The Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELT) is an initial course that aims to provide the necessary skills to teach English as a Foreign Language. Certification is awarded by the QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland). Previous teaching experience is not a requirement. Acceptance of applicants is based on completion of the application form and screening procedures (interview and tasks). There is no requirement to have a degree to take this course but you will need a CELT and a degree (level 7) to teach in a recognised language school in Ireland.
Non-native speakers must have an English level of C1, IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Course fee: €1300 (subject to change)
COURSE OUTLINE
In line with the Department of Education & Skills requirements, the course is 120 hours+ in duration and includes:
GRADING AND CERTIFICATION
The course has two components – the teaching practice and a portfolio. The final grade is reached through assessment of these two elements of the course. Successful trainees will be awarded a grade of either Approved or Approved with Distinction. Trainees are required to gain an Approved grade in both components in order to be awarded an overall Approved. Trainees are required to gain an Approved with Distinction grade in both components in order to be awarded an overall Approved with Distinction. The CELT certificate will state the overall grade awarded as well as individual grades for the Teaching Practice and Portfolio components. Trainees are regularly informed of their progress through oral and written feedback from trainers on the course.
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION AND TEACHING PRACTICE
Trainees have the opportunity to observe and teach seven assessed lessons to language learners at a minimum of three distinct levels.
Topics include: Communication Activity, Receptive Skills (Reading or Listening), Systems – Grammar, Systems -Vocabulary etc.
PORTFOLIO
The portfolio contains all material related to the teaching practice as well as a series of 6 assessed modules which will be completed over the duration of the course. Trainees draw upon their own experience, what they have learnt in input sessions, their teaching practices, and EFL resources to complete assignments.
CELTA at ACET
If you are interested in beginning a career in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) or if you are a TEFL teacher without a formal qualification, then Cambridge Certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) is suitable for you. CELTA is internationally recognised as one of the best initial ELT awards by quality schools and colleges across the world.
CELTA is highly rewarding and suitable for candidates with no teaching experience or those who need a refresher course. You will learn about the principles of effective teaching and practical skills to make you a confident English language teacher. The course content includes practical input sessions, supervised lesson planning, teaching practices, classroom observations and guided feedback from both your tutors and fellow trainees. You don’t need teaching experience to apply for the CELTA but you will need to complete a language awareness task and interview as part of your application.
If you are interested contact Laura at academic@acetireland.ie
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