Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

Are you currently employed in the teaching profession? Are you looking to gain formal recognition of your experience and certification that measures the teaching skills you already possess?

The Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) has been designed for professionals who are already teaching but want to acquire an internationally recognised qualification certification that recognises their expertise. Awarded by Cambridge English Language Assessment, TKT can increase a teacher’s confidence and enhance job prospects worldwide.

Studying for a TKT qualification will broaden your understanding of:

• methodologies of teaching
• the language of teaching
• ways in which resources and teaching aids can be used
• key aspects of lesson planning
• classroom management methods techniques

The course is suitable for those who would like to take the TKT examinations, but can also be used as a standalone teacher training course.

TKT gives teachers a strong foundation in the core areas of subject knowledge required to be a successful practitioner in the English language classroom. TKT is the ideal qualification for existing teachers who would like to broaden their subject knowledge to include English in the portfolio of subjects they are trained to teach.

On this course you will develop your knowledge of teaching English language skills and systems, and be provided with professionally developed materials which cater to your needs. Y

ou will become more familiar with up-to-date methods and approaches to teaching, and through these interactive sessions, will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and skills with other professionals in your field.

The course will cover the areas included in the Cambridge TKT exams Modules 1-3. All participants who complete this training will be given a certificate of attendance. Candidates who take all three modules are eligible to enter for the TKT exams at a discounted rate.

TKT has three core modules and three optional modules.

TKT consists of two 28-hour courses run over 7 weeks each.

The core modules include:

• language and background to language learning and teaching
• lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
• managing the teaching and learning process

The optional or specialist modules include:

• Knowledge About Language
• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
• Young Learners

TKT Module 1

‘Language and background to language learning and teaching’

Includes

• analysis of the grammar, lexis, phonology and functions
• analysis of the four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking
• focus on learners, learning styles, motivation and needs
• presentation techniques and practice activities
• analysis of assessment types and tasks

TKT Modules 2 & 3

‘Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching’ & ‘Managing the teaching and learning process’

Includes

• planning and preparing a lesson or lesson sequence
• selection and use of resources and materials
• classroom language

Participants for the course must successfully complete a written placement test to ensure all participants have the minimum level of English language awareness (strong B1) and write an essay regarding attitudes to teaching. You will also attend an oral interview.

The British Council India offers Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) in its four offices in Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai. TKT is an On – Demand test. Registrations are centralised and processed in these four offices.

Please note

British Council will conduct the examination when they have received the minimum required registrations. Minimum number of registrations may vary in different regions. Please contact your nearest British Council Office to learn more.

Documents Required

• Application form (Completed and Signed by the candidate)
• One coloured passport size photograph of candidate
• Photocopy of candidate’s valid government photo-id proof
• Examination fee

Mode of Payment

We accept examination fee through

• Cash payment
• Card (Visa / Master)
• Demand Draft

Registration Checklist

Make sure all the required documents reaches us before the registration closing date.
Demand drafts should be made in favour of “British Council Division”, payable at

• Delhi for North India
• Mumbai for West India
• Chennai for South India
• Kolkata for East India

For any institutional enquiries, please contact your nearest British Council Office.