Diploma in TESOL Newcastle, United Kingdom
Cambridge DELTA
   
Important Information
Please also note that the price quoted below is exclusive of the exam fee, which is around £247.
Course Details
| Course ref. |
3457 |
| Course Type |
Diploma in TESOL |
| Min Age |
21 |
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Customer Feedback
The course was great fun. It was a great confidence booster and was good in how much you learn in just four weeks.
- Yasmin Stephenson - December, 2010
The course was challenging because of its intensity however the presentation and support from the tutors allowed it to be managable. Professional set-up with good facilities at school. Good selection of text books for each level of student.
-John Dowson-
Course Description
What is the DELTA?
If you have substantial experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages, and are ready to further your career, you i is advisable to get the DELTA qualification. This internationally recognised qualification helps you to:
-deepen your understanding of the principles and practice of teaching the English Language to adults
-examine your current practices and beliefs
-apply the results of your learning and reflection to your current teaching position and more senior roles.
How does DELTA relate to TEFL/TESOL?
'TEFL' or 'TESOL' are terms often used to describe qualifications for English Language teachers. The Cambridge DELTA, the advanced TESOL/TEFL qualification for practising English Language teachers, was previously known as DTEFLA and the 'RSA diploma'.
Who is the DELTA for?
You may be a graduate, or already hold an initial teaching qualification, and are considering obtaining the DELTA to facilitate further career progression. The qualification is perfect for anyone wishing to extend their professional experience and accept new responsibilities as it not only demonstrates a commitment to the profession, but is also proof of ability.
You may be looking for an opportunity to increase your understanding of the principles and practice of English Language teaching to help improve your overall performance in the classroom. As part of this process, DELTA courses encourage you to analyse your existing practices and beliefs. They also help you to apply the results of your learning and reflection both to your current professional life and to contexts beyond your present and previous teaching experience.
What does the DELTA involve?
You can take DELTA full time (typically two to three months), or part time (from six months to over a year). A Distance Learning programme is also available.
Your course features a mixture of theory and practice to enhance your understanding of the English Language, while examining in depth the principles of effective teaching and the practical skills required for teaching English to adult learners.
The course includes:
-Teaching practice
-Observation of experienced teachers in the classroom
-Completion of a range of practically focused written assignments
-An extended assignment
-A written examination.
There are six main units of learning:
-Understanding, knowledge and awareness of language
-The background to teaching and learning English at adult level
-Resources and materials
-Working in the classroom
-Evaluation, monitoring and assessment
-Professional development
As part of your course you should expect 120 contact hours with fellow candidates and course tutors and 10 hours of teaching adults. Four of these lessons are supervised and assessed by a course tutor and one is externally assessed. In addition you have 10 hours' directed observation of lessons, with 5 of these being live lessons taught by experienced teachers. You spend around 300 hours on reading, research and assignment writing.
There are three components of assessment:
1. Coursework
There are seven coursework assignments. Six of these are internally assessed; the seventh is externally assessed. In addition there is overall external moderation of your coursework by Cambridge ESOL.
2. Extended assignment
The extended assignment is a case study of a learner. It is supervised by the centre and externally marked.
3. Written examination
The written examination is externally set and marked.
To be awarded the Diploma, you must pass all three components. There are two grades - Pass and Distinction.
Who recognises DELTA?
The DELTA is accepted throughout the world by organisations which employ English Language teachers. The Cambridge DELTA has been accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as a Diploma in Teaching ESOL at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework. DELTA is also integrated into some MA programmes. Cambridge ESOL also works with international ELT organisations to ensure the acceptance of the DELTA globally.
Am I eligible to apply?
Ideally you should:
-have at least two years' full time (1,200 hours) experience of teaching English to adults within the past five years
-have a range of teaching experience in different contexts and at different levels
-be a graduate and/or have an initial teaching qualification
-have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels.
Centres may still accept you if you do not strictly meet all of these requirements but can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete the course successfully. This is entirely at the centre's discretion.
Accommodation Options
This can be arranged on request. Self-catering accommodation is available at Charlotte House, a two-minute walk from the school. The cost of self-catering apartments is £80 per week.
Homestay self-catering accommodation is £90 per week and homestay half-board accommodation is £110 per week (full board is £130 per week). Homestay accommodation is subject to availability.
School Details - Newcastle
The school was opened in 1978, founded on the principles of bringing people of the world together and raising the standards of English language teaching.
It is a friendly English language school with a maximum of 200 students, so there is very much a " personal touch". The school has a video room, a self-access room and free emailing and internet access in our computer suite. There is a super cafe with Wi-Fi access for lap-tops and other portable devices.
The school is located in the centre of the lively university city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, close to theatres, galleries, museums, restaurants, night-clubs and pubs as well as relaxing gardens and parks. The city has a world-famous reputation for friendliness and fun and was recently voted one of the ten most exciting cities for nightlife in the world!
Help for Jobs
Finding a job
It has been estimated that more than one billion people in the world today speak, or are learning to speak English. The range of locations and situations in which English language teachers are in demand is enormous.
Working with this school
This school's World Human Resources recruits hundreds of teachers each year to work in affiliated schools. Most contracts with the schools are for one year. Salaries are locally appropriate and are usually payable in the local currency. Return air-fare, paid holidays and assistance with accommodation are offered on most contracts outside the UK. This school is perhaps unique in the world of TEFL in offering an international career structure to its staff. Now interviews can be held in Newcastle for jobs throughout the world
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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