CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (CELTA)

THE INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING & TESOL EDUCATION

CELTA

Heather Mailander

ICTE-UQ CELTA Graduate & Peace Corps English language teacher, Armenia

I have nothing but good things to say about the CELTA course I completed at ICTE-UQ.

The practical training was perfect for someone with no previous teaching experience and a great foundation to travel and teach English with respectable institutes all over the world.

CELTA INFORMATION EVENINGSICTE-UQ hosts regular, free CELTA information evenings.

For dates and to register, please visit: www.icte.uq.edu.au/celta

Institute of Continuing & TESOL EducationThe University of Queensland (ICTE-UQ)Sir Llew Edwards Building (No 14)University Drive, UQ St Lucia

T (07) 3346 6770E celta@icte.uq.edu.auW www.icte.uq.edu.au/celta

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THE CELTA ADVANTAGEThe Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) is awarded by Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge.

CELTA is internationally recognised and: - has a reputation as being one

of the most robust and rigorous short TESOL* qualification courses available. Skilled CELTA graduates find themselves in demand from reputable English language schools around the world.

- is one of the most widely undertaken courses of its kind. Each year, over 10,000 people choose CELTA to open up global English language teaching opportunities.

- meets the minimum TESOL qualification standards to teach at Australian Government registered English language colleges.

* TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL teachers at Commonwealth Register of Intensive

Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) providers are required to have a recognised degree plus a recognised TESOL qualification (or equivalent). More information is available from www.aei.gov.au

COURSE CONTENTThe ICTE-UQ CELTA is a highly practical, hands-on training course designed to give you skills to: - Understand and use current

English language teaching methodology and techniques

- Select, adapt and develop your own teaching and learning materials

- Plan and deliver interactive and engaging English language lessons

- Manage a classroom - Assess and evaluate students

individual English language skills and their learning progress

The CELTA includes a combination of: - Workshops and small group-

work activities - Practical teaching

demonstrations - Observation of experienced

teachers - Supervised practice teaching

sessions with real learners of English

COURSE DELIVERYThe ICTE-UQ CELTA includes a minimum of 120 contact hours with an additional 80+ hours of independent reading, research, assignment writing and lesson preparation.

ICTE-UQ offers CELTA on a full-time basis over four weeks, and on a semi-intensive basis over 12 weeks. Please note that the CELTA course is intensive. Candidates on full-time courses will not be able to have any other concurrent work or study commitments.

THE ICTE-UQ ADVANTAGEGlobal reputationICTE-UQ is part of The University of Queensland (UQ), a university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and learning that is consistently ranked in the worlds top 50 major world ranking systems, UQ is one of Australias leading research ad teaching institutions.

Experienced trainersEstablished in 1981, ICTE-UQ is a global leader in the field of English teacher training and professional development.

The Institutes expert TESOL team has provided training, professional development and testing services to more than 3,500 trainee teachers and practising professionals around the world including for government and institutional partners in Chile, China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Mexico, Oman, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

ICTE-UQ is a founding member of English Australia, the national peak pody for the ELICOS sector in Australia, carries full NEAS# accreditation, and is a Commonwealth Register of Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider.

State-of-the-art teaching & learningICTE-UQ CELTA training is delivered in the Institutes state-of-the-art premises on the UQ St Lucia campus.

Employment & career adviceThe ICTE-UQ CELTA includes real-world, practical tips, strategies and resources to help candidates look for work and successfully launch their TESOL careers.

ELICOS - English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students

# NEAS - National ELT Accreditation Scheme

OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES

Cambridge English Language Assessment www.cambridgeesol.org

TEFL.com

www.tefl.com

SAMPLE HOURSFull-time Course: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.15pm

Semi-intensive Course: Tuesday and Thursday 4.30pm - 9.00pm

Saturday (six only) 9.00am - 4.00pm

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo previous teaching experience is required however applicants should: - Have a high standard of

competence in both written and spoken English

- Be at least 20 years old (18 & 19 year olds may be accepted at the discretion of ICTE-UQ)

- Have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education. Applicants with no formal qualifications will also be considered.

All candidates are selected on the basis of application tasks and an interview designed to assess language awareness, literacy skills and aptitude.

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATIONAssessment is continuous throughout the course and integrated into all course components. It is based primarily on lesson planning and practice teaching sessions, and a series of four classroom-based, written assignments. Candidates maintain a portfolio of written work including lesson plans, teaching materials and assignments.Cambridge English Language Assessment awards the CELTA to candidates who satisfactorily fulfill all course assessment criteria and complete all course requirements. An external assessor, appointed by Cambridge English Language Assessment, moderates each course to ensure worldwide consistency of standards and grading.

COURSE DATES & FEESFor course dates and fees visit www.icte.uq.edu.au/celta

After many years in the legal profession, I undertook a TESOL course at a well known college in Brisbane and took off to China.

However, when I started looking at job ads, nearly every reputable position required a CELTA.

In January 2010, I enrolled in the CELTA at ICTE-UQ.

I learned so much more about teaching ESL and, on returning to China, my newly acquired CELTA skills not only helped my students with their second language learning but made me more confident in the classroom. Ive now come full circle and after the course, I actually got a teaching job at ICTE-UQ, where I worked for a few years!

APPLICATION INFORMATIONAPPLICATION PROCESSComplete the Application Pack at www.icte.uq.edu.au/celta-apply and return to:

CELTA AdministratorInstitute of Continuing & TESOL EducationThe University of QueenslandBrisbane Qld 4072

F (07) 3346 6771E celta@icte.uq.edu.au

Suitable applicants will be invited to attend an information session and interview at ICTE-UQ that will take approximately three hours.

Lynne KeatICTE-UQ CELTA Graduate

ICTE-UQ CRICOS 00091C