Description

Target candidature

The Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) is an introductory course for candidates who have little or
no previous English language teaching experience. It may also be suitable for candidates with some experience but little previous
training.

Course aims

The course enables candidates to:
* Acquire essential subject knowledge and familiarity with the principles of effective teaching
* Acquire a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners
* Demonstrate their ability to apply their learning in a real teaching context.
Candidates who complete the course successfully can begin working in a variety of ESOL teaching contexts around the world.

Syllabus overview

This document outlines the syllabus and assessment criteria for CELTA.
The following syllabus is a reflection of the pre-service entry point of prospective candidates and outlines both the subject knowledge
and the pedagogic knowledge and skills required for beginner ESOL teachers.
The syllabus consists of five specific topic areas:

* Topic 1 Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
* Topic 2 Language analysis and awareness
* Topic 3 Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
* Topic 4 Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
* Topic 5 Developing teaching skills and professionalism.

Highlights

The most popular ESOL teacher training course

Teaching English to speakers of other languages can be a highly rewarding career, offering you the chance to live and work abroad. You will need an internationally recognised teaching qualification, and CELTA highly regarded throughout the world gives you the skills you need and will make it easier to get a teaching job anywhere.

TEFL or TESOL are terms often used to describe qualifications for English language teachers. CELTA, the most widely taken initial TESOL/TEFL qualification of its kind in the world, was previously known as CTEFLA and the 'RSA certificate'.

* Widely available
CELTA courses are designed by individual centres, based on specifications produced by Cambridge ESOL. They are available at over 286 approved centres in 54 countries, providing almost 900 CELTA courses every year.

You can take CELTA full time (typically four to five weeks), or part time (from a few months to over a year). It is also possible to study for CELTA online with the Cambridge CELTA Course Online.

* Continuous assessment
You will be assessed throughout the course, with no final examination. An external assessor, appointed by Cambridge ESOL, moderates each course. There are two components of assessment:

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

* 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.

To be awarded the certificate you must pass both components. There are three grades Pass, Pass 'B' and Pass 'A'.

* A Cambridge qualification
Because it is awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of the University of Cambridge, CELTA is internationally recognised, highly respected and a benchmark for quality.

Qualifications

* Do you have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education?
* Are you aged 18 or over?
* Is your English good enough to teach at a range of levels? (CEFR C2 or high grade at C1, Pass A or B)

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

1700 US Dollars

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 5

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

International House Beirut's Mission Statement

The mission of ALLC International House is to provide high-quality, affordable education. Founded in the early 1980's, the American Lebanese Language Center (ALLC) has played a prominent role in adult education in Lebanon. Our centers throughout Lebanon offer students the opportunity to benefit from a wide range of computer and language courses. ALLC offers students the opportunity to learn practical and comprehensive skills, and to enrich and expand their existing knowledge. Students acquire the skills necessary for their personal and professional development.

Year Founded

1985