The IH KET & PET Teacher Training Course is a professional development course for English language teachers who prepare learners for Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary exams. It is designed for teachers working in exam-focused contexts where learners are assessed across reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

The course helps teachers develop a clear understanding of exam requirements, task types, and assessment criteria, while also building confidence in planning and delivering effective exam preparation lessons. It also provides practical strategies, classroom activities, and techniques to support learners in developing the skills needed to succeed in Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary exams.

The IH KET & PET Teacher Training Course is designed for teachers working with a wide range of age groups, including young learners, teenagers, and adults. The course focuses on exam preparation for Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary, making the content relevant to any context where learners are working towards these qualifications.

The teaching approaches, techniques, and strategies covered can be adapted to suit different age groups and learning environments.

As there is no formal assessment on the course, it is not formally accredited by an external awarding body. However, participants receive a certificate of attendance from International House Bangkok upon completion of the course, which includes the International House logo and is widely recognised within the IH network and the ELT industry.

This course is designed as a practical professional development programme focused on classroom application, exam awareness, and teaching strategies rather than formal assessment.

The IH KET & PET Teacher Training Course is a professional development course for English language teachers who prepare learners for Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary exams. It is ideal for teachers who work in exam-focused contexts and want to improve their understanding of exam requirements, task types, and effective preparation strategies.

It is particularly suitable for teachers who are currently teaching exam classes, those who want to start preparing learners for Cambridge exams, or anyone looking to strengthen their confidence in teaching exam skills across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

No. The course is designed for both new and experienced teachers. It provides a clear introduction to teaching towards Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary exams, as well as opportunities to deepen and refine existing practice.

However, as the course is focused specifically on exam preparation, teachers who already have some experience teaching exam classes may find it particularly useful for developing more targeted strategies, improving assessment awareness, and enhancing their overall effectiveness in exam-focused contexts.

No. The course is open to all English language teachers. However, an initial TEFL qualification or some classroom experience is helpful, as it allows you to better connect the course content with real teaching contexts.

Some familiarity with exam preparation teaching can also be beneficial, but it is not a requirement, as the course is designed to support both new and more experienced teachers.

No. You do not need to be a native speaker to take this course. However, you should have a proficient level of English, equivalent to CEFR B2 or above if English is not your first language.

The IH KET & PET Teacher Training Course covers a range of topics designed to develop your confidence in teaching and preparing learners for Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary exams across reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The syllabus broadly covers the following areas:

- understanding Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary exam requirements and task types
developing awareness of key language and skills needed for exam success
- exploring strategies for teaching reading, writing, listening and speaking
- understanding assessment criteria and band descriptors for productive skills
- using assessment criteria to evaluate learner performance
planning and adapting classroom activities for effective exam preparation
- sharing and evaluating practical teaching ideas and techniques

There is no formal assessment or graded coursework. The course is focused on practical application and professional development.

Quite busy! Each session combines practical input and hands-on training focused on preparing learners for Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary exams.

You will explore exam task types, develop your understanding of key skills across reading, writing, listening and speaking, and look at practical classroom strategies and activities to support exam preparation. Sessions also include opportunities to analyse learner performance, discuss teaching approaches, and apply assessment criteria to real exam-style tasks.

It's very simple! Choose your preferred course and send your application through our website. No payment is required at this stage. After we receive it, we will arrange a selection interview. You will attend an online interview with an IH KET & PET teacher trainer who will review your application and ask you about your motivation for wanting to take the course. This is to ensure that the course is a suitable match with your needs and wants. If you are accepted, you can start the course!

Payments can be made in cash at our school, by bank transfer or online by debit/credit card. Please visit our Payments page for more information.

Refunds may be available depending on the circumstances of your cancellation. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions page to view our cancellation and refund policies.   

Simply because we are one of the most reputable organisations in the world in English language teaching and have been providing teacher training and development courses for over 60 years. Our story started in 1962 when International House launched their first teacher training course in London, UK. A course that later became known as the Cambridge CELTA. Since then, thousands of teachers have chosen us for their training and development. Today, we are still one of the organisations that set the standards in teacher education.