The TWO most recognized teaching credentials / qualifications to teach TESL / TEFL overseas are CELTA & CertTESOL. They are accepted throughout the world by organisations which employ English Language teachers.
Course includes:
There are 5 main units of learning: 1) Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context 2) Language analysis and awareness Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing 3) Planning and resources for different contexts 4) Developing teaching skills and professionalism. 5) 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: Teaching practice: You will teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance at the end of the six hours.
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'.
Course length:
You can take CELTA full time (typically four to five weeks) or part time (from a few months to over a year).
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.
Course includes:
Trainees have to complete the whole course, including various written assignments and a minimum of six hours' teaching practice-i.e. proper teaching with real students. They have to pass all key components of the course to get a certificate.
English does not have to be your first language but you must be able to demonstrate a high level of English language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, whether it is a first, second or foreign language for you.
What is the difference between CELTA & CertTESOL?
Trinity lays great emphasis on reflective journal writing, professional development and self-evaluation for trainees. Both courses are accepted by the British Council as initial TESOL qualifications for teachers in its accredited institutions in the UK and in its own teaching operations overseas.
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Cambridge CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults)
CELTA is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and opens up a whole world of exciting teaching opportunities. It is awarded by Cambridge ESOL (part of the world famous University of Cambridge).
Teaches you the principles of effective teaching, provides a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners, gives you hands-on teaching practice and helps build your confidence as a teacher of English.
CertTESOL (Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
The CertTESOL is the first level of qualification you can take in TESOL, it is awarded by Trinity College London. The course is designed for those with little or, more usually, no experience of teaching English.
The course is a minimum of 130 hours of contact learning and can be taken on a full-time basis over a minimum of four weeks or on a part-time basis over a longer period, usually anything between 3 months to a year. There are a few university institutions who build in a Trinity Cert TESOL to a BA Degree in TEFL or Languages over a longer period.
CELTA is a similar teacher training qualification to the CertTESOL and is offered by Cambridge/UCLES. Although similar in its content, mode of delivery and assessment, in terms of more specific components and types of moderation and assessment the two courses differ.