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CELTA Course and Certification
IH Cape Town is pleased to offer the Cambridge CELTA course jointly facilitated by both International House Barcelona (IH Barcelona) and International House Cape Town (IH Cape Town). Not only will you get to experience the Cambridge CELTA course but our trainers will bring their wealth of teaching experience and other insights to enrich your overall learning journey. The CELTA teacher training course is the original teacher training course for English Language teachers.
2012 COURSE DATES
14th of May to 8th of June
25th of June to 20th of July
13th August to 07th September
1st of October to 26th of October
2012 COURSE FEES
R12, 700.00
This includes the Cambridge registration fee, tuition and stationery. It does NOT include the cost of a teaching methodology book (approximately R430) or grammar book (approximately R470) that we recommend that you purchase. These books will be available for purchase from IH Cape Town.
CONTACT:
TEL: +27 21 433 0546 / +27 21 433 0548 / Email: info@ihcapetown.com
THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE CELTA
This course provides initial training and a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). It is intended for those without previous experience who wish to enter the profession and for teachers with no previous training in this field. Success in the Certificate has enabled many candidates to obtain their first teaching position: the course is highly regarded internationally by employers as providing sound initial training and a strong basis from which to develop as a teacher of English.
WHY THIS TRAINING COURSE?
Probably the most internationally recognized certificate for teaching EFL/ESL in the world.
Highly qualified and experienced trainers.
Extensive supervised teaching practice.
Practical approach to methodology.
Personalized individual tutorials.
Expert careers advice and access to the IH World Network of 140+ schools.
Moderated by the University of Cambridge ESOL Teaching Awards
COURSE CONTENT
Learners and teachers and the teaching and learning context.
Language analysis and awareness.
Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Planning and resources.
Developing teaching skills and professionalism.
Classroom observation.
Teaching practice.
TEACHING PRACTICE
Teaching practice (TP) is an integral part of the course, and is what differentiates a good training course from an inferior one. TP with real students provides the experiential learning which is so essential to good training.
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATES
Trainees are continuously assessed in all the syllabus areas, particular emphasis on their teaching ability. At the end of the course, successful candidates receive the Cambridge Certificate and an International House Progress Report.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be at least 20 years old at the start of the course. They must have a standard of education which would allow entrance to higher education in their country. They must have awareness of language, and a competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables them to follow the course. They must also have the potential to develop into effective teachers.
COURSE DESIGN
Full-time course over four weeks.
Courses have a minimum of 120 contact hours, plus a further 80+ hours required for outside of class-time tasks, including assignments and lesson planning. This course is very intensive and requires a full-time commitment. It is not possible or advisable to hold even a part-time job while on the course.
CONTACT
TEL: +27 21 433 0546 / +27 21 433 0548
Email: info@ihcapetown.com
