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Literacy QTS skills test

In this section you will find first-hand information and further resources to help you prepare for and pass the literacy skills test.

It is important that you demonstrate a high level of literacy in all areas of your work in school. This applies to all teachers, not just those with specific curricular responsibilities for literacy or English.

You will not be tested on your knowledge of the English national curriculum or on how to teach it.

Test content

Test content

Find out what type of questions you can expect in your literacy test.

Test format

Test format

Find out more about the onscreen test structure.

Practice materials

Practice materials

Get materials including tips on the areas of literacy covered and interactive online tests to practice at home.

Glossary

Glossary

Our helpful glossary gives you an at-a-glance overview of the terms you may encounter in the literacy test.

Further resources

Get our recommendations for books that can help you prepare for the literacy skills test.

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