CEFR level B1, described by Cambridge as a qualification that shows learners have "mastered the basics of English and have practical language skills for everyday use." It sits between A2 Key for Schools or A2 Key and B2 First for Schools or B2 First, so it is normally the next step for a school-age learner who has already handled the A2 level. The exam tests all four English language skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking - across four papers, and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes in total. It is available in digital or paper-based format; Cambridge states it is the same qualification either way and that there is no need to change the way you prepare. B1 Preliminary for Schools and B1 Preliminary are at the same CEFR level and follow the same format, but the for Schools version is tailored to the interests and experience of school-age learners, while the other is designed for adults. The B1 Preliminary for Schools study guide has 4 sections and about 1,730 words.