Cambridge CELTA

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Certified by the University of Cambridge the CELTA course is the most internationally recognised TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate available.  Offered since the 1960s and taught in over 50 countries, the CELTA is an industry benchmark for those wanting to teach English in Australia or overseas. 

Highly practical in nature, the course provides participants not only with an understanding of communicative teaching methodologies and language, but also the opportunity to put these into practice by teaching real classes. Offered face-to-face as a 4 week full time or 12 week part time course you will gain the confidence and ability to plan and teach independently. 

Designed For

CELTA is for native or near native English speakers who want to turn their interest and enthusiasm for language, travel and other cultures into a career or unique travel experience.  You may never have taught before or speak a second language, you may already be a teacher at a primary or secondary level, or have experience teaching English and now want to formalise your experience with an internationally recognised qualification. 

Click here to listen to one of our trainers talking about the course.

CERTIFICATION & RECOGNITION

The CELTA certificate is issued by the University of Cambridge.

Our graduates can gain the dual certification of the Certificate IV in TESOL and the Cambridge CELTA.  This unique opportunity exists because the International House Certificate IV in TESOL course has been designed to align with the syllabus of the Cambridge CELTA course.  By completing the course work for one programme you can qualify for both certificates.  Graduates benefit from the international recognition of the Cambridge CELTA and can gain government funding under the Youth Allowance and Austudy schemes.  Dual certification is available for a small administration fee. 

The Cambridge CELTA is the qualification of choice for language teaching professionals and their employers worldwide.  For a listing of current teaching positions available worldwide see our job board.

In Australia CELTA meets the requirements for a qualification allowing you to teach in NEAS accredited private language schools and university language centres. (Please note the other requirements necessary to work in accredited Australian schools.)  Overseas CELTA is your ticket to teach in private language schools such as IH, EF and the British Council, public schools, colleges and university language departments. 

Every CELTA intake is externally audited by a Cambridge appointed assessor who visits the centre, moderates your teaching portfolio, observes teaching practice and oversees course grading.  This is your guarantee of quality and just as importantly a guarantee for employers who are seeking consistency in qualification standards and graduate capabilities.  The same cannot be said of any other TESOL or TEFL qualification. 

Universities worldwide recognise the CELTA course towards further related studies.  
Locally, subject credits are offered at the following universities for Cambridge CELTA & DELTA courses:

University of Sydney University of New South Wales University of Wollongong Curtin University of Technology Bond University Deakin University

University of Newcastle Monash University University of Tasmania University of New England Macquarie University University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

University of Canberra University of Notre Dame Australia Charles Sturt University James Cook University University of Queensland University of South Australia University of Western Australia

COURSE CONTENT

• 108 hours of seminars and demonstrations to explore communicative teaching methodologies including:
  1. how to teach speaking, writing, reading, listening, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, function and form
  2. teaching adults in a variety of contexts including general English, business English, exam preparation 
     classes, and how to adapt these methodologies to the younger learner classroom
  3. lesson planning
  4. how to use or adapt course books and design your own classroom materials
  5. language analysis and awareness
  6. factors affecting motivation, cultural backgrounds and learner styles
  7. teaching practice preparation
  8. detailed feedback of your teaching practice
• six hours of assessed teaching practice with real classes
• six hours directed observation of lessons taught by experienced teachers
• 80 hours of work at home including lesson preparation, assignments and course reading.

See How we teach TESOL for a detailed explanation of each component.

Further detail is available on the University of Cambridge ESOL website.

Sample daily timetable (full-time course)

10.15am –1.00pm	TESOL methodology and language analysis Workshops, discussion, group activities and demonstrations
2.00pm – 2.30pm	Teaching practice questions Discuss your teaching practice lesson with your tutor to ensure you feel confident and prepared for your teaching practice.
2.45pm – 4.45pm	Teaching practice You will teach a total of 6 hours of assessed teaching practice made up of 6 periods of 40 minutes and 2 periods of 60 minutes.
5.00pm – 5.45pm	Teaching practice feedback Your tutor will provide constructive and supportive feedback on your teaching practice to further aid your development.
2 to 4 hours	After school ‘homework’ Allocate 2 to 4 hours nightly to plan lessons, revise your course notes and complete written assignments.

ASSESSMENT

You are assessed throughout the course on your:

• 6 hours of teaching practice (lesson planning, classroom teaching and self-evaluation)
• 4 written assignments (totalling 1500 words), and 
• professional development. 

Your performance is measured against criteria which you are given at the start of the course. 
There is no final examination.

