The CELTA is world wide recognized initial qualification for the EFL/ESL teachers. Although it may be a bit more expensive than other TEFL courses, its recognition far outweights its costs. A CELTA center in Milan is situated right in the city center near the two main railway stations (Centrale and Garibaldi).

Course Description

CELTA is an intensive 4-week course, which focuses on:
• methodology of teaching English;
• approaches to presenting and practicing new material;
• teaching to develop writing, reading, listening and conversational skills;
• usage of teaching aids.

Further Studying and Job Possibilities

After the completion of the course, there are a number of opportunities for further studying or working. It is possible to enroll for the Certificate for ESOL Subject Specialists course, if you seek job opportunities in Further, Adult or Community education in Great Britain. Another alternative is to take “Young Learners Extension to CELTA”, which will give you a chance to teach both adults and children.

If your choice is to go straight to work and apply your newly acquired skills, then the center in Milan may lend a helping hand. There are more than 100 private language schools in Milan, which cooperate with the CELTA center. If there are any job places vacant in any of the schools, the center will surely provide you with the possibilities. Besides, you may undertake the process of finding a job yourself and search the internet, since plenty of jobs are available in all parts of the world.

How to Apply

• Start by choosing the start date that suits you (or approximate start date).
• With Cactus TEFL register details about yourself, so that the center is able to track your application.
• Download the application form and save it on your computer.
• Complete the application, go back to the Cactus web page and submit it.