TKT

For teachers who teach primary, secondary, or adult learners

TKT is a series of modular teaching qualifications which test your knowledge in specific areas of English language teaching. It will help you to build your confidence and is a cost-effective way to get an internationally recognised qualification. Whether you are a new teacher or have years of experience, TKT is ideal for people who need to prove their teaching knowledge with a globally recognised certificate. You can take as many modules as you want, over any time period. You receive a Cambridge English certificate for each module you complete.

Please find a Q&A about the TKT.

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What’s the TKT modular test?

TKT is a series of modular tests. You can take each module individually and decide how and when you take the tests. You can take the modules in any order you like, and in any combination, which allows you to tailor the qualification to your needs.

Who is TKT for?

New and experienced teachers
Recommended for teachers with an English level of B1 or above
Teachers who teach primary, secondary or adult learners
Teachers who want to prove their teaching knowledge
Teachers who need a globally recognised certificate
You should ideally have English proficiency at CEFR Level B1 or above.

About the tests

TKT is a series of modular tests. You can take each module individually and decide how and when you take the tests. You can take the modules in any order you like, and in any combination, which allows you to tailor the qualification to your needs.

Module 1 – Background to language learning and teaching

This module tests candidates’ knowledge of terms and concepts common in English language teaching. It also focuses on the factors underpinning the learning of English and knowledge of the range and functions of the choices teachers have at their disposal to cater for these learning factors.

Module 2 – Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching

This module focuses on what teachers consider and do while planning their teaching. It also considers the linguistic and methodological reference resources that are available to guide teachers in their lesson planning.

Module 3 – Managing the teaching and learning process

This module tests teachers’ knowledge of what happens in the classroom in terms of the language used by the teacher or learners, the roles the teacher can fulfil, and the ways in which the teacher can manage and exploit classroom events and interactions.

Specialist modules

An introduction to specialist areas of English language teaching.

TKT: CLIL – Content and Language Integrated Learning

This module tests knowledge of the aims and rationale of a CLIL approach. It covers the planning, teaching and assessment of CLIL. It also focuses on teachers’ awareness of learning demands and support strategies for learners in CLIL programmes.

TKT: YL

YL is an exam for teachers and classroom assistants who want to teach English to young learners. It tests knowledge of concepts related to young learner learning and development, and knowledge of young learners from a teaching perspective, including the planning, teaching and assessment of young learners’ work.