Teacher Training in Australia (Sydney & Brisbane)

Cambridge CELTA Certificate, DELTA Diploma and TESOL Course

|   Cambridge CELTA Course     |   CELTA - Course Dates 2008    |    CELTA Course Fees 2008    |    CELTA Enrolment Procedure |

|    How to Pay    |    CELTA Employment     |    Cambridge DELTA Diploma     |   TESOL Course + TKT (non native English speakers) |

|    TESOL Dates 2008     |   Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)        |   TESOL Enrolment-Procedure    | The Training Center |


|    Accommodation    |   Australia    |   Sydney    |   Brisbane    |   Further information    |   Download the information on this page (PDF.) |

"I had completed 2 years of English teaching in Japan before taking the CELTA course, but I had never really done a formal teaching qualification. The CELTA course here at the institute changed all that. I loved this course. It was intensive, but dynamic. And having the CELTA has enabled me to find work in Sydney. I would recommend this course to anyone thinking about a career in teaching English as a foreign language." -- Kate Doherty, Australia / CELTA Sydney, Australia.

"I can, without a doubt, recommend the CELTA to anyone and everyone interested in teaching English as a second language. It will provide you with a wealth of knowledge, insight and practical hands-on experience. I had been teaching for a few years before I did the Celta course, and I was really surprised at how much I still learnt and how much additional knowledge and stimulation it gave me. It really raised my awareness of Language Analysis and teaching methodology. I came out of the course feeling like a new person, and it took me less than a week to get a job! In the job market it is a highly respected and marketable qualification." -- Polly Mercer, South Africa / CELTA Brisbane, Australia

"For me, the DELTA was one of the most stimulating courses I have ever taken. It made me scrutinise everything I knew about teaching EFL, and taught me so much more. Part of my job as Head Teacher involves giving staff development workshops and observing teachers in class. The DELTA has helped me so much in these aspects of my job." -- Jennifer Routley, Australia / DELTA Sydney, Australia

"I am very happy with the knowledge and new language I have learnt on the English for TESOL course. I am much more confident with speaking English in front of a class and I have learnt the vocabulary that I need to an English teacher in Santiago, and work with my colleagues. I am confident I'll be able to teach my classes in English now. I mainly teach young children and now have lots of exciting new ideas and methods to practise with when I get home." -- Maria, Santiago, Chile / TESOL Sydney, Australia

Cambridge CELTA Course

CELTA - Course Information:

Internationally Recognised Cambridge CELTA Course - (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)

The most widely recognised qualifications for English language teaching are those offered by the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Certificate (CELTA) and Diploma (DELTA) courses will qualify and prepare you to teach overseas and in Australia.

CELTA Aims

The Cambridge CELTA course (formerly known as the RSA/Cambridge CTEFLA) leads to an internationally recognised qualification and is intended for people without previous teaching experience who wish to enter the profession of English language teaching to adults. It is also appropriate for those with some EFL experience, but no formal qualification or training, as well as for teachers from other fields who are interested in developing a career in English language teaching.

During the course, participants develop familiarity with the principles of effective teaching and acquire a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners.

Entry Criteria:

No previous teaching experience or training is required, but candidates must:

Have an awareness of language and a competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables them to follow the course and prepare for teaching a range of levels

Hold a degree or tertiary entry level qualifications. Mature age applicants may not have to meet this requirement

Have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to successfully complete the written assignments and the assessment of teaching practice

Be at least 20 years old at the start of the course - candidates between the ages of 18 and 20 can be accepted at the Centre's discretion

CELTA Course Content & Structure:

The course consists of:

a minimum of 106 contact hours between participants and course tutors (This includes lectures, tutorial support, lesson planning, a minimum of 6 hours teaching practice supervised by a course tutor, feedback on teaching practice and peer observation)

a minimum of 8 hours directed observation of lessons taught by experienced teachers

In addition to the scheduled timetable, the course also requires a minimum of a further 50 hours for required reading, research and preparation of lessons and assignments.

Course hours are usually 9am to 5.00pm (although this may vary).

CELTA Course Objectives

The course is highly practical in approach and is designed to enable participants to:

Develop an awareness of language and a knowledge of the description of English and apply these in their professional practice

Develop an initial understanding of the contexts within which adults learn English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and the learner

Develop familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to adult learners of English

Develop basic skills for teaching adults in the language classroom

Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of English for teaching, testing and for reference

Identify opportunities for their own future development as professionals in the field

CELTA Course Syllabus

The course content covers:

Language awareness

The learner, the teacher and the teaching/learning context

Planning for effective teaching of adult learners of English

Classroom management and teaching skills for adult learners

Resources and materials for teaching English to adults

Professional development for teachers of English to Adults

CELTA Assessment:

Course assessment, which is continuous and integrated, is based on classroom teaching practice and on written assignments. The certificate is awarded to candidates who satisfy all assessment criteria and complete all course requirements.

An external assessor, who is appointed by Cambridge University, visits each course in order to observe practice teaching and to inspect candidates' portfolios of written work. Their role is to standardise grading, recommend final grades and monitor the courses. The University of Cambridge awards final grades and issues Certificates to successful candidates.

