TESOL with TKT Course
TESOL plus TKT programme
The Worldwide School TESOL plus TKT programme aims to:
• Develop students’ understanding of TESOL theory and methodology
• Increase students’ awareness of current TESOL practice and resources available for language teaching
• Provide students with opportunities to observe qualified and experienced native ESL instructors in the classroom
• Provide students with opportunities to participate in peer observations and team-teaching
• Develop students’ knowledge of language and skills specific to the Cambridge TKT examination and practise TKT test tasks
• Improve students’ general English language proficiency
Programme Outline
5-week programme
Full time (26 hours per week)
$2375, including text book and exam fee
2008 Course Dates
23 June – 25 July*
1 September – 3 October*
10 November – 12 December*
* Subject to student numbers
Prospective Students
Our TESOL plus TKT programme is designed for:
- Non-native speakers of English who are interested in learning more about the theory and practice of English language teaching (TESOL).
- International language teachers who want to develop their knowledge of TESOL theory and practice, in an English-speaking environment.
Entry requirements
Entry to the programme requires satisfying one of the below criteria:
A current IELTS score of 5.0 academic or higher
or
WWSE General English Upper-Intermediate level
or
65% or higher on the TESOL plus TKT offshore pre-test
Pre-test available
The pre-test is designed to give prospective students an estimate of their suitability for the TESOL plus TKT programme at Worldwide School of English. The test consists of 4 tasks including writing, reading comprehension, use of English and sample TKT items.
Programme Materials
Students will work from the official Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Course textbook, published by Cambridge University Press. Supplementary materials and practice exams will be provided free of charge.
The Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
The TKT tests professional knowledge about the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Students who complete the full 5-week programme are encouraged to take the exam, but it is not compulsory. We can arrange for students to take the exam at a local test centre in Auckland. The TKT exam is offered five times a year in Auckland.
The test dates for 2008 are:
8 March
17 May
26 July
4 October
13 December