In this section you will find first-hand information and further resources to help you prepare for and pass the information and communications technology (ICT) skills test.
The ICT skills test is intended to ensure that everyone qualifying to teach has a good grounding in the use of ICT in the wider context of their professional role as a teacher.
The ICT skills test assesses your ability to carry out basic ICT tasks using the following types of applications:
- presentation
- text editor
- spreadsheet; and
- browser
Resources
The following resources are available on this website to help you to familiarise yourself with the test format and, if necessary, improve your skills in the areas covered by the test:
- information on test content, structure and layout
- ICT benchmark test - interactive (includes some helpful hints to the ICT tests in general on the opening pages) and non-interactive version
- practice tests - interactive (includes some helpful hints to the ICT tests in general on the opening pages) and non-interactive version
- a glossary of key terms, and
- a list of further resources
The instructions and examples provided assume you have a basic knowledge of ICT. If you have no knowledge of particular application, you are advised to acquire some skills before working through the materials on this website.
Help
If you need further assistance, you can email our ICT helpdesk at icthelpdesk@tda.gov.uk.
