The Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

The Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) is a test from Cambridge  about teaching English to speakers of other languages. It  aims to increase teachers’ confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world. This flexible and accessible award will help you to understand:
different methodologies for teaching
the 'language of teaching'
the ways in which resources can be used
the key aspects of lesson planning
classroom management methods for different needs.

After taking TKT, teachers who want to develop their knowledge further can progress to Cambridge ESOL's well-established Teaching Awards, such as ICELT and CELTA.

TKT gives teachers a strong foundation in the main areas of teaching knowledge needed in the English language teaching classroom. It is ideal for all teachers, whatever their background and teaching experience, and is also suitable for people who would like to teach English but do not yet have a teaching position.

There are no formal entry requirements. However, anyone wishing to take TKT is strongly advised to have at least an intermediate level of English — Level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — e.g. PET, IELTS band score of 4.

Most teachers are likely to follow a preparation course before taking the test, but if you prefer you can also prepare yourself through your own reading and study.

TKT has three core modules. These can be taken together in one exam session or separately, in any order, over three sessions. Each module consists of a test of 80 objective questions, lasting 80 minutes, which require you to select the correct answer and mark this on a computerized answer sheet.

Module 1 — Language and background to language learning and teaching:
describing language and language skills
background to language learning
background to language teaching.

Module 2 — Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching:
planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons
selection and use of resources and materials.

Module 3 — Managing the teaching and learning process:
teachers' and learners' language in the classroom
classroom management.

The cost of each module is 24 GBP (280 hryvnas).

For further information on TKT, please,  contact:

Examinations Services
T: (+380 44) 244 97 92
T: (+380 44) 234 79 29
or
e-mail: school@english-ok.com.ua

Registration deadline –  according to the exams' timetable .

" He who dares to teach must never cease to learn ! "