"I completed my CELTA teacher training course in Sevilla, Spain, with the extremely friendly and expert assistance of StudyGlobal.  The course was very professionally coordinated and I learnt a huge amount from the CELTA tutors, staff, other teachers and fellow teacher-trainees. It was a fantastic experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for an intense but stimulating and very enjoyable educational qualification. Of vital importance, and what I am particularly grateful for, is the comprehensive information about the course and assistance with accommodation provided to me by StudyGlobal both before and throughout - their willingness and ability to answer all my queries was a great help and enriched my experience greatly, so thank you!" -- Monique Ward, New Zealand / CELTA Sevilla, Spain

"I went to Seville, Spain, to study the DELTA in late 2004. My course and accommodation were organised by StudyGlobal and I have to say that it made the whole process a lot easier and faster for me. I was the only person on the DELTA not to have difficulties with my accommodation, which was close to the school, comfortable and friendly. The DELTA itself was incredibly intense, but it is definitely worthwhile to further my career in EFL teaching and open up new opportunities." -- Emma L. Smart, New Zealand / DELTA Sevilla, Spain

CELTA Description:

1. CELTA Aims

2. CELTA Entry requirements

3. CELTA Selection procedure

4. CELTA Course programme

5. CELTA Assessment

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1. CELTA Aims: CELTA (originally CTEFLA) is the most widely recognised initial qualification for those wishing to start a career in ELT (English Language Teaching) and the minimum required qualification for most serious ELT schools. CELTA is designed for those with no previous ELT experience, or those with some limited experience who feel the need for formal training, new ideas and an approved certificate. It is intended for native English speakers, or non-natives of near-native proficiency. CELTA is a highly practical course which provides initial training in English language teaching to Adults. Successful CELTA candidates will gain a thorough basic grounding in all areas of modern ELT. It aims at laying a firm foundation on which a teacher can build with experience. The course combines classroom methodology and a grounding in language and learning issues with guided and assessed teaching practice. It presents a view of the principles underlying language teaching and deals extensively with the analysis of English from a learner’s perspective.

CELTA courses in Seville are full-time 4-week intensive courses of approximately 126 hours, of a very ‘hands on’ nature, complying fully with the UCLES guidelines and syllabus. You will be teaching from day 2 of the course.

The CELTA demands a great deal of work, both during and after course hours, so you should not take on other work during this time.

2. CELTA Entry requirements:

Cambridge regulations state that candidates must:

• be at least 20 years old by the end of the course

• have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers

• have a competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables them to follow the course and complete all the assessed elements successfully

There is no formal academic entry requirement for CELTA. However, the recommended minimum entry requirement is that candidates should have formal qualifications which would allow entry into higher education in their own country. Most candidates have a first degree.

3. CELTA Selection procedure:

Selection of candidates is based on the completion of the application form, pre-interview tasks and an interview. Interviews are conducted at the School in Seville, in London, or by telephone.

Acceptance on the course is by no means automatic: a rigorous selection process is undertaken in the interest of candidates in order to ensure their suitability and a high degree of success on the course.

Acceptance is at the discretion of the centre.

As demand is always high you should submit your application at least 3-4 months prior to the course you wish to take.

4. CELTA Course programme:

The CELTA programme has been designed in accordance to UCLES ‘Syllabus and Assessment Guidelines. The aim of this initial scheme is to:

1. Develop practical awareness of :

Learners

cultural and individual needs approaches to learning difficulties, learner styles the motivation of adult learners Language linguistic form, function and meaning, including a knowledge of grammar and its terminology appreciation of structure and function an understanding of the principles of selection and grading an introduction to how subject matter and context affects language the importance of phonology

Materials

• course books and teachers’ books and supplementary materials and provision of special interest materials
• adapting authentic and non-authentic materials
• teacher-made materials
• reference works for both teachers and learners

2. To develop practical ability in:

Classroom management and lesson planning

• the ability to arrange the physical environment appropriately for different learning situations and to establish an appropriate atmosphere for learning

• giving appropriate instructions for group tasks

• monitoring the progress of groups and individuals

• the ability to plan both individual lessons and a series of lessons appropriate to student needs, with a range of approaches and lesson types

 

Introduction and practice of new language the ability to select language and language areas appropriate to students’ needs and level to introduce language clearly and efficiently to students to check learning and understanding at all stages of this process using appropriate techniques the ability to deal sensitively and effectively with student errors and gaps to devise and operate appropriate activities for written and oral practice in order to develop the accuracy, fluency and complexity of learner language to encourage and guide students towards noticing language in naturally occurring texts

Developing the skills of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing

• the ability to develop the four skills using techniques which foster not only their individual development but also their integration

• to select appropriate materials and to have the ability to use a wide range of techniques to this end

• to use and adapt authentic and non-authentic materials appropriately

5.  CELTA Assessment:

• Assessment of the Cambridge CELTA course is continuous. Progress in practical teaching ability is of the greatest importance, but all aspects of performance and work done on the course are taken into consideration for the final grading, including the candidate’s written work, professionalism, and suitability as a future member of staff in an ELT context.

