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How to prepare

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Practise with a pretest

Talk to your centre about practising for TKT with a pretest.

Find out more about pretesting

You can prepare for TKT on your own, or attend a preparation course for each module at your chosen preparation centre. Your nearest authorised exam centre will be able to give you advice about preparation courses.

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Sample papers and handbooks

We have a range of materials that you can use to help you prepare for your TKT tests.

Each module has a sample test with answers that you can use to practise. They show you what a full test paper will look like and the types of questions that will appear.

You can also use the TKT handbooks to familiarise yourself with the tests before you take them. There is a handbook to cover Modules 1–3, and a separate handbook for each of the specialist Modules.

Download the sample test for Module 1

Download the sample test for Module 2

Download the sample test for Module 3

Download the sample test for TKT: CLIL

Download the sample test for TKT: YL

Download all of the TKT handbooks

TKT glossary

The TKT glossary is a list of words, concepts and terminology that you’ll need to be familiar with for all TKT modules. There is an extra glossary for the TKT: CLIL test.

Download the TKT glossary

Download the TKT: CLIL glossary


Official preparation materials

You can find official Cambridge English support materials from Cambridge English and Cambridge University Press. Support materials include coursebooks, practice tests and materials in both print and digital formats.

TKT Course Modules 1, 2 and 3

TKT Course Modules 1, 2 and 3

The second edition of TKT Course Modules 1, 2 and 3 contains practice tests and tips.

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The TKT Course CLIL Module

The TKT Course CLIL Module

The TKT Course CLIL Module is ideal for both content and language teachers and covers the four key areas of the TKT: CLIL test.

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The TKT Course Young Learners Module

The TKT Course Young Learners Module

The TKT Course Young Learners Module provides full coverage of the syllabus, with sample test tasks and a complete paper to help teachers prepare.

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A range of other resources for TKT, such as detailed lesson plans, can be found in resources for teachers.


Free: Seminars and webinars

We also run free seminars and webinars for teachers. You can watch recordings of the webinars on Cambridge English TV:

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How to register for TKT

You can enter for any module by registering at one of our approved centres.

You can take TKT whatever your background and teaching experience. It is suitable if you are:

  • a pre-service or a practising teacher
  • teaching primary, secondary or adult learners
  • a non-first language or first language English speaker
  • a teacher who wants to gain formal recognition of your experience, keep your teaching skills up to date and develop your career opportunities.

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You should ideally have English proficiency at CEFR Level B1 or above.

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