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Teaching Young Learners Cadiz, Spain

Teaching Younger Learners Extension Course (TYLE)


Important Information

To apply for this course all applicants must have successfully completed either the Cambridge CELTA, the Trinity CertTESOL course or an equivalent qualification.

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Course Details

Course ref.

3850

Course Type

Teaching Young Learners

Min Age

18

Maximum Class Size

12

 


Customer Feedback

The school was well organised and efficient. The quality of trainers was good, They were professional and worked hard to lessen the stress and tension of a tight work schedule.

It was a pleasure to do the course in Cadiz. The school was centrally placed in the old part of the city. A pleasant working environment in and out of the school. The luxury of a trip to the beach to relax at the end of a day or at the weekend was an added bonus. The cost of living was low and it was good to immersed in the culture of the surrounding area.

Jayne Dingley


Course Description

Throughout the world, and especially in Spain, teaching younger learners (3-18) has become a key part of TEFL teachers' remit. We often find ourselves teaching more children than adults. At the end of any certificate course, while trainees should feel confident about teaching adults, the same might not be said for teaching younger learners.

The school offers a short introductory course which gives you the skills you need to start teaching younger learners feeling well-prepared, confident and enthusiastic. The course covers key areas of methodology alongside practical applications and will leave you with an extensive range of ideas and activities to use in the classroom. The course has been designed in close collaboration with a large number of employers and is targeted to give you exactly the skills they are looking for and that you need.

The TYLE course takes place over three days and involves four and a half hours per day of workshops, discussions and video observations.


Accommodation Options

2 week flatshare is at EUR 228.
2 week host family (half board) is at EUR 416.


School Details - Cadiz

Located directly on the Atlantic coast of Andalucia, in the South of Spain, Cadiz is a real alternative to other city-based courses. With an approximate population of 130,000, it is large enough to have plenty going on but retains the intimate feel of a small and friendly town. It is perfect for students looking for the authentic Spanish experience with access to stunning coastlines, beaches, the freshest seafood and a wonderful climate. Cadiz is an excellent location to study for your TESOL certificate as, not only is it a great opportunity to spend a month in this wonderful city, but it puts you on the doorstep of a wealth of job opportunities throughout Andaluci­a, the rest of Spain and Portugal.

- historic city
- relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
- stunning beaches
- water sports galore
- great food
- doesn't cost the earth

Cadiz boasts the obvious attraction of kilometres of beach and an abundance of low-cost water sports for the more active trainee (sailing and surfing, wind and kite surfing are particularly popular). However, its attractions are not limited to the sun-lover: for the cultural buffs Cadiz is the real Spain. Being the oldest city in Europe, history is deeply ingrained in the city and its long tradition of flamenco, tapas and seafood, and, of course, sherry drinking is evident wherever you look. Live music can be found on a weekly basis in many of the bars and the week-long February carnival is world renowned for its music competitions and could rival Rio for its vibrancy for the locals there is no rival!

Cadiz is also ideally situated for visits to the Sherry Triangle, Seville, Granada, Tarifa and other well-known Andalucian hot spots. And if that is not enough to keep you occupied in any spare time, both Portugal and Morocco are virtually on your doorstep!

The School

The school is situated in plaza Mina, a beautiful, leafy square in the centre of the old town. It has excellent, well-appointed classrooms, a social area and a study area which is well stocked with EFL course books, resource material and magazines for creating your own materials. In addition, the school has projectors in each room, photocopying and printing facilities and has Wifi throughout the school.
With a dedicated team of helpful, experienced and dynamic staff you will be provided with all the help and support you need both during the course and after, in your search for employment. Andalucia has a thriving TEFL network and we have strong links with numerous employers throughout the South of Spain and Portugal. Should you wish to go further afield the school has a Careers Officer who will be able to provide you with individual and personalised advice.


Help for Jobs

The team at the school understands that finding a job following the TESOL course is nearly always of paramount importance to trainees, and they are ideally positioned to help achieve your goals

Finding work within Spain:
The team at the school are able to offer able to offer unrivalled employment connections throughout Spain and especially in Andalusia. Schools in Spain are actively looking for teachers and there are currently more jobs than teachers which places all of our graduates in an excellent position. The overwhelming majority of graduates who are looking for work in Spain are successful.

They are proud of the quality teachers who come through our courses, proud of their membership of regional (ACEIA*) and national associations (FECEI**) and networks and, most importantly, proud to be confident in their trainees' ability to find work.

So confident are they, that they can offer guaranteed job offers*** for successful graduates of the TESOL course at reputable schools within Spain..

Throughout the world:
If you are looking to work further afield then you can benefit from the training team's first-rate knowledge of up to the minute global English teaching markets and trends.

And this doesn't stop at the end of the course; the school's Careers Service is always available to graduates and actively looks to provide as much post-course support as they can.

They provide:
Individual interviews to look at your personal employment goals
Individual CV/Resume consultations
Comprehensive schools listings
Jobs board: regularly updated with job adverts
Careers library: stocked with books, articles, country profiles, job hunting resources
Detailed listings of TEFL internet sites
Job search tips: where to look and how to apply
Advice on contracts, visas and other bureaucratic issues
Network of graduates and other TEFL professionals for advice and recruitment help

Following the TESOL cert. course they actively provide their graduates with advice and support:

Prompt and personalised references this can be vital in securing your teaching position
Regular email updates on job offers
Free professional development

***Guaranteed job offer:
The school guarantees this offer to be within a respectable, honest and professional school with which they have a significant connection (be it through ACEIA; FECEI or other professional networks, associations or organisations). This is only open to EU citizens or those non-EU citizens with legal permission to work within the EU. It is only open to those who obtain a grade B or above overall. It is not the guarantee of a job, it is the guarantee of at least one firm job offer which you may decide to accept or decline. This is only open for those recent graduates looking for work for the duration of the academic year.


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.


Prices and Dates

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3 day course starting 06/08/2012 for
3 day course starting 13/09/2012 for