• Candidates are constantly informed of their progress during the course by written commentary and oral feedback on their teaching practice and written assignments, and by tutorial. This may be formulated in terms of passing and failing.

• Candidates who successfully complete the CELTA course will receive the Cambridge Certificate. The grades possible are Pass A, Pass B, Pass, or “No Certificate Awarded”. In addition, the Teacher Training Centre issue a graded certificate-report. This report describes the candidate’s performance in some detail and serves as a vital document to prospective employers.

• The Teacher Training Centre in Seville cannot enter into either discussion or correspondence concerning results or assessments. Should a candidate wish to lodge any form of complaint, the appropriate channels for doing so will be indicated to them.

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• increase your critical awareness by gaining new insights and a deeper understanding of the principles and practice of ELT to adult.

• examine your current practices and beliefs

• apply the results of this learning and reflection to your current professional life and beyond

2. DELTA Entry requirements:

The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) 'Syllabus and Assessment Guidelines' stipulate that a candidate will normally:

• have a first degree

• have some formal training in ELT

• have a minimum of two years full-time (1200 hours) teaching experience of ELT to adults within the last five years

• have a range of teaching experience involving work in different teaching contexts and experience of teaching learners at different levels

• have a level of awareness and competence in English sufficient to complete all components of the course

• be at least 21 years old

Acceptance on the course is at the discretion of the centre, based on the above guidelines.

3. DELTA Course programme:

The following requirements are an integral part of the course programme:

• 120 contact hours between candidates and course tutors

• 10 hours teaching of adult students for whom English is not a first language. 4 of these lessons must be supervised and assessed by a course tutor and one must be externally assessed (the Practical Assignment)

• 10 hours directed observation of lessons. 5 of these observations must be of 'live' lessons taught by experienced teachers

• 150 hours of reading, research and assignment writing

• internally and externally assessed assignments and a written examination

The DELTA Course programme has been designed, in accordance with the UCLES syllabus guidelines below, to increase the candidate's awareness in the following areas:

1. The English language and its description.

2. The practice and principles of teaching and learning English in relation to a wide variety of adult learners and their learning contexts

3. The nature, role and use of resources and materials

4. The process of teaching/learning and how it can be managed

5. Procedures for the formal and informal assessment of students, the evaluation of courses and programmes of work, and the investigation of personal effectiveness as a teacher in the class room

6. Opportunities to further the professional development of candidates as teachers, co-ordinators of other teachers, and programme administrators

4. DELTA The Written Exam Work

• there a total of 8 assignments designed by the centre according to UCLES specifications which integrate both theory and practice
• 5 of these assignments include the observation and assessment of the candidate's teaching. Four of them are internally assessed and externally moderated and one is externally assessed (the Practical Assignment). These 5 assignments all follow the format:

a) Background
b) Lesson plan
c) Teaching
d) Post-lesson reflection

The Written Examination

This consists of one 3-hour examination which is marked externally. There are 3 compulsory questions, each with 3 parts. Each question includes ELT-related data. The Written Examination can be taken in December or June. The DELTA course in Seville is programmed for candidates to take the December examination

4. DELTA Pass requirements:

Candidates must pass all three components of assessment: the coursework (including the Practical Assessment), the Extended Assignment, and the Written Examination. On successful completion of these three components, a candidate will be awarded a Pass grade, or, much more exceptionally, a Pass with Distinction.

A candidate who does not pass the Written Examination or the Practical Assessment has the opportunity to re-sit that component, on one occasion only, within the next two years.

5. DELTA Selection procedure:

Selection of candidates is based on the completion of the application form, pre-interview tasks and an interview. Interviews are conducted at the School in Seville, in London, or by telephone. Acceptance on the course is by no means automatic: a rigorous selection process is undertaken in the interest of candidates in order to ensure their suitability and a high degree of success on the course. Acceptance is at the discretion of the centre.

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CYL ( CERTIFICATE IN THE TEACHING OF YOUNG LEARNERS)

1. CYL Course Description

2. Selection of participants

3. Grading, Certificates and Reports

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1.  CYL Course Description

The Certificate in Young Learners (CYL) course is a 50-hour course designed for teachers who have received previous formal training in ELT (perhaps the CELTA, Trinity TESOL or the IHC) but may have little or no experience of teaching English to young learners. The course may also be suitable for more experienced young learner teachers, who feel they might benefit from some formal training in this area.
The course's main objective is to introduce trainees to, and help them (re) evaluate and (re) consider the main principles involved in teaching English to Young Learners (YLs).

