Exam for Teachers

Teaching Knowledge Test consists of the following modules:

  • Module 1: Language and background to language learning and teaching.
  • Module 2: Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching.
  • Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process.
Each module has its own separate test, and candidates can choose to take one or more modules based on their specific needs and interests.
There are 2 specialist modules:

  • TKT: YL (Young Learners)
  • TKT: CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)

TKT Module 1: • Background to language teaching • Tests knowledge of the terms and concepts of English language teaching. It focuses on the factors underpinning the learning of English.

TKT Module 2: • Planning for language teaching • Focuses on the knowledge and skills you need to plan a lesson or series of lessons. It also refers to assessment and the resources that can guide lesson planning.

TKT Module 3: • Classroom management • Knowledge of what happens in the classroom during language learning • The teacher’s role in classroom management • Methods used to manage and make the most of interactions in the classroom.

TKT: Young Learners Tests the background knowledge related to teaching young learners of between 6–12 years of age. It also tests understanding of planning lessons, different teaching strategies and assessing learning TKT: CLIL Tests knowledge about content teaching in a target language, and the learning, thinking and language skills which are developed across different curriculum subjects.

TKT: CLIL tests knowledge of lesson planning and the understanding of activities and resources needed to support a CLIL approach. It also tests knowledge of lesson delivery and how assessment is carried out in CLIL contexts