4-week TEFL Course Cuernavaca, Mexico
Cambridge CELTA
 
Important Information
To broaden their educational experience, CELTA candidates will have the opportunity to learn about and enjoy the Mexican culture, visiting astonishing places around the city:
Free transportation will be provided for three excursions to the following touristic places:
- Saturday, February 19 - Tepoztlan, one of Mexico's magic towns.
- Saturday, February 26 - Mexico City
- Saturday, March 5 - Taxco, one of the world's treasures, a Mexican colonial town known the world over for its silver.
Course Details
| Course ref. |
5354 |
| Course Type |
4-week TEFL Course or equivalent |
| Min Age |
18 |
| Maximum Class Size |
12 |
| Class Times |
Monday - Friday
10.00 am - 9.00 pm |
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Course Description
The CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - course is the best known teacher training course for English language teachers in the world. The CELTA provides initial training leading to a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, probably the best choice available for an initial ELT (or TEFL/TESOL) qualification. It is intended for those with little or no previous English Language teaching experience and for teachers with some experience but little previous formal training.
The certificate course programme is designed to enable candidates to:
1) Develop an awareness of language, knowledge of the description of English and apply these in their professional practice.
2) Develop an initial understanding of the contexts in which adults learn English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and the learner.
3) Develop familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to adult learners of English.
4) Develop basic skills for teaching adults in the classroom.
5) Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners for teaching, testing and for reference.
6) Identify opportunities for their own future development as professionals in the field.
Teaching Practice
Teaching practice is a main component of the certificate and takes place every day. Small groups of trainees (maximum six) obtain experience by working with classes at different levels from elementary to intermediate. The content of the lesson is monitored by the tutor and after each teaching practice session the lesson is discussed and evaluated by the trainee group and their tutor. Trainees must liaise with other members of their group outside course hours to ensure a series of cohesive lessons.
Observation
The observation of experienced, qualified teachers is an intrinsic part of the course and takes place outside course hours.
Mode of Assessment & Certification
There are three components of assessment on the course:
1) Candidate’s professional development
2) Assessment of teaching practice.
3) Written assignments.
Assessment is on a continuous and integrated basis. There is no final examination. Candidates are assessed primarily on their supervised teaching practice and four written assignments of 3000-4000 words in total.
Candidates will be informed of the progress they are making by written commentary on their teaching practice and also in one-to-one tutorials throughout the course.
A Pass grade is awarded to candidates whose overall performance in teaching practice and the written assignments meets the specified criteria. Pass grades A/B are awarded to candidates who have demonstrated a significantly higher level of achievement in teaching practice than that required to meet pass level criteria. Candidates who do not pass the course will be issued with an attendance certificate.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should
a) be at least 18 years old by the starting date of the course.
b) have a good standard of education i.e. university entrance standard or equivalent.
c) have an awareness of language and a competence in both written and spoken English that enables them to follow the course.
Course directors may use their discretion in admitting to courses candidates who do not fulfil the above but it should be borne in mind that candidates should be of a standard comparable to b) and c) above.
Accommodation Options
The school can arrange accommodation for all trainees and there are lots of options to choose from. Accommodation can be arranged to start from the Sunday before your course begins, and will end on the Saturday after your course finishes. It is possible to stay for extra nights, and this can be arranged for a supplement before your course starts.
Please note that accommodation will be paid directly to the school upon your arrival.
Mexican homestay accommodation
Most families live within a 20 minute walk of the school. You can expect to live in a 1 or 2 storey house or an apartment. Families often have children or grandparents living with them, so there is plenty of opportunity to practice or learn some Spanish. Please note that very few families speak other languages. You will get your own bedroom, bed linen and towels are provided and one load of washing will be done for you per week. Half board homestay accommodation includes breakfast and dinner which is normally served between 8pm and 9pm.
4 week homestay with breakfast only: $30 USD per night
4 week homestay half-board: $33 USD per night
The school can also provide airport transfers to your host family for $40 USD. Please make sure that you give the school your flight details if you require this.
Self-catering shared apartment
You can share a 3 bedroom apartment with other trainees on your course. The apartment is close to the school and a laundry service is provided.
4 weeks in a shared apartment: $ 790 USD
Hotel accommodation
Cuernavaca has a huge choice of hotel accommodation, and there are plenty of hotels within a 30 minute walk of the school.
Low-price hotels cost around $35 USD per night, mid-price hotels cost around $60 USD per night and top-price hotels cost around $130 USD per night.
School Details - Cuernavaca
The Training Centre
The CELTA training centre is located in a beautiful Mexican Hacienda style house very close to the city centre which promises a truly cultural experience for its students. The building has 6 classrooms, a study corner where students can use computers, printers and a photocopy machine, and there is also Wi-Fi internet access throughout.
The school is located in a very convenient area near downtown. Therefore, there are plenty of restaurants, shops, and transport, including the Casino de la Selva bus station, which provides constant service to people travelling to Mexico City and its airport available.
Facilities
The classrooms are equipped with the necessary technology to help you succeed in your CELTA course.
The training centre features the following:
- study corner where trainees can work on their assignments and lesson planning
- free photocopying for your teaching practice lesson plans and lesson materials
- printing facilities which you would usually have to pay something for
- free use of PC's and an internet connection
- free Wi-Fi in case you are carrying your own laptop
- a data projector for PowerPoint presentations or to show a DVD or video clip from the web or hard drive
- a nice terrace where you take your breaks, have a snack or a drink
- an Overhead Projector
- television and DVD player
Timetable
Monday - Friday
10.00 am - 9.00 pm
Help for Jobs
Combined with the session on 'Finding a Job in Mexico', which is normally given by the Director, the school offers trainees guidance when looking for jobs through a session about 'Professional Development and Employment in TESOL' , which includes advice on CVs and job interviews once they have successfully completed their course. The course tutors have a wide range of contacts throughout Mexico and abroad and can help place CELTA graduates in schools around the world. For those interested in staying in the Mexico City area, contacts in local schools can be provided.
The CELTA course in Mexico City is recognized by SEP (Secretaria de Educacion Publica), which means that getting a job in Mexico can be a simple process. A large number of CELTA graduates from the school now work in other schools in Mexico; in Playa Del Carmen, Cuernavaca, Queretaro and Monterrey, and for those interested in these options, it is often possible to organize a telephone interview during the final week of the course. Trainees are able to find employment in private language schools, private primary schools, secondary schools and high schools as well as private Universities.
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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