Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

What is the Cambridge CELTA?

The Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) is an internationally recognised teaching certificate awarded by Cambridge ESOL. The course is taught at our Dublin school, in the lovely Temple Bar region of the city. Successful completion of the CELTA program at Kaplan International Colleges will allow you to enter the English language teaching profession with a good basis from which to develop as a teacher of English. This highly practical course is suitable for candidates with little or no English language teaching experience and no formal training. 

Why should I take the Cambridge CELTA?

• Recognised internationally by the best schools and colleges 
• Externally validated by the University of Cambridge
• This course creates better teachers
• The CELTA program is featured in the great location of Temple Bar at our Dublin English school
• A range of great accommodation options available here. 
• Provides more job opportunities
• It guarantees quality as all trainers approved and trained by CMB
• Recognised by the Irish Department of Education and Science
• It's only available 4 times per year! (Jan 30, Jun 5, Sept 10, Nov 12) 
• New for 2012: Part time CELTA course, 12 weeks (Feb 22) 

 

Cambridge CELTA is for you

• If you want the best available training for your English teaching career
• If you are open minded, interested in experiencing new cultures and meeting new people
• If you wish to travel worldwide by using the "Teaching Passport"
• If you want a qualification that gives you an advantage when finding a job internationally  
• If you are ready for an exciting new challenge  

Special Cambridge CELTA Promotion

Accommodation and flights are included in the package and you will depart on Friday, July 6th.

Please contact us at dublin@kaplan.com if you are interested!

Promotional price: CELTA course and job placement = 1495€

Cambridge CELTA Course Information

Teaching Certificates	Lessons*/Week	Levels	Length	Location	Start Dates 2012	Course Price	Accommodation  Price
Full Time CELTA - English Teaching Certificate	Min. 120 hours, includes tuition, teaching practice, guided feedback, tutorials and planning	CEFR C1/C2	4 weeks (plus 6 hours pre-course preparation)	The Presbytery Building, 7 Lower Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland	Jan 30 Jun 5 Sep 10 Nov 12	€1495	€195 per week (Self-catering Apartment with walking distance, private bathroom and wireless Internet)
Part Time CELTA - English Teaching Certificate	Min. 120 hours, includes tuition, teaching practice, guided feedback, tutorials and planning	CEFR C1/C2	12 weeks (plus 6 hours pre-course preparation)	The Presbytery Building, 7 Lower Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland	Feb 22	€1595	€195 per week (Self-catering Apartment with walking distance, private bathroom and wireless Internet)

Length: 4 week full-time course (plus 6 hours pre-course preparation).

Recommended ages: 18 +

English Entry Requirements: Awareness of language and a competence in English, both written and spoken. For non-native speakers, a proficiency plus level or CEFR C1/C2 would be required for entry to this course. Their English will be assessed at the acceptance interview and in the pre-interview tasks.  The acceptance is always at the discretion of the Centre. 

Academic Entry Requirements: Degree preferred but not essential, awareness of language systems and a competence in English, both written and spoken. Candidates must have a level of education which would allow them to enter University (UE or NCEA Level 2 in NZ) although a degree is preferred.

Application: Once students have applied, have taken the interview and been accepted onto the CELTA program, they are required to complete a task of 20 assignments by the commencement date of the course.

Hours of tuition per week: Min. 120 hours. Includes tuition, teaching practice, guided feedback, tutorials and planning.

Classes held on Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
The part time class is held Mondays, 5.30pm-8.30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5.30pm-9pm 

The course focuses on the following key aspects:

• Language analysis and awareness
• The Learner, the Teacher and the Teaching/Learning Context  
• Language Skills: Reading, listening, speaking and writing
• Planning and resources
• Developing teaching skills and professionalism
• Teaching practice
• Classroom observation

For more information about Cambridge exams and the CELTA course visit www.cambridgeesol.org/teaching/celta.htm.

For more information about the course at Kaplan International Colleges, email dublin@kaplan.com   

Cambridge CELTA Certificates

Assessment of all components of the course (teaching practice, four written assignments and professional development) is on a continuous basis and there is no final examination. The course is internally assessed and externally moderated by an assessor who is approved by Cambridge ESOL and the final certificate is issued by Cambridge ESOL.

CELTA is accepted throughout the world by organisations which employ English Language teachers. The Cambridge CELTA has been accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) at level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework. Cambridge ESOL also works with international ELT organisations to ensure the acceptance of CELTA globally.