WHO IS TKT FOR?
TKT gives teachers a strong foundation in the core areas of teaching knowledge needed in the English language teaching classroom. It is ideal for all teachers, whatever your background and teaching experience, and is also suitable for people who would like to teach English but do not yet have a teaching position.

There are no formal entry requirements. However, anyone wishing to take TKT is strongly advised to have at least an intermediate level of English - level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - eg PET, IELTS band score of 4.

After taking TKT, teachers who want to develop their knowledge further can progress to Cambridge ESOL's well-established teaching awards, such as CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults).

WHAT DOES TKT INVOLVE?
Most teachers are likely to follow a preparation course before taking the test but you can also prepare yourself through your own reading and study, if you prefer.

TKT has three core modules. These can be taken together in one exam session or separately, in any order, over three sessions. Each module consists of a test of 80 objective questions, lasting 80 minutes, which require you to select the correct answer and mark this on a computerised answer sheet.

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

TKT self-study coursebooks can be ordered through the British Council Sri Lanka.

HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR THE TEST IN SRI LANKA?
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to prepare yourself for this award and there are a number of learning paths available to you.