4-week TEFL Course San Jose, Costa Rica
Cambridge CELTA
   
Course Details
| Course ref. |
2837 |
| Course Type |
4-week TEFL Course or equivalent |
| Min Age |
20 |
| Maximum Class Size |
12 |
| Class Times |
Monday-Friday from 9am-5.00pm. There will also be six hours of classroom observations of other teachers outside of course times.
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Course Description
Course Structure and Syllabus
Our CELTA course is held in our main building and we'll be moving to new, purpose-built premises mid-year (see photo above and look out for news on the website and Facebook). Our local trainers are native speakers and fully qualified; the course follows the Cambridge ESOL syllabus (input sessions, observed teaching practice and feedback, supervised lesson preparation, written assignments and tutorials) and is monitored for quality by an independent observer. You will acquire a range of skills that will provide you with a solid foundation and a globally recognised qualification to start building your teaching career. Over its four-week duration, the course is very intensive and demanding but also stimulating and rewarding. Many candidates take the opportunity while they're here to travel around Costa Rica afterwards.
Input sessions
These sessions cover many areas, such as the following:
-Language analysis (Grammar, Lexis, Phonology)
-Error analysis and correction
-Current teaching methodologies
-The learner, the teacher and the teaching/learning context
-Effective lesson planning and preparation
-Classroom management
-Classroom resources and textbooks
-Professional development
Teaching Practice
All trainees will complete six hours of assessed teaching practice (9 assessed classes).
Accommodation Options
The school can provide assistance in organising accommodation upon request. Options include:
Family homestays
Shared houses
Apartments
Hostels
The cost of accommodation ranges from US$400 and US$800 for the duration of the course.
Airport transfers can also be arranged.
School Details - San Jose
Celebrating 30 years of life this year, the school is a private language school that teaches English and Spanish, trains teachers of both languages and offers international examinations including Cambridge ESOL.
Although not the biggest or most commercial school in the country, it is top in terms of quality. The school is the only IH affiliate and the only authorised open Cambridge ESOL centre in Central America.
You will be based in a busy but pleasant suburb of the capital, only minutes from the city centre. There are shops, supermarkets and restaurants close by. Public transport by bus is cheap.
To supplement your studies, you will find an ample supply of resource materials including teacher training videos and worksheets and a large variety of published teaching materials.
Timetable
Monday-Friday from 9am-5.00pm. There will also be six hours of classroom observations of other teachers outside of course times.
Help for Jobs
Regarding helping trainees to find work post-CELTA, the school do include professional development sessions during the course which cover the following areas:
- Descriptions of different job markets and working conditions by various staff members who have experience teaching in different areas of the world
- Description and advice regarding working for IH given by the director of studies
- A list of reputable schools with contact information for the San Jose area
- Input regarding EFL resumes and what information to include
- Input regarding interviews, including what questions to ask and what questions they will be asked
Those trainees who decide to stay in San Jose are always able to find work at one of the numerous schools in the area although the school do not provide job placement as part of the course.
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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