Course Information

Introduction

This 35-day CELTA course leads to the Cambridge CELTA qualification. It gives a structured route into teaching English to adults. The programme combines input sessions, observed teaching practice and continuous feedback. Successful completion results in the CELTA certificate, recognised by many employers worldwide.



Entry Requirements
Applicants will attend an interview online or in person at EC London.
Once you have been notified that your application has been successful, you will be required to pay the full fees in order to secure your place on the course.
CELTA participants must:
Have a standard of English (a minimum of Cambridge English CAE Grade A) which would enable you to teach a range of levels
Have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education
Be a minimum of 20 years old

Teaching Practice
The course includes six hours’ teaching observed by tutors and peers. Course participants have regular teaching practice throughout the course.
You will be observed teaching at two levels during the course and you will teach lessons of up to an hour, depending on the stage of the course.
On days when you are not teaching, you will observe your peers and give constructive feedback on their lessons.



Workload & Assessment
Participants are expected to attend 100% of the course.
During the course, you must:
Teach a total of 6 hours of assessed lessons
Write lesson plans and self evaluations for the lessons you teach
Observe your peers teaching and take part in giving constructive feedback on each others’ lessons
Observe 6 hours of lessons taught by experienced teachers
Submit 4 assessed written assignments (comprising of a total of 3000 words)

In addition to the core contact hours, we estimate that participants need to spend a minimum of 80 hours for the required reading, research, pre- and post- session tasks, assignments and lesson preparation.
There is no final written examination. The assessment is continuous and participants are assessed on their language knowledge, planning and lesson preparation, teaching, assignments and professionalism.
Final grades awarded consist of Fail, Pass, Pass B and Pass A.

IT Requirements for online CELTA course
Participants need the following to be able to teach online:
Internet:
Low Resolution Video Calls – 500kbps (up/down)
HD Resolution (720p) Video Calls – 1.2 Mbps (up/down)
Full HD Resolution (1080p) Video Calls – 2 Mbps (up/down)
You can check your bandwidth here: https://www.speedtest.net/

Hardware requirements:
A computer with the capability to run Zoom.
External devices:
USB webcam or integrated webcam
USB/Bluetooth/3.5mm Headset or microphone & speaker integrated in your device (built-in)

Objectives

1. Plan clear, stage-by-stage lesson plans with achievable aims for adult ESL classes.
2. Teach receptive and productive skills using appropriate classroom techniques and materials.
3. Analyse and present grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation accurately for adult learners.
4. Manage classroom interaction, monitor learners and handle common error and behaviour issues.
5. Use assessment and constructive feedback to track learner progress and adapt future lessons.

Who Should Attend?

1. Unqualified English language teachers working in private language schools who need a formal initial qualification.
2. Recent graduates aiming to teach English abroad or online.
3. Private tutors moving into group teaching or seeking to formalise their practice.
4. Volunteer educators and trainers in adult learning centres or NGOs who teach English.
5. Language school teachers and managers who teach part-time and require Cambridge-recognised certification.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

The course agenda will be as follows:
• Technical Session 08.30-10.00 am
• Coffee Break 10.00-10.15 am
• Technical Session 10.15-12.15 noon
• Coffee Break 12.15-12.45 pm
• Technical Session 12.45-02.30 pm
• Course Ends 02.30 pm