This module tests candidates’ knowledge of terms and concepts common in English language teaching. It also focuses on the factors underpinning the learning of English and knowledge of the range and functions of the choices teachers have at their disposal to cater for these learning factors.

TKT: Module 1 has one paper and 80 questions. The test is divided into three parts:

1. describing language and language skills (40 questions)
2. background to language learning (15 questions)
3. background to language teaching (25 questions)

This module focuses on what teachers consider and do while planning their teaching. It also considers the linguistic and methodological reference resources that are available to guide teachers in their lesson planning.

TKT: Module 2 has one paper and 80 questions. The test is divided into two parts:

1. planning and preparing a lesson or a sequence of lessons (40 questions)
2. selection and use of resources (40 questions)

This module tests teachers’ knowledge of what happens in the classroom in terms of the language used by the teacher or learners, the roles the teacher can fulfil, and the ways in which the teacher can manage and exploit classroom events and interactions.

TKT: Module 3 has one paper and 80 questions. The test is divided into two parts:

1. teachers’ and learners’ language in the classroom (40 questions)
2. classroom management (40 questions)

TKT: CLIL tests knowledge of the aims and rationale of a CLIL approach. It covers the planning, teaching and assessment of CLIL. It also focuses on teachers’ awareness of learning demands and support strategies for learners in CLIL programmes.

TKT: CLIL has one paper and 80 questions. The test is divided into four parts:

1. knowledge of the principles of CLIL
2. lesson preparation in a CLIL context
3. lesson delivery
4. assessment.

TKT: Young Learners is a test of the knowledge of the strategies and skills required to teach young learners. TKT: Young Learners is ideal if you are a teacher working in primary education.

TKT: Young Learners tests the background knowledge related to teaching young learners of between 6–12 years of age. It also tests understanding of planning lessons, different teaching strategies and assessing learning.

TKT: Young Learners has one paper and 80 questions. The test is divided into four parts:

1. learning and development
2. planning lessons
3. teaching strategies
4. classroom-based assessment