The course consists of:

Input sessions:
20 sessions of approximately one hour and 15 minutes each, amounting to 30 hours of input time. This will also include observation and analysis of videos of YL classes.

Teaching Practice:
Each participant will be observed teaching Young Learners classes by an approved tutor for a minimum of 3 hours. These classes may be the teacher's own classes or special Teaching Practice classes created for the course. There will be a minimum of 45 minutes tuition time (pre-lesson guidance and post-lesson feedback) given for each hour of teaching.

Observation of Experienced Teachers:
Each participant will observe experienced teachers of Young Learners teaching for a minimum of 4 hours. For each of the hours of observation, participants must complete an assigned observation task.

Tutorials:
Each participant will be given a minimum of two tutorials which will involve the discussion of observation tasks and the trainees' general progression up that point of the course.

Written work:
Each participant will need to complete two written assignments. These will be set and submitted during the course. A third optional assignment for a further endorsement of the trainee’s experience, will be set during the course but can be submitted up to two years from completion of the course. In addition, there may be homework tasks set after some input sessions.

Age groups:
The course is not designed with one particular age group in mind. Input sessions cover the complete range of young learners (from 3 years-teenagers). Teaching Practice will be concentrate on two or three particular age ranges.

3.1 GRADINGS:

The assessment of trainees will be based on a portfolio kept by the trainee and including the following:

·         lesson plans and materials for each lesson taught

·         completed observation tasks

·         written feedback/evaluation of teaching practice, given to trainees by colleagues and tutors

·         tutorial summary sheets

·         assignments

·         homework tasks

There are three possible grades and they are as follows:

3.1.1 Pass

Pass grade is awarded to candidates who have demonstrated the following:

Lesson Preparation:

Candidates have shown that they:

·         have understood the basic concepts of language development in young learners and are able to use this       einformation to inform their planning/approach;

·         can plan lessons appropriately to suit the age / stage of development of the learners in their classes;

·         select appropriate language at different levels;

·         are able to predict the kinds of linguistic problems young learners may have with a particular
   language point, and prepare lessons that help learners overcome these;       

·         identify appropriate aims for lesson stages;

·         design lessons which are appropriately staged and varied;

·         focus clearly on new language;

·         can select materials / tasks and activities appropriate to the age / level of the learners.

Teaching Skills:

Candidates have shown that they:

·         adapt their teaching approach and style appropriately to suit learners at different age ranges;

·         can engage young learners in a variety of motivating learning tasks;

·         clarify the meaning, form and phonology of new language items, where appropriate;

·         check the students' understanding of language items;

·         provide appropriate language-focused practice activities;

·         develop the skills of reading and listening;

·         develop the skills of speaking and writing;

·         respond to errors effectively and with sensitivity;

·         manage groups effectively;

·         adjust their own language to meet the level and needs of learners.

Interpersonal Skills Candidates have shown that they: ·      can establish a good rapport; ·      are able to motivate their learners; ·      ensure pace if appropriate; ·     show awareness of learners as individuals as well as a              group; ·      teach with sensitivity to the learners' needs, interests and              background. In addition, participants need to demonstrate ability in the following two areas: Professionalism

Candidates show that they:

·         participate in the course as a reliable member of a team;

·         are able to assess their own strengths and weaknesses objectively;

·         attend to all administrative matters as required;

·         are able and willing to respond to feedback and act on it, where appropriate.

Written work

Pass candidates will produce assignments which demonstrate the ability to reflect and consider the
issues affecting the teaching of English to young learners.

3.1.2 Distinction

This is awarded to candidates who demonstrate an excellent command of a wide range of teaching skills appropriate to the teaching of young learners. Lessons are well-planned and carefully adapted to suit the needs, and the stage of development of the learners. Candidates will demonstrate excellent classroom management skills, appropriate both to the age and educational background of their students. Candidates may show strengths with one age group in particular, but it is important that these candidates have demonstrated the ability to adapt their approach to teach at least at two different age groups.

In addition, candidates will have:

·     submitted assignments demonstrating an above average sensitivity to the issues influencing the teaching of English to young learners;

·      made insightful contributions in input;

·      shown a high degree of professionalism.

3.1.3 Fail

This grade is awarded to course participants who fail to demonstrate that they can consistently plan and teach effective lessons to young learners, according to the criteria described above.

3.2 CERTIFICATES AND REPORTS

Certificates will be issued by International House to all course participants who have fulfilled the requirements of the course and completed all assignments at a satisfactory level. Each trainee will also be issued a Report written by one of the tutors on the course.

