Teach English Abroad - Cambridge CELTA Sydney

Cambridge CELTA Sydney

Check out the Sydney CELTA course description, syllabus and assessment peculiarities, and learn about accommodation opportunities in Sydney.

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Cambridge CELTA Sydney

sydney The CELTA courses in Sydney are offered by the International House Sydney – Teacher Training & Professional Centre (TTPC) a specialist TESOL teacher training centre of the International House World Organization (IHWO), which is the most reputable and the biggest network of language schools in the world. CELTA is designed for those who have no previous teaching experience or who have some teaching experience; however, don’t have any relevant formal qualifications and seek their career in TESL sphere.

Course Description
CELTA may be taken as a full-time 4-week or a part time 12-week course. The classes include maximum of 6 students. During the course the participants will learn the essentials of English language, but will pay much attention to the language from the learners’ perspective. Moreover, the participants of the course will acquire certain skills and knowledge in such branches of the language as business English, exam preparation and academic English programs. They will also learn how to conduct classes of English with young learners.

Overall, the course comprises:
• 106 hours of direct contact between trainer and the participants (sessions, discussions, trainer’s feedback and support, peer observation, etc);
• 6 hours of teaching practice with foreign students under trainer’s monitoring;
• 8 hours of observation of the lessons taught by an experienced EFL/ESL teacher.

Course Syllabus
The course syllabus includes
- teaching and learning context;
- language awareness and analysis;
- language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking;
- lesson planning and teaching resources;
- developing professional teaching skills.

Course Assessment
There is no formal final test. The trainees are assessed continuously during the course. The trainers constantly provide the participants of the course with the feedback and written commentaries to their performance. Both written assignments and practically conducted classes are evaluated.

The candidates who successfully meet all the required criteria receive the Cambridge CELTA. The certificate’s grades are “Pass”, “Pass B”, “Pass A” or “No Certificate Awarded”. The successful trainees additionally to the CELTA certificate receive report from International House where their performance and achievements are described. The report is a useful reference when applying for a job.

Accommodation Options
There is a nice opportunity to stay with an Australian host-family and enjoy the friendly home atmosphere. The convenience includes having no need to worry about dinner meals, consequently, having more time for course preparation, and paying fewer fees than when renting a separate flat.

Another alternative is to rent a flat or a house, which will be more expensive, but will offer as much freedom and peaceful atmosphere as one can only dream about.