TKT course in Playa del Carmen
About the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
TKT is a new test run by Cambridge ESOL for teachers of English to speakers of other languages.
TKT is suitable for all teachers, whatever your background and teaching experience. It is intended for both those who have no teaching experience and for people with some experience but no formal qualification.
It is designed to be of use to teachers of primary, secondary and adult learners.
TKT syllabus
The test, and our preparation course, are comprised of the following three modules:
Module 1: Language and background to language learning and teaching
- Describing language and language skills
- Background to language learning
- Background to language teaching
Module 2: Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching
- Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons
- Selection and use of resources and materials
Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process
- Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom
- Classroom management
Requirements
The only prerequisite for enrolment on the TKT course is an Intermediate level of English (e.g. PET, IELTS Band 4...).
Previous experience of teaching English is not necessary.
Course dates
- Starting January 19, to take the examination June 21.
Price
- 900 US$
The price includes the 100-hour course, coursebook and examination fees.
Application
Please contact us for an application form.
Exam dates
- February 9, 2008 (entry deadline: December 17, 2007)
- April 11, 2008 (entry deadline: February 22, 2008)
- June 21, 2008 (entry deadline: May 2, 2008)
- August 29, 2008 (entry deadline: July 11, 2008)
- November 29, 2008 (entry deadline: October 10, 2008)
See also the dates for the computer-based TKT exam, below.
Computer-based TKT exam
It is also possible to take the computer-based version of TKT.
| Examination date | Entry closing date |
| January 26 February 23 March 15 April 19 May 17 June 7 July 5 August 23 September 20 October 11 November 15 December 6 |
January 4 February 1 February 22 March 28 April 25 May 16 July 13 August 1 August 29 September 19 October 24 November 14 |
Price: $550 per module.
