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parents support students in their learning – both inside and outside the classroom What to next: Download our teacher handbooks to get essential information about our exams in one place – they’ll soon become a vital part of your teaching toolkit Use our official preparation materials, lesson plans and online learning activities to support your students There are hundreds of practical ideas for you to try in the classroom Join our free seminars and webinars to get valuable information about our exams as well as lots of tips and ideas to use inside and outside the classroom cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-the-year Deciding to register for the exam Learners and parents will have lots of questions ahead of the exam Now is the time to talk to parents about their child’s progress and if they’re ready to take the exam, as well as telling them about the registration process What to next: Read the exam registration guide – it recommends things you can to ensure your students are ready to take the exam, as well as offering advice when discussing a learner’s progress with parents Also included is a registration letter template for parents Download the information for candidates and parents booklet – there is one for each exam They include details about the exam, how best to prepare, exam-day tips and what happens after the exam Share our candidate exam-day experience videos with parents and students so they can get a feel of what to expect on the day of the exam cambridgeenglish.org/registering-for-the-exam Final preparation It’s time to ensure your students are fully prepared for their exam What to next: Download sample papers and hold tests under exam conditions to build your students’ confidence ahead of their official exam Watch our Speaking test videos with your students to help them feel more prepared on the day of the exam Use our official practice test books to support your students towards exam success C2 B1 A2 cambridgeenglish.org Cambridge Assessment English 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understand and explain how results are reported to students and parents, in a clear and easy-to-understand way What to next: Visit our website for advice and tips on understanding and explaining our exam results to students and parents You can find out more about: • the Statement of Results • how to download your students’ results • accessing grade statistics • how employers and universities can verify your students’ results • downloading our two videos to help explain what results mean cambridgeenglish.org/explaining-results Celebrating success Now it’s time to recognise, celebrate and share your students' and teachers' achievements with parents, the school and the wider community What to next: Download our helpful guide to get lots of ideas about how you can celebrate your students’ exam results Arrange a certificate ceremony to help your students feel proud and inspired to continue their learning journey and make your teachers feel rewarded Use our certificate ceremony toolkit to 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