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4-week TEFL Course Wroclaw, Poland

Cambridge CELTA


Important Information

Early Bird Price

If you make payment 5 weeks before the course starts, you will get a discount of £50.

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Course Details

Course ref.

1660

Course Type

4-week TEFL Course or equivalent

Min Age

20

Maximum Class Size

12

Exam Board Fee Included
Class Times

Mon-Fri 12.00-21.00

 


Customer Feedback

The course was demanding and intensive. I learned a lot and am glad I took it.

Tomasz Janiewicz


It is intensive, hard work, but not beyond someone who is dedicated's capabilities. I believe it is everything it should be, and thoroughly worth doing.

Peter Jennings


I really enjoyed the school and the trainers were absolutely great!! All the resources we needed were there and the trainers helped us in every way possible. I was very happy with the way the courses were designed and I would definetely further recommend the course.

Susanna Hoelscher


Course Description

The CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is intended for those without previous experience in ELT and for teachers with some experience but no previous training in ELT.

Success in the CELTA has enabled many candidates to obtain their first teaching position and the course is highly regarded by employers as providing sound, initial training. It has a strong practical bias, with daily teaching practice. The CELTA is recognised internationally and over 7000 people take the course every year worldwide.

Admission requirements: The course is open to both native speakers of English and those whose first language is not English. In either case a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Candidates are usually university graduates. Participants must be at least 20 years old by the date of the start of the course.

How to apply: Submit a completed application form and pre-interview task. We will then contact you for an interview, which may take place over the phone if you are not resident in Wroclaw.

Course Content: The course comprises approximately 60 hours of "input" (demonstration and discussion of teaching techniques plus language awareness activities); daily teaching practice; 8 hours observation of experienced teachers. Specific areas covered are:

Language analysis and awareness
The learner, the teacher and the teaching/learning context

Planning for effective teaching of adult learners

Classroom management and teaching skills for teaching English to adults

Resources and materials for teaching English to adults

Professional development for teachers of English to adults

Assessment: Teaching practice is assessed by the course tutors through continuous assessment. There are also four written assignments, with a practical orientation. Participants are required to keep a portfolio of their work throughout the course. Successful candidates will receive one of three grades: PASS, PASS "B" and PASS "A"


Exchange rate Please note that fluctuating currency exchange rates may mean this course is slightly more expensive than advertised. Check with the school once you are offered a place.


Accommodation Options

Accommodation will be paid for directly to the school upon arrival.

Single room in a shared apartment, no meals

This option is open to teacher trainees and is in a furnished, shared flat. Sheets and bedding are provided and participants have their own bedroom. There is also a communal living room. Washing machine and telephone are provided. Distance from the centre varies, but no more than 15-20 minutes by tram or bus.
Price is approx. GBP 210 for a 4-week period.

Single accommodation or hotel accommodation is also available on request.


School Details - Wroclaw

This school was established in 1994. The modern school building is right in the centre of the Old Town, just off the main Market Square. It's also about 20 minutes walk from the main train station. There are eleven classrooms, including a computer room, a teachers' room, a resource centre and a small students' library. There is a second teaching site with six classrooms a ten-minute walk from the main building.

Currently there are eighteen teachers, a DOS (Director of Studies) and an ADOS (Assistant Director of Studies). The school has adult classes at all levels from beginners through to Proficiency, plus a young learners department for children from the age of five upwards. There is also a small amount of in-company work, with some classes starting at 8.00am. The school's social programme includes Kids' Club, Conversation Club, seasonal parties and events. A newsletter comes out every two months, and there is also an on-line 'Teen Magazine' - www.teenmag.ih.com.pl


Timetable

Mon-Fri 12.00-21.00


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Employment prospects in Poland

The situation for newly qualified teachers in Poland is seen to really quite good. Schools start recruiting in about June for positions starting in late September. If your personality and performance on the course fits the school's requirements, it may also be possible to pick up work there on completion of the course. TEFL Job opportunities do exist still in the autumn, but your choice of schools will be more restricted.


How to Apply

1. Choose the start date which interests you. If you’re still unsure, please choose an approximate date for now - you will be able to specify later.
2. Register your details with Cactus TEFL (1 minute) to help us track your application.
3. Download the application form and save it on your computer.
4. Complete it offline in your own time
5. Go back to www.cactustefl.com, sign in and submit your completed form.

You can also submit an application by email. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you have any problems with the application procedure.


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