Cambridge CELTA Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cambridge CELTA

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Course Details

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Course ref.	1166
Course Type	Cambridge CELTA
Min Age	18
Maximum Class Size	15
Exam Board Fee Included

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Course Description

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This course provides initial training leading to the Cambridge Certificate in English Teaching to Adults (CELTA) - the most widely-recognised international professional qualification for English language teachers.

Candidates are usually university graduates or qualified teachers, but must have a minimum standard of education that would allow entry to higher education in their country. You need not have English as your first language provided that your awareness and competence in written and spoken English enables you to follow the course without hindrance. Candidates aged 18 or 19 are accepted at the centre's discretion.



Course Content

- Language awareness: how English works, basic concepts and terms used to describe form and meaning in language and language use, language skills, and syllabus design

- Learning and teaching: educational backgrounds and traditions of learners, motivations, different learning styles

- The principles and practical realities of planning for effective teaching; selecting and adapting materials for learning activities and tasks

- Classroom management: teaching skills, classroom presence and control, monitoring and evaluation

- Resources and materials: selection, use and evaluation of commercial and non-published resources

- Professional development as a teacher: self assessment of strengths and weaknesses, working as teacher, colleague, employer


This 4-week course is intensive, and requires a full-time commitment. Lectures, workshops and observation of experienced teachers take up roughly half the contact time. Teaching practice takes up the other half, and is conducted in small groups with a teaching practice supervisor. You teach for a total of 6 hours with graded classes of students who are learning English. Teaching practice includes guided preparation of the lesson to be taught, classroom teaching practice and observation of peers, followed by analysis, reflection and feedback. Completion of lesson planning, the four set written assignments and the portfolio of coursework take place outside course contact time. Individual and group tutorials are held to monitor and discuss progress.


Assessment

There is no final written examination, assessment being based on candidates' performance throughout the course in the following three components: teaching practice, written assignments and professional development. Candidates whose performance meets the specified criteria are awarded a Pass. Those who demonstrate a significantly higher level of achievement in their classroom teaching skills may be awarded a Pass (Grade B). And those who, in addition to this, demonstrate a significantly higher level of achievement in relation to their lesson planning and awareness of the teaching and learning processes may be awarded a Pass (Grade A). A pass grade or higher merits the Cambridge CELTA. All participants will receive a detailed personal teaching profile.

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Accommodation Options

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The following options are available to trainees

Homestay Stay with a host family in the proximity of the school if you want to take away the burden of commuting whilst doing an intensive Teacher Training Course. Staying on bed & breakfast will give you the freedom to schedule your own time in the evening. Staying on half-board basis means you won’t have to worry about your evening meals so that you can dedicate all your time planning lessons for the next day!

Prices £560 for four weeks on half-board. This includes £40 accommodation booking fee.

Student residence
Residential self-catering gives you a maximum of flexibility, which can be useful if you are busy with a Teacher Training course. The shared facilities are equipped with all you will need in order to prepare your own food and relax after a hard day's work. This bright, modern residential accommodation is available year-round, close to the centre (with private bathroom).

£616 for 4 weeks. This includes £40 accommodation booking fee

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School Details - Cambridge

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The school, a modernised Edwardian house, is located in a beautiful area of Cambridge. It is close to the river, and only 20 minutes' walk or a short cycle ride from the city centre.

The school is also our specialised examination centre, and offers preparation courses for the full range of Cambridge examinations

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How to Apply

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Prices and Dates

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