Description

The certificate is an initial training course. Its general aims are to develop basic practical awareness a combination of language awareness and classroom skills and to equip trainees with the confidence, resources and resourcefulness that they will need to stand up in front of a class of EFL students and then to continue learning how to teach.

The course provides a practical introduction to the teaching of English as a Foreign Language. There is a limited amount of reading and written work involved, all of which is related to the practical classroom requirements of teaching practice (TP). TP is the central element of the course, on which the majority of the assessment is based, although written assignments are also compulsory.

The course is extremely intensive. Trainees need to commit themselves full-time to the course for the entire four weeks. Days are quite long. It is desirable, therefore, not to be living too far away from the ICBC Santa Lucia centre, and accommodation can be arranged if necessary.

Highlights

1. Teaching practice: You will teach a total of 6 hours, working with classes at two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance at the end of the 6 hours.

2. Written assignments: You will 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.

There are five main units of learning:
* Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
* Language analysis and awareness
* Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
* Planning and resources for different contexts
* Developing teaching skills and professionalism

Qualifications

Ideally you should:
* Have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education
* Be aged 20 or over
* Have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

2,000 depending on exchange rate

Program Fees Include:

Tutoring, materials, lunch, refreshments & certificate

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 3 - 6

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Instituto Chileno Britanico de Cultura's Mission Statement

Elevate the standards of teaching and learning English language, contributing to the development of international communication and to the integration of our society into the globalised world.

Year Founded

1938