4-week TEFL Course Beijing, China
Cambridge CELTA
  
Important Information
Please note that you will be required to pay your course fees in Chinese RMB. The total course fee is: RMB 13,500.00 which is approximately GBP 1250.00.
Once accepted onto the course trainees will be required to pay a deposit fee of RMB 300.00 (approximately GBP 289.00).
Course Details
| Course ref. |
2288 |
| Course Type |
4-week TEFL Course or equivalent |
| Min Age |
20 |
| Maximum Class Size |
12 |
| Exam Board Fee Included |
 |
| Class Times |
9.00am - 5.30pm including teaching practice (Self-study and lesson planning also required) |
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Customer Feedback
Excellent trainers, very supportive. I loved the way in which they taught us, very interactive and interesting. The course was presented in a logical way and the assignments we did were 100% relevant. - Eileen Tong - January, 2011
Facilities were very good including access to computers and teaching resource library over the weekends and in the evenings. Our tutors were very supportive and set a perfect example of how to be a great teacher to the trainees. The course was challenging as I had hoped it would be. The first couple of weeks were overwhelming due to the amount of input we were given. However, this was needed and it was great to be able to then use the input in the lessons towards the end of the course.
-Samantha Day-
Course Description
CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults course provides initial training leading to a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. It is intended for those without previous experience who wish to enter the profession and for teachers with no previous training in this field. Success in the Certificate has enabled many candidates to obtain their first teaching position: the course is highly regarded by employers as providing sound initial training and a strong basis from which to develop as a teacher of English.
Why this training course?
Recognition as a qualified English teacher both in Britain and abroad.
Knowledge of the English language, its grammar, phonology and lexis.
Knowledge of up to date methodology of language teaching to adults (i.e. age 16+)
Preparation for later study at diploma or post graduate level.
Course content
Morning sessions include:
English grammatical structures and their functions
Modern teaching methods
Teaching of pronunciation (phonology)
Teaching of lexis
Error analysis and correction
Classroom resources and textbooks
A brief study of a foreign language
Afternoon sessions are devoted to:
Teaching practice in small groups
Feedback on teaching practice with tutor & colleagues
Supervised preparation of lessons
Observation of teaching
Teaching Practice
This is an essential part of the course and is done in small groups of trainees. After the teaching practice feedback is conducted with tutors and colleagues.
Assessment and Certificates
Assessment is continuous and candidates will receive feedback throughout their course. In addition to the teaching practice candidates are required to complete a Teacher Practice Log and four assignments during the course. These assignments are designed to develop candidate's teaching, learner and language awareness. At the end of the course successful candidates receive the Cambridge Certificate and a Progress Report.
Course Design
The course consists of four weeks of intensive study Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. Candidates must also allow sufficient time for self-study, lesson planning and assignments. Full attendance is very important. It is not possible or advisable to hold even a part-time job while on the course.
Enrolment Procedure
Applicants for the course must complete an application form and pre-interview language awareness task and send it back to us at Cactus. Once the school has reviewed your application they will then need to conduct an interview with you in person or by telephone. The interview is critical in determining suitability for the course. A deposit is then required to secure your place on the course.
Books
Recommended reading for the course includes:
GRAMMAR
- PRACTICAL ENGLISH USAGE by Michael Swan (OUP) or GRAMMAR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS Teachers by Martin Parrott (CUP)
METHODOLOGY
- You are also advised to have access to a methodology book; either HOW TO TEACH ENGLISH by Jeremy Harmer (Longman) or LEARNING TEACHING by Jim Scrivener (Heinemann).
Accommodation Options
The accommodation we recommend is the City Central Youth Hostel. It's at the Beijing Railway Station, a twenty-minute walk from the training center. It's 100 RMB for a single room (about $12.50) or 140 for a double. This hostel was actually recommended to us by past trainees and has proved very popular. It has cooking facilities and rooms for families as well as individuals.
Clients have to arrange accommodation themselves.
School Details - Beijing
Established in 1975 in London, this language centre group is accredited by the British Council and has over thirty years of language teaching and training experience in 100 schools in eight different countries including the Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Slovakia and Vietnam. The centre adheres to rigorous international standards, and its students achieve an exceptionally high level of examination results.
Timetable
9.00am - 5.30pm including teaching practice (Self-study and lesson planning also required)
Help for Jobs
Teachers who have successfully completed our training courses are offered the opportunity of teaching for sister schools abroad in China, Russia or Vietnam, thereby gaining initial teaching experience in a supportive environment. We are also in contact with a number of international school chains and are happy to assist in providing more details.
The benefits of starting your teaching career with this school include: Full Academic Support, Return Travel, Accommodation, Holiday Pay, Opportunities for Professional Development, Membership of an International Network, New Cultural Experiences, Competitive Local Salary, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 12 month renewable contracts, Medical Cover.
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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