FAQ-TKT

How many questions are there in the TKT papers?

• There are 80 questions in each of the three modules

• There are 50 questions in each of the three modules

• There are 100 questions in each of the three modules

How many marks is each question worth?

• Each question is worth two mark. All questions are equally weighted.

• Each question is worth one mark. All questions are equally weighted.

• Each question is worth one mark. Some questions are five marks.

How do I mark the answers on the answer sheet?

• You shade the lozenge for the answer you think is correct.

• You tick in the box that is correct

• You underline the word which you think is correct.

Do I need to take all the TKT modules?

• No. You can take one, two or all three of the TKT modules, in the correct order.

• No. You can take one, two or all three of the TKT modules, in any order.

• Yes, You need to take all the modules.

What is the highest mark I can get?

• Band 3. The other possible results are band 4, band 2 and band 1.

• Band 5. The other possible results are band 3, band 2 and band 1.

• Band 4. The other possible results are band 3, band 2 and band 1.

Will I get a certificate?

• No, You won't get any certificates.

• Yes, you will receive a separate certificate for each module taken.

• Yes, you will receive overall certificate for all modules.

When is the TKT exam?

• TKT exams take place throughout the year. Contact your local Cambridge

  ESOL exam centre for specific dates.

• TKT exams take place two times a year. Contact your local Cambridge

  ESOL exam centre for specifi c dates.

• TKT exams take place four times a year.

How can I enrol for the TKT?

• You can enrol through the online and pay at the local Cambridge ESOL centres.

• You can enrol through the online.

• You can enrol and pay at local Cambridge ESOL centres.

Will my own English language skills be tested in the exam?

• No, the TKT tests teachers’ knowledge of teaching, not their language skills.

• Yes, you will be tested your English skills.

• Yes, the TKT tests teachers’ knowledge of teaching and also their language skills.

Do candidates need to have a certain level of English before taking the TKT?

• No, you don't need to have any English level.

• No, but it is strongly advised that you have at least an intermediate level of

  English (CEF: B1 / PET level).

• Yes, you need to have at least an advanced level.