4-week TEFL Course Nottingham, United Kingdom
Cambridge CELTA
Important Information
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Course Details
Course ref. |
2457 |
Course Type |
4-week TEFL Course or equivalent |
Min Age |
18 |
Maximum Class Size |
12 |
Exam Board Fee Included |
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Class Times |
Monday to Friday 9.00 - 17.00 |
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Customer Feedback
Really great school, teachers were so friendly and helpful. There was always a great atmosphere in the classrooms.
-Chloe Cunningham-
The school and trainers were excellent. They listened to our concerns and supported us through the 4 weeks. The course was very comprehensive.
-Bob Manekshaw-
The course was as intensive as expected, but the workload was actually not as bad as I thought! It was more covered than I imagined it would be.
The course was professionally run. The tutors were very experienced and supportive. Other teachers at the language school also assisted with lesson preparation.
-Louise Coe-
Course Description
The Cambridge ESOL CELTA course is a four-week, full-time course which provides initial training in TEFL. The course includes a variety of input sessions on topics such as teaching methodology, language awareness and phonology, observation of experienced teachers and six hours’ assessed teaching practice. Each course is assessed by a Cambridge ESOL assessor, on a one-day visit towards the end of the course.
The syllabus covers:
- Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
- Language analysis and awareness
- Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
- Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
- Developing teaching skills and professionalism
To succeed, and be awarded the certificate, participants must have fulfilled all of the following conditions:
- attended the whole course
- taught six hours under supervision
- observed six hours ’ teaching by experienced teachers
- maintained and submitted a portfolio of all course work including all written assignments and materials related to teaching practice
- met the criteria in the two assessed course components – (a) planning & teaching, and (b) classroom-related written assignments
Essential requirements:
- a minimum age of 18
- at least 2 A levels or their equivalent
- a high competence in spoken and written English, whether English is your first or second language. Please note that if English is not your first language, you will need to prove your competence, for example by achieving IELTS band 7 or equivalent
Accommodation Options
Homestay
Homestay accommodation can be arranged through the school, if required. All is within easy travelling distance of the school.
Residential
Residential accommodation is offered in self-catering apartments, which are also located within easy travelling distance to the school. These comfortable apartments are fully furnished, with modern conveniences.
Hotels and Guest Houses
The school's Accommodation Officer can also organise short or long term stays in local hotels or guest houses in excellent locations, close to the city centre and the training centre. All are pleasantly decorated with en-suite facilities.
School Details - Nottingham Clarendon Park
The school is located just north of the city centre and enjoys easy transport links to places both in and outside Nottingham
It is a modern centre fully equipped with classrooms, a computer suite, free internet and email, self-study area and up to date resources.
Timetable
Monday to Friday 9.00 - 17.00
Help for Jobs
During the course we run a careers workshop offering guidance on how to get that all-important first job in TEFL. Individuals are also offered assistance throughout the course, and we have developed links with recruitment agencies for worldwide employers, as well as being in close contact with organizations such as International House in Prague, for example. Our training staff have a wide range of experience in different countries and are able to give first-hand advice on job-seeking. We currently have a 100% success rate for course members going on to find employment in their chosen countries.
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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