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TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) is a series of modular tests. You can take each test individually and decide how and when you take the tests.

Modules 1–3 A test of knowledge about the principles and practice of English language teaching	TKT: Module 1 Language and background to language learning and teaching
	TKT: Module 2 Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
	TKT: Module 3 Managing the teaching and learning process
Specialist modules An introduction to specialist areas of English language teaching	TKT: CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)
	TKT: YL (Young Learners)

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Modules 1–3
Specialist modules

What does Module 1 test?

This module tests your knowledge of:

terms and concepts of English language teaching
factors underpinning the learning of English
a range of materials, tasks and activities for English language teaching.

What does Module 2 test?

This module tests your knowledge of:

the knowledge and skills you need to plan lessons
the types of assessment and resources that can guide your lesson planning.

What does Module 3 test?

This module tests your knowledge of:

teachers’ and learners’ language
classroom management.

For full details, download the TKT: Modules 1–3 handbook.

What does the CLIL module test?

This module tests your knowledge of:

the learning, thinking and language skills that learners acquire in different areas of the curriculum
lesson planning, the activities and resources needed to support a Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach
lesson delivery and assessment in CLIL contexts.

For full details, download the TKT: CLIL handbook.

What does the Young Learners module test?

This module tests your knowledge of:

learning and development in young learners
the strategies and skills required to teach young learners aged 6–12 years
lesson planning, the activities and resources needed to support young learners
lesson delivery and assessment in young learner contexts.

For full details, download the TKT: YL handbook.

How you will be assessed

Module	Test format	Test details
Modules 1–3 and Specialist modules	Paper-based test	Each module has one test paper, which lasts 80 minutes and has 80 questions. Each question is worth 1 mark. There are multiple-choice and matching questions.

How to register

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:

either 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.

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

Test dates

You can register to take TKT up to six weeks before a test session. Paper-based tests and the assessment of practical teaching are available on demand. You can check test dates with your local centre.

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