CELTA grades at IH Sydney - Teacher Training Centre, 2002 - 2008

• 12% Pass A
• 33% Pass B
• 50% Pass
• 2% withdrawn 
• 3% fail.

ENTRY CRITERIA

• at least 18 years of age
•  previous teaching experience is not required
• a level of education or work experience (in any field) that allows you entry to tertiary study
• a level of English that allows you to complete the course.  
  NB:  Non-native speakers are eligible with an overall IELTS 7.5, TOEFL 625 or TOEIC 950.

A pre-course interview will assess your potential to develop the skills required to pass the course. 

COURSE LENGTH

• 4 weeks full time or 12 weeks part time
• 120 class hours.

This is a very intensive and practical course.  You need to be in good physical and mental health.  
On full time courses it is strongly recommended that you have no other commitments to work or study.

CLASS SIZE

The CELTA is offered on a training ratio of one trainer to six trainees.

VISAS

Visas for non Australian passport holders include:

•  tourist visa and ETA
• working holiday visa
• student visa (when obtaining the dual qualification of Certificate IV in TESOL & CELTA certificate).

TRAINERS

All of our trainers are:

• accredited by the University of Cambridge
• post-graduate industry qualified
• experienced teacher trainers with an average of 12 years experience.

Please see our TESOL trainer profiles – the breadth of their experience and qualifications is unique in this fast growing industry.

APPLY FOR THIS COURSE

Please send the following:

• sections A & B (Questions 1,2 & 3) of the application form
• signed terms and conditions and indemnity and release
• current resume
• copies of certificates, diplomas and / or university degrees
• 2 passport photos.

IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre will contact the candidate upon receipt of their application and if their written application is strong arrange for an interview.  (For applicants living outside the Sydney area the interview can be conducted on the telephone.)
Enrolment is subject to successful completion of the interview.   

The interview is in two parts.  Part one is a language aptitude task which takes approx. 45 minutes.  Candidates who complete part one successfully will continue through to part two of the interview.  Part two is a discussion of the language task, ideas about teaching and learning, details about the course curriculum/ structure and an opportunity for candidates to ask further questions. The total time required for the aptitude task and interview is approximately 1 hour and 45 mins.

COURSE DATES & FEES

 

4 WEEKS FULL-TIME    Monday to Friday 10.15am - 5.45pm
2009 5th Jan - 30th Jan 9th Feb - 6th Mar 16th Mar - 9th Apr 20th Apr - 15th May 18th May - 12th Jun 15th Jun - 10th Jul 3rd Aug - 28th Aug 7th Sep - 2nd Oct 12th Oct - 6th Nov 16th Nov - 11th Dec	CELTA Course Fee: $2,600 Cambridge Assessment Fee: £97.45 Special Offer:  Complimentary YHA membership.       A deposit of $500 is required to secure your position on the course. The deposit is not due until successful completion of the enrolment interview. The balance of fees is due two weeks prior to course commencement.

12 WEEKS PART-TIME Tuesday and Thursday 5.40pm - 9.20pm Plus six Saturdays 9.00am - 4.00pm	The following Saturdays are scheduled for 2009: January - March Course January: 10,17,31 February: 7,28 April - June Course April: 4,18 May: 2,16,30,  June: 13                                                                                                       July - September Course July: 4,11,25 August: 8, 22, September: 5 October - December Course October: 10,17,31 November: 7, 21 December: 5
2009 6th Jan - 26th Mar 4th Apr - 25th Jun 30th Jun - 17th Sep 29th Sep - 17th Dec	CELTA Course Fee: $2,600 Cambridge Assessment Fee: £97.45 Special Offer:  Complimentary YHA membership.       A deposit of $500 is required to secure your position on the course.   The deposit is not due until successful completion of the enrolment interview. The balance of fees is due one month prior to course commencement.

PACKAGED PRICING OPTIONS 

(1) CELTA plus professional development distance education programmes 

CELTA Course Fee: $2,600
Cambridge Assessment Fee: £97.45
2 x professional development programmes:  $180 (Teaching Younger Learners & Teaching 1-to-1)

(2) Dual qualification of Certificate IV in TESOL and Cambridge CELTA

CELTA Course Fee: $2,600
Cambridge Assessment Fee: £97.45
Dual qualification administration fee: $250

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Please join us at one of the monthly information evenings to ask further questions about the course, job prospects, what it is like to be an English language teacher...

Wednesday or Thursday 6.00pm to 7.30pm

2009 14 Jan,   11 Feb,   19 Mar,   23 Apr,   21 May,   25 Jun,   30 Jul,   3 Sep,   8 Oct,   12 Nov,   17 Dec.

Please contact us to reserve your seat as places are limited.

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