CELTA

Next 12 weeks' part-time CELTA starts on 24 September 2022

Next full time CELTA starts on 4th July 2022

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

The CELTA course provides initial teacher training, leading to a Certificate in English language Teaching to Adults.

CELTA is ideal for people without previous teaching experience, who want to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL).

CELTA provides further training for PGCE / Cert Ed teachers with no previous training in EFL.

CELTA is popular with overseas qualified teachers who want to update their methodology and learn about new teaching strategies.

The CELTA is the only independently moderated TEFL training certificate and therefore highly valued around the world. CELTA provides practical teaching experience, where trainees learn by doing.

Course Dates 2022

Part-Time CELTA Instalment Plans

ISE Hove are pleased to offer additional instalment plans for the Part-Time CELTA

Please be aware that all instalments must be paid in order for a candidate to pass the course and receive a certificate.

Instalments may be made via standing order, debit card, credit card or using post-dated cheques.

Course Components

The CELTA is awarded on successful completion of the programme which includes:

• 4 Written Assignments
• Assessed Teaching Practice (Total of 6 hours)
• Observation of Qualified Teachers (6 hours minimum) 

Course Content

The course covers five topic areas, as shown in the table below.

Programme delivery

CELTA courses are designed to deliver an integrated programme. They do not, therefore, deliver each topic area as a block of learning and most sessions in the programme will make reference to subject matter covered in more than one area. For example, a language analysis session may include language analysis for the teacher (Topic 2, Language analysis & awareness); problems particular learners may have with a language area (Topic 1, Learners & teachers and the teaching & learning context), and strategies for classroom teaching (Topic 4, Planning & resources and Topic 5, Developing teaching skills & professionalism).

Over the course candidates build up knowledge related to all the topics covered in the CELTA Syllabus while at the same time developing classroom skills.

Assessment

There are two modes of assessment:

i) written assignments which relate directly to one or more topics

ii) continuous assessment of teaching practice, which includes planning, teaching and self-evaluation.

The following table summarises how CELTA assessment relates to the five topics. Written assihgnment titles in italics.

Assessment of CELTA Syllabus Topics

FAQs

Q: What are the entry requirements?

A: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a sound reason for taking the course, an Advanced level of English and be at least 20 years of age. Both native and non-native English speakers are eligible.

Q: Is there an exam?

A: No, you are assessed on your Teaching Practice,? Written Assignments and portfolio, which is compiled throughout the course.

Q: Will I be able to get work with a CELTA?

A: CELTA is the initial qualification for teaching English, recognised and required all over the world. No other qualification is better for finding work. The demand for English language learning continues to grow steadily and ISE graduates have a tremendous success rate in finding jobs both locally and abroad. (Examples of recent ISE CELTA graduate progression available on request from teachertraining@ise.uk.com)

Q: What are the topics of the Written Assignments?

A: You will complete four assignments: one on adult learning; one on the language system of English; one on teaching language skills; and one on classroom teaching.

Application

To apply please complete the downloadable CELTA Application Form and CELTA Pre-Interview Task and send them together with a copy of your passport by post or email in PDF / JPEG format.

If you have any questions please contact our Teacher Training Department via email at: teachertraining@ise.uk.com

Timetable

Full Time courses run from 09:00 - 17.30 each weekday.

Part Time courses have mandatory input sessions every Thursday evening from 18:00 - 21:15

Teaching practice sessions run on either Tuesday evenings from 18:00 - 21:15 or Saturdays from 10:00 - 13:15.

In addition candidates will be required to complete lesson planning and preparation and to read and research input topics in advance.

Accreditation

The CELTA is accredited and externally assessed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Department.