Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

Course Code: 4232

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) - Delivered Fridays at Tonbridge Campus
The CELTA is an initial teacher training qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience, the qualification is awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of the University of Cambridge. The Cambridge CELTA has been accredited by Ofqual (the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) at Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework for England.
The CELTA is suitable for a wide range of people, it is a qualification that is recognised around the world, it is also suitable for people who wish to take a career break or change career. It is also suitable for people who are already teaching English but do not have a formal teaching qualification.
What does the CELTA at K College involve:
The CELTA is offered once a week, every Friday, from 9 am until 5 pm. There are two courses planned for 2012/13 starting in September and February. The CELTA will:
teach you the principles of effective teaching provide a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners give you hands-on teaching practice.
There are five main units of learning:
Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
Language analysis and awareness
Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
Planning and resources for different contexts
Developing teaching skills and professionalism.
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:
1.Teaching practice
You will teach for a total of 6 hours, working with classes at two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance at the end of the 6 hours.
2.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'.

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) - Level 4
The Cambridge ESOL PTLLS is embedded in the CELTA course at K College, it is a 6-credit award designed to provide teachers with initial preparation to teach in the lifelong learning sector. There will be two additional assignments to complete in order to meet PTLLS requirements. The benefits are that the CELTA with PTLLS programme gives candidates a good base from which to enter employment.
Grades for the PTLLS are issued at Pass or Fail. Assessment is largely covered by the CELTA assessment requirement.

Entry Requirements:

Am I eligible for the course:
Ideally you should:
have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education
be aged 20 or over
have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels.
It may still be possible to accept you if you do not have formal qualifications at this level but you can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete the course successfully.
How do I apply?
You need to contact Pauline Hall at K College on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , you will then be sent information about the course and a selection task, which you need to complete and return. Upon successful completion of the selection task, you will be asked to attend an interview with other prospective trainees.

Course cost: 890 + 10 materials + 108 Cambridge registration fee (these costs will be waived for anyone on benefits) ** Please note fees may be updated for 2012 intake

Course Starting: Friday 14 Sep 2012 - Part Time - Tonbridge

Course Starting: Friday 15 Feb 2013 - Part Time - Tonbridge