The CELTA is the most widely recognised qualification both in the UK and internationally for entry into a career in English Language Teaching to Adults, ELTA. Suitable candidates will be offered jobs by Saxoncourt Teacher Recruitment at the end of the course.
This 4-week course offered by Saxoncourt TT, which is both extremely intensive and practical, provides candidates with a most thorough grounding in ELTA teaching techniques through a combination of instruction, observation and teaching practice.
The course itself involves 120 contact hours and includes a minimum of 6 hours observed teaching practice with English language students. The input sessions concentrate mainly on language analysis and classroom methodology, and include the following:
- The principles of student-centred learning
- Developing students’ language skills
- Analysis of language
- Clarifying and checking students’ understanding of language
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Professional development
- Daily contact hours will normally span some 7 to 8 hours (from 09.30 to 17.00 hrs) with teaching preparation and written work in addition.
Successful candidates will receive the UCLES Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, CELTA.
Entry requirements
Entrance test and interview, proficiency in both written and spoken English. No previous teaching experience is required. Minimum age 20 (18 exceptionally). In accordance with Cambridge ESOL criteria, candidates should be qualified to a level equivalent to entry into Higher Education, though allowances may be made at the discretion of the school.
Course length: 4 weeks
Start dates 2010: 12 April, 10 May, 7 June*, 5 July*, 2 August*, 1 September*, 27 September*, 25 October, 22 November
Course fees 2010: £895/£945* plus £65 registration fee (includes materials). A non-refundable deposit of £200 is required to secure a guaranteed place on the course.
