TKT: Practical

TKT: Practical is a new TKT module which gives teachers certification for their practical teaching abilities. It complements the range of teaching tests and awards offered by Cambridge ESOL and can be taken together with other TKT modules or on its own.

Because no course is required to take TKT: Practical, this simple and affordable assessment is an ideal certificate for existing teachers who may not have formal qualifications.

Colleges and universities running their own teacher training programmes can also use TKT: Practical as a method of certificating and externally validating the practical teaching aspects of their courses.

What does TKT: Practical test?

TKT: Practical tests:

lesson planning
classroom management
teaching skills.

The test format

The test takes the format of an observation of 40 minutes of teaching: either one 40 minute session or two 20-minute sessions, of which one can be peer teaching.

A lesson plan template is provided by Cambridge ESOL for the teacher to complete. The completed plan is also assessed.

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

Results will normally be available around two weeks after the test.

Who is TKT: Practical for?

TKT: Practical is suitable for all teachers who are teaching classes. There are no formal entry requirements, other than being a practising teacher whose lessons can be observed.

Although there is no language requirement, anyone wishing to take TKT: Practical is strongly advised to have at least an intermediate level of English Level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — e.g. at the same level as Preliminary English Test.