Teacher Knowledge Test (TKT)

The Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) is a Cambridge ESOL test which focuses on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world.

The course is flexible programme which is a combination of distance learning and a one week intensive course at BLC. The course has been carefully designed to suit the needs of busy people in the UK or overseas who would benefit from developing their teaching skills. The TKT course will help students to progress to the Cambridge ESOL’s ICELT and CELTA awards, and you will be offered continued support from the training team should you need it once you have successfully completed the course.

This flexible and accessible award will help you to understand:

• different methodologies for teaching
• the 'language of teaching'
• the ways in which resources can be used
• the key aspects of lesson planning
• classroom management methods for different needs

Start Date: January, March, May, September, November
Course length: 4 weeks distance learning, 1 week at BLC
Lessons per week: 15 hours self study distance learning, 30 hours per week at BLC
Level: Intermediate to advanced