CELTA

Course objectives

The CELTA course is a structured and practical introduction to teaching: it will equip you with the professional knowledge, practical skills, and confidence you need to start your teaching career. The course will show prospective employers that you:

• Understand the principles of effective teaching, how people learn and the roles of teacher and learner

• Understand how to analyse language for the purpose of teaching

• Have demonstrated the ability to put your new knowledge and skills into practice in a real-life teaching context

Entry requirements

• No previous teaching experience or knowledge is required but you should have a university degree or a standard of education equivalent to that which is required for entry to university

• Your English language level must be at least C1 and preferably C2

The assessment process

Component One – Teaching Practice You will be expected to teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two different levels of ability. Assessment is continuous and is based on your overall performance during the six hours

Component Two - Written Assignments You will be asked to complete four written assignments: one focusing on adult learning, one on the language system of English, one on language skills and one on classroom teaching

The Cambridge CELTA is awarded to candidates who meet the course requirements and whose performance meets or exceeds the criteria for both components of assessment. Your progress will be monitored by your tutors throughout the course

Course Objectives

Give you the skills and confidence to start teaching English on completion of the course

Give you an internationally recognised qualification which will help you find a work with reputable schools across the globe