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Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
(CELTA)
Celta Overview
The Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults CELTA (formerly
the CTEFLA) is run in over 120 centres world-wide and is widely regarded as one
of the most important forms of training in TEFL. It is recognised
internationally. What follows is key information regarding the course and the
course structure.
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The 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.
During the course, candidates develop familiarity with the principles of
effective teaching and acquire a range of practical skills for teaching English
to adult learners. The course includes teaching practice, observation of
experienced teachers in the classroom and completion of a range of practically
focussed written assignments.
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Celta Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
be a least 18. It is generally recommended that candidates should be aged 20 or
over, but candidates aged between 18 –20 can be accepted at the centre’s
discretion
have an awareness of language and a competence in English, both written and
spoken, that enables you to undertake the course and prepare for teaching a
range of levels
have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers
and to successfully complete the written assignments and the practice teaching.
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Candidates should normally have, as a minimum entry requirement, a standard of
education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education. We may
at our discretion, accept applicants who do not have formal qualifications at
this level if screening indicates that you would be likely to complete the
course successfully.
Centres also have to satisfy themselves that the course is suitable for all
applicants in terms of their experience, background, and their career plans.
In addition all applicants must complete a pre-interview task and attend an
interview, either face to face or, if overseas at the time of application, by
phone. The admission procedure is designed to safeguard applicants' interests.
The application challenges you and shows you the areas you'll be involved in
during the course, and also helps the centre to accept only those that we think
can successfully complete the course. If you wish to apply for a course,
download the application pack, print the application form and send it by post
or email with the pre-interview task to our training department.
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Celta Course Content
The course is very intensive and concentrates on the practical rather than the
theoretical with a significant amount of teaching practice. The course is
divided into 4 main areas:
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Methodology Input i.e. techniques and strategies for teaching
Language Awareness i.e. grammar, lexis and phonology
Supervised and observed Teaching Practice, teaching English to two groups of
different level learners. Guidelines for further professional development after
the course.
Trainees will be expected to spend several hours per evening on lesson
preparation, homework, research, reading and longer written assignments.
Observation of experienced teachers is also included in the programme.
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This is a very intensive full-time programme over 4 weeks. Class size is kept to
a maximum of 6 trainees per tutor. Each course is assessed by a representative
of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
Celta Application
To apply for the CELTA you need to complete the application form and related
task. The task includes an essay. The application challenges you and shows you
the areas you'll be involved in, during the course, and also helps the centre
to accept only those that we think can successfully complete the course. If you
wish to apply for a course, print the application form (contained in the
application pack available for download) and send it by post or email with the
pre-interview task to our training department.
Like to find out more? Try these links:
View a detailed course syllabus
More CELTA
info. From University of Cambridge, UK
Download our Application Pack
Pay the deposit online (after receiving confirmation
letter)
Find out more about living in Thailand
Check out the course schedule
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