Qualifications for Teachers

TKT - Teaching Knowledge Test

Cambridge teaching qualifications are recognized worldwide as a standard of quality. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or have already gained experience, Cambridge offers you the opportunity to further your education and create new career prospects.

TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) is a flexible series of modular teaching qualifications that demonstrate your development as an English teacher. It is ideal for individuals who want to demonstrate their teaching knowledge with a globally recognized certificate. TKT certifies that you can teach English to schoolchildren or adults, whether in your own country or abroad. Enhance your career prospects now with a Cambridge English teaching qualification.

The Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) is awarded by Cambridge English Language Assessment as part of the University of Cambridge and is an internationally recognized and respected teaching qualification.

Who is TKT for?

TKT is ideal for you if you:

Already teach but want to gain an internationally recognized qualification.
Want to enhance your career prospects by expanding your teaching expertise in specific areas.
Want to update your teaching methods.

Enhance Your Career Prospects

Preparing for TKT will boost your confidence as a teacher and provide you with the knowledge and skills to assist in your professional development.

You can take TKT regardless of your professional background and teaching experience, and there is no specific English proficiency level required.

Flexible Course to Suit Your Schedule

TKT is a flexible modular course that allows you to study alongside your work and other commitments. You can complete the modules over a period that suits you.

In addition to gaining a solid foundation in good teaching practices, TKT preparation can be tailored to your teaching conditions. TKT centers can establish their own curriculum to accommodate your local teaching environment.

Gateway to Further Teaching Qualifications

After completing TKT, you can pursue other established Cambridge English teaching qualifications, such as CELTA and Delta.

Cambridge English Teaching Qualification

TKT is awarded by Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge. The exam is internationally recognized, highly regarded, and a benchmark of quality.

TKT Modules

TKT consists of the following five modules, each lasting 80 minutes and containing 80 questions. Each module can also be booked and taken separately.

Core modules

TKT Core Module 1 - Background to language learning and teaching
TKT Core Module 2 - Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
TKT Core Module 3 - Managing the teaching and learning process

Specialist modules

TKT Specialist Module A (CLIL) - Content and Language Integrated
TKT Specialist Module B (YL) - Young Learners

Helpful Documents for Download

Overview of TKT Modules
TKT Band Descriptors
Handbook TKT: Modules 1-3
Handbook TKT: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
Handbook TKT: Young Learners

Course Details

WHERE

Cambridge Institut München

WHEN

17.10.2024

GROUP SIZE

Minimum of 3 persons

FEE

82 € per module Modules can be booked individually or in any combination. After the registration deadline: plus €55 late registration fee; Acceptance depends on availability

LEVELS

COMPLETION

Cambridge English Certificate TKT Core Module 1 / 2 / 3 TKT Specialist Module A (CLIL) / B (YL)

DATES

25.11.24

TKT: Module 1 (PB) Regis until 07.10, Result from 17.01

02.06.25

TKT: Module 1 (PB) Regis until 14.04, Result from 17.07

25.11.24

TKT: Module 2 (PB) Regis until 07.10, Result from 17.01

02.06.25

TKT: Module 2 (PB) Regis until 14.04, Result from 17.07

02.06.25

TKT: Module 3 (PB) Regis until 14.04, Result from 17.07

02.06.25

TKT: CLIL (PB) Regis until 14.04, Result from 17.07

02.06.25

TKT: YL (PB) Regis until 14.04, Result from 17.07

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