TKT Preparation Course Brighton, United Kingdom
TKT: Teaching Knowledge Test
   
Course Details
| Course ref. |
3318 |
| Course Type |
TKT Preparation Course |
| Min Age |
18 |
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Customer Feedback
Quality of the school and trainers were excellent. The course was extremely intensive but rewarding.
-Jackie Hall-
The school was great - fantastic students and location. The course was great and I've learnt a lot. I feel confident enough to be a teacher now after this month. The trainers were great - both seemed to have a slightly different approach but both were very encouraging and knowledgeable.
-Tessa Okell-
The school was excellent and the trainers were very helpful and supportive throughout the course
-Rebecca Knowles-
Course Description
What is TKT?
TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) is a Cambridge award testing professional knowledge for English language teachers.
It aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world. It does not test teaching ability or a teacher’s language proficiency.
TKT focuses on:
• different methodologies for teaching
• the 'language of teaching'
• the ways in which resources can be used
• the key elements of lesson planning
• classroom management methods for different needs
Who is TKT for?
• TKT can be taken at any stage in a teacher’s career.
• It is suitable for teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners all over the world.
• It is also ideal for people who would like to teach English but have not yet started teaching.
• Teachers need to have at least an intermediate level of English - level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – This is equivalent to Cambridge PET, IELTS band score of 4, TOEFL computer-based test score of 133)
TKT is ideal alongside or in preparation for Cambridge ESOL's well-established teaching awards: ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching) and CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults).
What does TKT involve?
TKT has three modules. These can be taken together at the same time, or separately, in any order, over a period of time. For each module there is a test of 80 questions which lasts 80 minutes. Candidates must select the correct answer and mark this on a computerised answer sheet.
Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching
Module 2 - Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching
Module 3 - Managing the teaching and learning process
You receive a grade from Band 1 (lowest) to Band 4 (highest). TKT is not a pass/fail test.
Please note that there is an examination entry fee of £25 per module. Please include these fees with the payment for your course.
Funding
Funding for these courses may be available for EU teachers under the EU Socrates-Comenius Programme
For further information on funding for EU teachers contact your National Agency
Accommodation Options
2012
Single room half board with host family (all meals except weekday lunches) £130 per week
Single room half board with host family (all meals except weekday lunches) 24/06/2012-26/08/2012 £138 per week
School Details - Brighton Central
Today, with 50 years' experience teaching English and running schools, this group of schools is one of the largest and most successful international English language training organisations, with a total of seven schools worldwide. All UK centres are accredited by the British Council and are members of English UK (formerly ARELS). The teacher training courses at the Brighton school is validated by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
Help for Jobs
Work Placement & Further Career Development with St Giles:
What happens after you successfully complete your course? As a qualified and trained St Giles Teacher you\\\'ve learnt your new skills with one of the EFL industry\\\'s most respected and leading organisations. Your career and travel opportunities are endless, and we\\\'re committed to helping you on your way. Opportunities for employment can exist in all eight of our year-round schools, as well as with our rapidly growing Junior Summer Camp operation. Exciting placements also exist overseas with our global network of partners. All career advice, placement and counseling are included in your course fees, while presentations will take place routinely throughout your course with us.
How to Apply
1. Choose the start date which interests you.
2. Register your details with Cactus TEFL (1 minute) to help us track your application.
3. Download the application form and save it on your computer.
4. Complete it offline in your own time
5. Go back to www.cactustefl.com, sign in and submit your completed form.
6. We will keep you posted by email throughout the process.
You can also submit an application by fax, or post. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you would like us to post you an empty application form.
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