The CELTA course is a practical introduction to teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). The certificate is awarded by Cambridge English which is part of the University of Cambridge. Worldwide the CELTA is still the industry standard for teachers.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to have a proficient level of English to begin the course. Usually applicants have completed qualifications in English but this may not be necessary depending on prior experience and knowledge which may suffice.
Assessment Method
The course includes teaching practice at Lewisham College and online observation of qualified teachers written assessments detailed feedback with tutors seminars access to the Cambridge Moodle for core units and tasks and 120 hours of lessons (plus 80 hours of self-study).
Aims of the course
The aims of the course aims are to help you understand the principles of effective teaching and acquire practical teaching skills. You will also learn how to analyse language for teaching understand how adults learn and the role of the teacher and the learner learn how to develop your knowledge and skills gain confidence and professional knowledge and gain an internationally recognised teaching qualification.
Progression Opportunities
CELTA is aimed at anyone who would like to start teaching English as a second or foreign language to adults. This could be as a new career to travel or both.
Facilities
The course focuses on communication and the communicative teaching approach to learning through tasks. This is reflected in the tasks we ask our trainees to do in the classroom with their students and in the way we train our course participants. There is a lot of group work discussion and creativity in designing activities for students.
Career Options
Career options on completion of CELTA are aimed at anyone who would like to start teaching English as a second language as a new career to travel or for both. This course is also suitable for people who have some teaching experience but would like training and to gain CELTA qualification.
