CELTA 

Cheltenham International Language Centre has been running teacher training courses in Teaching English as a Foreign Language since the mid 1980s.We offer courses leading to the Cambridge ESOL CELTA which is an internationally recognised qualification. The course is designed for those with little or no experience of English language teaching.We offer intensive face to face courses and from April 2012  blended learning courses (CELTA online) You can find more information about these courses using the links.

We pride ourselves on our friendly, relaxed atmosphere, the quality of support we offer and the results our trainees achieve because of this. 

Training Team

All our trainers are permanent members of the teaching team ( we don't employ freelance trainers of buy staff in to work on our CELTA courses) and we have worked together for a number of years developing the course we run today. When not working on a training course, tutors will be teaching EFL classes, which means we are practitioners as well as trainers and able to keep up to date with the latest techniques and resources. Two of our trainers are assessors for the CELTA scheme so they externally moderate a number of CELTA courses at other centres. This all means you will be taught by experienced trainers who are part of an established team.

 The CELTA course:

• Teaches you the principles of effective teaching
• Provides a range of practical skills for teaching
• Gives you hands on teaching experience
• Builds your confidence

 Who the Course is For

 You should take a CELTA course if you:

• Are starting a career in English Language Teaching
• Have been teaching English Language, but don't have a formal qualification
• Are looking to have a career break or change
• Want to teach ESOL in further, adult or community education in England & Wales

Course Content

There are five main units of learning:

• Learners and teachers, and teaching and learning content
• Language analysis and awareness
• Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
• Planning and resources for different contexts
• Developing teaching skills and professionalism

Course Assessment

There are 2 components of assessment:

• Teaching practice and
• Written Assignments

There is no final examination.  To be awarded the certificate your must pass both components.  An external assessor appointed by  Cambridge ESOL, moderates each course.

 Entry Requirements

Ideally you should:

• Have a standard of education 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  

If you do not have formal qualifications, but can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete the course then we may still accept you.

Support

We are especially proud of the support we give to our CELTA trainers.  Staff and trainees are all located in our own building which helps create a friendly, relaxed learning atmosphere. 

Jobs and Recognition 

CELTA is accepted throughout the world by organisations employing English language teachers.  It is the most widely taken qualification of its kind. Although CILC does not act as a recruitment agency,we do receive information regarding jobs overseas and in the UK. 

After completing their course successfully, previous CELTA candidates have:

• Gone overseas to start their first teaching post
• Continued teaching using the qualification to find a better post or work for a different employer
• Worked part time teaching ESOL classes in the UK
• Worked on summer courses in the UK

Course Fees and Dates 2013

How to Apply

Complete an application form and return it to us as soon as possible by email to cilc@glos.ac.uk or by post.

When we receive your application we will contact you to arrange an interview or a telephone interview if you are overseas.

British Council English Teaching Graduate Scheme - Opportunity to apply for 50% funding (tuition only) for a CELTA course.

The aim of this scheme is to support unemployed UK graduates who are keen to pursue a career in Teaching English as a Foreign Language but who have not yet had the opportunity or do not have the resources to do so.