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Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
What is TKT?
TKT 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.
Who is TKT for?
TKT is for non-native speakers of English who wish to teach English in their home country. It is suitable for all teachers regardless of their background and teaching experience. It can also be undertaken by those who do not have a teaching qualification but would like to teach English.
MFH is the exclusive Cambridge University approved TKT test centre in
Wellington New Zealand (NZ005)
Test Requirements
- Recommended that applicants have at least an intermediate English level, however there are no formal English level requirements
- Must register at MFH at least 7 weeks in advance of the exam date to avoid a late penalty fee (Cambridge charges)
- minimum of 4 participants are required to arrange a test
- Cost of $300 (for Modules 1, 2 and 3)
- It takes at least 4 weeks to process results from Cambridge University ESOL, results are reported as bands:
Band 1: Limited knowledge of TKT content areas
Band 2: Basic but systematic knowledge of TKT content areas
Band 3: Breadth and depth of knowledge of TKT content areas
Band 4: Extensive knowledge of TKT content areas
- The Cambridge certificates are normally available between 4~6 weeks after exam. Additional international courier cost will apply if the certificates are requested to send overseas.
TKT Content
Consists of three core modules*. These can be taken together in one exam session or separately. Each module consists of a multiple choice test of 80 objective questions, lasting 80 minutes, which require you to select the correct answer and mark this on an answer sheet. Candidates are not required to listen, speak or produce extended writing.
Module 1
Language and background to language learning and teaching
- Describing language and language skills
- Background to language learning
- Background to language teaching
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Module 2
Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching
- Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons
- Selection and use of resources and materials
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Module 3
Managing the teaching and learning process
- Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom
- Classroom management
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*Two extra optional TKT Modules (offered on demand)
Cost: $100 per module
Module 4: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
T ests a candidate’s knowledge of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and the practice of planning, teaching and assessing curriculum subjects taught in English.
CLIL describes an evolving approach to teaching and learning where subjects are taught and studied through the medium of a non-native language. In CLIL, learning a curricular subject in a second, third or sometimes fourth language involves best practice from a range of different educational contexts.
Module 5: Knowledge about Learning (KAL)
English teachers need to be both linguistically aware and able to understand the difficulties students may encounter in the language learning process. To help meet this need, TKT: Knowledge About Language tests a candidate’s knowledge of the language systems needed by teachers for planning and teaching their lessons.
Upcoming TKT test: Saturday, 23 June 2012
$300 for three modules
Registration ends by 24 April 2012.
There will be late registration fee after 24 April 2012 (required by Cambridge ESOL).
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