NEW! Registrations for TKT PRACTICAL IN ROMANIA

Download the entry form (PDF, 79 KB).

TKT: Practical tests teachers’ ability to demonstrate a range of teaching skills in a classroom context and to engage learners in both language and skills development.

The test involves lesson observation and the completion of a lesson plan and it is assessed by a TKT: Practical assessor approved by Cambridge ESOL and the British Council. It can be organised either as part of a teacher training/teacher development course or during your regular teaching load. It is a candidate’s responsibility to ensure availability of students and test venue.

For details about the assessment criteria and the lesson plan template, please access the handbook.

TKT CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATION - TEACHING KNOWLEDGE TEST

A professional knowledge test for teachers of English!

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 demonstrate that you 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

Who is TKT for?

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.

REGISTRATIONS

For the complete list of registration dates please download the 2013 Cambridge exams calendar (PDF, 147 KB).

For information about the registration policy, special arrangements, cancellation, refunds or results, see also Important information for candidates.

HOW CAN I PREPARE?

Preparing for an exam is an essential step towards gaining higher scores. At the British Council you can register for one of our exam preparation courses and borrow a wide variety of exam preparation materials from our libraries in Bucharest, Cluj and Iasi.

Periodically, we organise preparation seminars for English language teachers in order to get familiar with the content and structure of the TKT test.

TKT seminar programme (PDF, 47 KB)

Find out more about how to prepare for a Cambridge exam.

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