Program Introduction

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.

Results
Results for TKT are described as being in one of four band scores, 1-4.

Module 1 : Language systems and background to language learning and teaching

• Band 1 : The candidate demonstrates restricted knowledge of areas on the TKT Module 1 syllabus, i.e., language systems and background to language learning and teaching. He/she shows familiarity with a limited range of the concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 1, which relate to describing language and language skills, factors in the language learning process and the range of methods, tasks and activities available to the language teacher. The candidate is able to relate existing knowledge to familiar classroom situations only.
• Band 2 : The candidate demonstrates basic knowledge of areas on the TKT Module 1 syllabus, i.e., language systems and background to language learning and teaching. He/she shows familiarity with some of the concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT odule 1, which relate to describing language and language skills, factors in the language learning process and the range of methods, tasks and activities available to the language teacher. The candidate is able to relate existing knowledge to familiar classroom situations, and occasionally to unfamiliar ones.
• Band 3 : The candidate generally demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge of areas on the TKT Module 1 syllabus, i.e., language systems and background to language learning and teaching. He/she shows familiarity with most of the concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 1, which relate to describing language and language skills, factors in the language learning process and the range of methods, tasks and activities available to the language teacher. The candidate is generally able to relate existing knowledge to both familiar and unfamiliar classroom situations.
• Band 4 : The candidate demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge of all areas on the TKT Module 1 syllabus, i.e., language systems and background to language learning and teaching. He/she shows familiarity with the full range of concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 1, which relate to describing language and language skills, factors in the language learning process and the range of methods, tasks and activities available to the language teacher. The candidate is able to relate existing knowledge to both familiar and unfamiliar classroom situations.

Module 2 : Lesson planning and use of resources

• Band 1 : The candidate demonstrates restricted knowledge of areas on the TKT Module 2 syllabus, i.e., lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching. He/she shows familiarity with a limited range of the concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 2, which relate to general practice in lesson planning and materials use, reasons for carrying out particular activities in the classroom, and for using particular resources and materials. The candidate is able to relate existing knowledge to familiar classroom situations only.
• Band 2 : The candidate demonstrates basic knowledge of areas on the TKT Module 2 syllabus, i.e., lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching. He/she shows familiarity with some of the concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 2, which relate to general practice in lesson planning and materials use, reasons for carrying out particular activities in the classroom, and for using particular resources and materials. The candidate is able to relate existing knowledge to familiar classroom situations, and occasionally to unfamiliar ones.
• Band 3 : The candidate generally demonstrates comprehensive and extensive knowledge of areas on the TKT Module 2 syllabus, i.e., lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching. He/she shows familiarity with most of the concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 2, which relate to general practice in lesson planning and materials use, reasons for carrying out particular activities in the classroom, and for using particular resources and materials. The candidate is generally able to relate existing knowledge to both familiar and unfamiliar classroom situations.
• Band 4 : The candidate demonstrates comprehensive and extensive knowledge of all areas on the TKT Module 2 syllabus, i.e., lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching. He/she shows familiarity with the full range of concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 2, which relate to general practice in lesson planning and materials use, reasons for carrying out particular activities in the classroom, and for using particular resources and materials. The candidate is able to relate existing knowledge to both familiar and unfamiliar classroom situations.

Module 3 : Managing the teaching and learning process

• Band 1 : The candidate demonstrates restricted knowledge of areas on the TKT Module 3 syllabus, i.e., managing the teaching and learning process. He/she shows familiarity with a limited range of the concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 3, which relate to teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom and options available for classroom management in order to promote learning. The candidate is able to relate existing knowledge to familiar classroom situations only.
• Band 2 : The candidate demonstrates basic knowledge of areas on the TKT Module 3 syllabus, i.e., managing the teaching and learning process. He/she shows familiarity with some of the concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 3, which relate to teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom and options available for classroom management in order to promote learning. The candidate is able to relate existing knowledge to familiar classroom situations, and occasionally to unfamiliar ones.
• Band 3 : The candidate generally demonstrates comprehensive and extensive knowledge of areas on the TKT Module 3 syllabus, i.e., managing the teaching and learning process. He/she shows familiarity with most of the concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 3, which relate to teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom and options available for classroom management in order to promote learning. The candidate is generally able to relate existing knowledge to both familiar and unfamiliar classroom situations.
• Band 4 : The candidate demonstrates comprehensive and extensive knowledge of all areas on the TKT Module 3 syllabus, i.e., managing the teaching and learning process. He/she shows familiarity with the full range of concepts, terminology, practices and processes tested in TKT Module 3, which relate to teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom and options available for classroom management in order to promote learning. The candidate is able to relate existing knowledge to both familiar and unfamiliar classroom situations.

The TKT results are issued approximately two weeks after receipt of answer sheets by Cambridge ESOL.
There is no Pass/Fail. Every candidate receives a certificate for each module taken.