Cambridge English Teaching Qualifications

Exam Modules and Assessment

Currently, 3 core module exams and 2 specialist module exams are available for registration. For each module, candidates are required to answer 80 multiple choice questions in 80 minutes. Candidates can take all modules together or choose the modules that meet the needs. Exams can be taken in one time or separately, in any order, over several times.

Test Dates in 2022

Please find "TKT Exam Dates 2022" file from "Download" part of this page. 

Test Fee (With effect from April 2022) 

For individual 

• 1-2 modules: RMB 1,069.14 per module per candidate
• 3 or more modules: RMB770.44 per module per candidate 

For group registration 

• 1-2 candidates or modules: RMB1,069.14 per module per candidate per session
• 3-5 candidates or modules: RMB770.44 per module per candidate per session
• 6-25 candidates or modules: RMB729.24 per module per candidate per session
• 26-99 candidates or modules: RMB688.04 per module per candidate per session
• 100 or more candidates or modules: RMB667.44 per module per candidate per session

*Note: All the above fees are VAT included. The fees include local exam service fee and Cambridge board fee. The Cambridge board fee is RMB296.64 per module.

Results and Certificates

TKT results are issued with certificates to centres approximately 4-5 working weeks after the answer sheets are received in Cambridge. British Council will be responsible for sending the certificates to candidates via EMS or SF Express.

Exam Preparation: For more information, please kindly go through the Cambridge Assessment English Official Website  or contact the hotline directly.

Cambridge Assessment English Hotline: 400-650-7871

Email: info-east-asia@cambridgeenglish.org 

Exam Modules

Currently, Delta Module 1 exam is available for registration at our Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing office. Chongqing office will only accept Distance Delta Candidates. Beijing office also offers Delta Module 3 exams. The Delta exams are held twice a year in June and December on fixed dates set by Cambridge English.

Assessment Methods

The Module 1 examination consists of two 90-minute written papers, with a 30-minute break in between (3 hours 30 minutes in total). Module Three is assessed with a written assignment. For detailed information regarding Delta different modules, please visit Cambridge English Website.For detailed information regarding Delta Modules, please refer to Cambridge English Website

June Exam Session in 2022:

Module 1 Exam Date: 1st June 2022    9:00 – 12:30

Module 3 Exam Date: 6th June 2022 12:00 (China Beijing Local Time)*

*British Council only accepts Module 3 assignment to be submitted before this deadline.

Module 1 & Module 3 Private Candidate Exam Registration (Register through British Council office):

Module 1 Private Candidate 

*Exam Fee: CNY 3003.48 per person

Registration Deadline: From now on to 12th April 2022 before 17:00 (China Local Time)

Module 3 Private Candidate 

*Exam Fee: CNY 1575.90 per person

Registration Deadline: From now on to 29th April 2022 before 17:00 (China Local Time)

*Note: All the above fees are 3%VAT included. The fees include local exam service fee and Cambridge English board fee. 

Module 1 Distance Delta Candidate Exam Registration

Module 1 Distance Delta Candidate -International House London (IHL) :

*Exam Fee：CNY 633.45 per person

Module 1 Distance Delta Candidate - Other Distance Centre (BELL, NILE, ITI): 

*Exam Fee：CNY 1462.60 per person

Registration Deadline：Distance Delta candidates may reach us via email regarding your registration deadline on our system. 

*Note: All the above fees are VAT included. The fees for Distance Delta Candidate include local exam service fee only. Cambridge English board fee should be paid via distance Delta centres. Please reach your Distance Delta centre first before applying on our website.

Please notice: All candidates must complete above fee payment on our registration system online before the registration deadline.        

For registrations of TKT and Delta exams, please visit: https://publicsession.britishcouncilexams.cn/ and click on “Registration Guidance ” for application procedure. Candidates who wish to apply for special arrangements are advised to reach us at least one week before the registration deadline set by the British Council. For more test day information, please reach our contact in relevant office.

Please pay attention to the following refund policy:

50% of the local charge can be refunded if cancellation is requested at least five working days prior to the examination with sufficient evidence. No refund is provided if a cancellation request is received within five working days of the examination or if the candidate is absent from the examination. Sufficient evidence must be given at least 5 working days before test for cancellation. This evidence can be either in Chinese or English. Evidence can be a medical report or accident report etc., which should be issued by an authorized body. In a medical report, the report should:

• bear both the signature of the doctor and stamp of the institution
• indicate that the situation bars the candidate from taking the exam on the scheduled date. 

Please select ‘Cancel the exam’ in ‘My Exam’ section and send us the evidence issued by an authorised body via email. If your cancellation request is approved, the refund is expected to arrive in your account in around 15 working days.