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The Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) is a test from Cambridge ESOL 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 core 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.
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 computerised answer sheet.
• describing language and language skills
• background to language learning
• background to language teaching.
• planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons
• selection and use of resources and materials.
• teachers' and learners' language in the classroom
• classroom management.
Results for TKT are described as being in one of four band scores, 1-4.
There is no Pass/Fail. Every candidate receives a certificate for each module taken.
TKT results are issued approximately two weeks after receipt of answer sheets by Cambridge ESOL.
• Accommodation, meals, tuition and in-country program related transportation.
• 30 hours of 60-minute classes per week delivered by fully qualified and experienced ESL teachers
using the most up-to-date and approved teaching methods.
• Monitoring by the Director of Studies on a daily basis.
• Textbooks and teaching aids which can be kept by participants.
• “Welcome kit" with guides, maps, brochures, tourist information etc.
• Cambridge ESOL Certificate at successful completion of the program.
• Use of Multi Media Facilities including free access to e-mail and Internet Video and self-access
library.
• Use of College facilities e.g. recreation room, gymnasium, sports facilities, auditorium,
communications centre and library.
• On campus evening activities as available.
• Other support services provided as required.
Textbooks at €30 (approximately).
Flights and transportation costs to/from Ireland, medical insurance and VISA application costs are not
included in the above prices.
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