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ACCOMMODATION If you wish our Accommodation Officers to organise your accommodation for the duration of your course, you will need to apply for it in your application form. If you book accommodation, you will share a flat with other trainees or with Spanish people, unless you require other type of accommodation (host-family, own apartment, student residence, hotel or hostel).  You will have your own room with use of the kitchen, bathroom and living room.

Sharing with other trainees allows you to study together outside course hours and share ideas. Sharing with other trainees also allows you to take advantage of the fact that you are together to try and get yourselves organised with cooking and shopping to save time. However, eating out is cheap here, and you may not always have time to cook.

If preferred, sharing an apartment with Spanish people is also available. This could be the perfect opportunity for you to experience Spanish culture and language outside the classroom.

Students normally arrive the day before the course starts and leave the accommodation the day after the courses finishes.

Fees

Accommodation booking fee: 35€ (per student per stay, to be paid together with the deposit)                                           

 Note that the accommodation fees is to be paid together with the rest of the course fee 6 weeks in advance of the course.

Conditions

• Accommodation fees are paid in advance of your course, along with your course fees, at least 6 weeks before starting the course.

• Accommodation is booked from the Sunday before the course until the Saturday after the course, unless applicants require otherwise.

• We will send you your accommodation address by e-mail about two weeks before the course.

Accommodation will be booked for the time indicated on the application form and can only be cancelled with a minimum of 6 weeks advance warning.

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Staffing at the Teacher Training Centre in Seville
All trainers on our courses have been accepted by UCLES after having undergone an extensive trainer-in-training programme. Tutors are all practising teachers of English who divide their time between teaching and teacher training. They are highly qualified and experienced both as teachers and trainers and themselves take part in ongoing training programmes, such as attending conferences and in-house development sessions, in order to keep abreast of the cutting edge of the ELT profession

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SEVILLA

Sevilla, the capital of the Province of Andalucía certainly is one of the most beloved places of visitors to Spain. Although today Moorish influence is architectonically the most evident - Andalucía was occupied by Moors for about 800 years - it was a cultural center long before. The fertility of this land and its favored climate with mild winters and about 3000 hours of sun per year (if you ever have visited in August, where temperatures can reach up to 47°C, perhaps you wouldn’t call it "favored"!), made Phoenicians and Carthaginians settle here. Later came the Romans, like almost to any place in Europe, and two of their emperors, Trajan and Hadrian, in fact were born here.

The city's warm, dry climate provides a perfect setting for an outdoor fiesta. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, thousands of young people go to the streets in order to "ir de marcha" (to go out partying). The average night begins at 11 p.m. or midnight. A true night of partying in Sevilla isn't over until breakfast the following morning.

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SPAIN

More information on Spain

DATES

CELTA Dates:

(all courses start on a Monday unless otherwise indicated)                                                                                                                  

*Spanish course offer:   Do a free one week Spanish course after the CELTA course. The accommodation fee for this course is 550 Euros  for the 5 weeks in a shared apartment.

** Special Easter course:   Teacher Trainees will have the option of staying on in their accommodation the week after the course ends to enjoy the world famous “Semana Santa” – a unique opportunity to complete the teacher training course plus experience one of the most anticipated events in the Spanish calendar.  The accommodation fee for this course is 550 Euros  for the 5 weeks in a shared apartment.

*** Special  April Fair  Course:   Teacher Trainees  will have a week off in the middle of the CELTA course to enjoy the  spectacular feria de abril.   The accommodation fee for this course is 550 Euros for the 5 weeks in a shared apartment.

Course price : 1440 Euros

Accommodation price : 440€ for 4 weeks in single room in a shared apartment.  Accommodation is from the day before the course starts until the day after the course finishes.
Extra night: 27 EUROS

Optional Airport transfer service:

Cost:    1 way - 40 Euros         Roundtrip - 70 Euros

A member of StudyGlobal will pick you up from the airport in Seville and will take you to your accommodation place. If requested, the return service is also available.

Package of CELTA + SPANISH + YL 2008 (8 or 10 weeks)

The Accommodation fee is 1100  Euros in a shared apartment with another trainee for 10 weeks. Those candidates who take the 8 week option will have free time from Aug 18^th – 29^th, but the accommodation fee covers this period. Extra night: 27 EUROS

TIMETABLE

Sessions are held between 9.30am and 6.00pm including teaching practice. Note that the course is full-time: it is not possible to combine the course with regular teaching. Observation of experienced teachers (8 hours in total) takes place after course hours, as does individual lesson preparation.

PRICES

Course Fees CELTA (2008)

COURSE: