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CELTA is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience that opens up a whole world of exciting teaching opportunities. Because it is awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of the world famous University of Cambridge, you can rely on its quality and recognition.

eaching English to speakers of other languages can be a highly rewarding career, offering you the chance to live and work abroad. You will need an internationally recognised teaching qualification. CELTA gives you the skills you need and will make it easier to get a teaching job anywhere.

CELTA full time courses are typically four to five weeks (120 hours minimum).

• Teach you the principles of effective teaching
• Provide a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners
• Give you hands-on teaching practice
• Build your confidence.

The CELTA course covers the following areas:

• Language Analysis and Awareness
• The Learner, the Teacher and the Teaching/Learning Context
• Planning for Effective Teaching
• Classroom Management Skills
• Teaching Procedures and Techniques
• Teaching Resources and Materials
• Professional Development
• Classroom Observation
• Teaching Practice
• Advice on job placement

ou will be assessed throughout the course, with no final examination. An external assessor, appointed by Cambridge ESOL, moderates each course.

There are two components of assessment:

• Teaching practice
  You will teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance at the end of the six hours.
• Written assignments
  You will complete four written assignments: one focusing on adult learning; one on the language system of English; one on language skills; and one on classroom teaching.

To be awarded the certificate you must pass both components. There are three grades - Pass, Pass 'B' and Pass 'A'.

Price
Course fees 2007: €1,550
Price includes Cambridge registration fee (€ 133.48 for 2007).

Accommodation
We can provide assistance locating accommodation for you.

It is possible to choose:

• Host Family Accommodation
• Students' House Accommodation
• Residential Accommodation
• Hotel Accommodation

Requirements:

• Have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education
• Be aged 20 or over
• Have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels

You’ll need to contact us by telephone, email, fax, or post. We can then let you know when the next course begins as well as our other scheduled course dates. We’ll be happy to answer any other questions you might have and can also help you with your accommodation.