Welcome to the key skills and adult numeracy/literacy tests resource centre
About the tests
Click here for information about the ‘weekly’ tests, including the new on-demand scheduling arrangements from March 2008
Click here to find out more about the tests, including the test specifications and pass marks.
Important information about City & Guilds' new multiple choice answer sheet (in use for all level 1-2 tests from March 2007)
Accessing and administering the tests
City & Guilds centres can access these tests in three ways.
Click here to find out about each of the ways of accessing the tests and the benefits of online testing.
2007-08 fixed-date tests schedule
Click here for information about the ‘weekly’ tests, including the new on-demand scheduling arrangements from March 2008
ICT level 3-4 data files 2007-08
City & Guilds' adult numeracy/literacy paper test pass rates 2005-06
City & Guilds' key skills paper test pass rates 2005-06
City & Guilds' adult numeracy/literacy paper test pass rates 2004-05
City & Guilds' key skills paper test pass rates 2004-05
City & Guilds' adult numeracy/literacy paper test pass rates 2003-04
City & Guilds key skills paper test pass rates 2003-04
Example online tests
Note each test can be viewed full-screen once open by pressing F11.
About the example online tests
Guidance on navigating the tests
Application of Number & Adult Numeracy
Level 1 (with commentary) - time allowed 1¼ hours
Level 2 (with commentary) - time allowed 1¼ hours
Communication, Adult Literacy & ESOL Skills for Life Reading
Level 1 (with commentary) - time allowed 1 hour
Level 2 (with commentary) - time allowed 1 hour
Information and Communication Technology
Level 1 - time allowed 1 hour
Level 2 - time allowed 1 hour
Example level 1-2 paper tests
To find the correct answers for each test, match the question paper with the answer keys of the same letter.
Application of Number & Adult Numeracy level 1
Question paper A
Answer keys A
Question paper B
Answer keys B
Application of Number & Adult Numeracy level 2
Question paper A
Answer keys A
Question paper B
Answer keys B
Communication, Adult Literacy & ESOL Skills for Life Reading level 1
Question paper A
Answer keys A
Question paper B
Answer keys B
Communication, Adult Literacy & ESOL Skills for Life Reading level 2
Question paper A
Answer keys A
Question paper B
Answer keys B
Information and Communication Technology level 1
Question paper A
Answer keys A (with erratum notice)
Question paper B
Answer keys B
Information and Communication Technology level 2
Question paper A
Answer keys A
Question paper B
Answer keys B
Past level 3 key skills tests
Application of Number
June 2006 -
Question paper
Mark scheme
Chief examiner's report
January 2006 -
Question paper
Mark scheme
Chief examiner's report
Communication
Note each Communication question paper is accompanied by a sources booklet.
June 2006 - Teenage Concerns -
Question paper
Sources booklet
Mark scheme
Chief examiner's report
January 2006 - First Time Buyers -
Question paper
Sources booklet
Mark scheme
Chief examiner's report
Information and Communication Technology
June 2006 -
Question paper
Mark scheme
Chief examiner's report
January 2006 -
Question paper
Mark scheme
Chief examiner's report
Past level 4 key skills tests
Application of Number
November 2005 -
Question paper
Mark scheme (unused - no entries received)
Communication
Note each Communication question paper is accompanied by a sources booklet.
November 2005 - Private Finance Initiative -
Question paper
Sources booklet
Mark Scheme
Information and Communication Technology
November 2005 -
Question paper
Mark scheme
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