The full-time course is very intensive and requires total commitment. In addition to course hours you should allow between three to four hours each evening for lesson preparation and writing assignments and one weekend day would also be required.

It is highly unlikely that you will be able to fulfill the course requirements if you have any other obligations over this period such as a part-time job or a commitment to another course. You should also be in good health and be able to manage the stress arising from an intensive course of this nature.

CELTA Study Pathways:

The Teacher Training Center has established links with leading universities to ensure that teachers can continue to develop professionally through further study. Teachers who complete the CELTA in Sydney or Brisbane have advanced standing (credit points) awarded on a basis of:

University of Wollongong
4 out of 7 subjects of the Graduate Diploma in TESOL (can be taken by distance)

Macquarie University

1 out of 10 subjects of the MA Applied Linguistics (can be taken by distance)

University of New South Wales

1 out of 6 subjects of the MA Applied Linguistics

University of Canberra

1 out of 3 subjects of the Graduate Certificate or 1 out of 6 subjects for the Graduate Diploma in TESOL.

CELTA Course Duration:

Options in Sydney and Brisbane:

4 weeks full-time intensive study

9am - 5pm + evening preparation

12 weeks part-time study:

- Sydney: Monday and Wednesday (5.45 pm - 9.00pm) + alternate Saturdays (9.00am – 4.30pm)
- Brisbane: Tuesday (5.30pm - 9.30pm) + Wednesday and Thursday (5.30pm - 8.30pm)

Timetable:

Sessions are held between 9.30am and 5.00pm 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.

Commitment

Due to its intensive nature, the course requires a high level of commitment. To help ensure success, candidates should be free of any other work or study commitments for its duration.

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CELTA - Course Dates 2008

mpus (Full-Time)

CELTA, Sydney City (Full-Time - 4 weeks )

Dec 31 – Jan 25
Feb 04– Feb 29
Mar 08 – Apr 04
Apr 14 – May 09
May 19 – Jun 13
Jun 23 – Jul 18
Jul 28 – Aug 22
Sep 01 – Sep 26
Oct 07 – Nov 01 **
Nov 10 – Dec 05

Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm + evening preparation

CELTA, Sydney City (Part-Time -12 weeks )

Jan 07 - Mar 29

Mar 31 - Jun 21
Jun 30 - Sep 20
Sep 22 - Dec 13

Monday and Wednesday (5.45 pm - 9.00pm) + alternate Saturdays (9.00am – 4.30pm)

CELTA, Brisbane (Full-Time - 4 weeks)

Dec 31 – Jan 25
Mar 08 – Apr 04
May 19 – Jun 13
Jul 28 – Aug 22
Oct 07 – Nov 01 **

Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm + evening preparation

CELTA, Brisbane (Part-Time - 12 weeks)

Jan 08 - Mar 27

Apr 01 - Jun 19

July 01 - Sep 18
Sep 23 - Dec 11

Tuesday (5.30pm - 9.30pm) + Wednesday and Thursday (5.30pm - 8.30pm)

(**) Tuesday start and Saturday finish

We strongly recommend applications sent in a.s.a.p., as courses can fill up quickly.

The training center is the only center of its kind in Australasia offering intensive courses every month.

CELTA Course Fees 2008

Sydney

Full and part time options.

Total AU$2600 + Assessment Fee (£92 due Day 2 of the course)

Brisbane

Full and part time options.

Total AU$2600 + Assessment Fee (£92 due Day 2 of the course)

CELTA Enrolment Procedure

If you believe you cover the minimum requirements to be considered as a candidate for the CELTA course email our CELTA Programmes Coordinator and ask for the application package that includes the enrolment form and the pre-interview task.

Javier Mora

CELTA Programmes Coordinator

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Contact Javier Mora

Prospective trainees must complete the pre-Interview task, fill in the enrolment form and return them to the CELTA Programmes Coordinator at least 6 - 8 weeks prior the course starting date. These documents should be emailed to him.

Within 5 to 10 days after receiving your application, pre-interview task and CV, someone from the CELTA Department will contact you, at their own discretion, in order to arrange a day and a time to have an interview.

During the interview, which can take up to 2 hours, the interviewer will assess your awareness of language structure and function as well as general sensitivity to adult language learning issues. Enrolment on the course is subject to successful completion of the interview. All applicants are required to have an interview. For those living outside the Sydney/Brisbane area, this will be conducted on the telephone and applicants are to meet the cost of this.

After your interview they will decide if they offer you a vacancy on the course or not; if they do it, you will have one week from the moment they offer you the vacancy to pay a deposit in order to secure your vacancy on the course.

6 weeks prior the course commencement you will have to pay the balance.

How to Pay

Payments (deposit & balance) can be done directly to the School via Bank Transfer, Bank Cheque, Cash, VISA or MASTERCARD. Personal cheques will not be accepted.

CELTA Employment

There are many job opportunities in Australia and overseas for CELTA and DELTA participants. The courses include a job workshop which gives practical advice on how to go about finding employment all around the world, and there is open access to the training center job notice-board with details of many positions offered in a range of countries.

The Training Center is part of a large English language College with campuses in Sydney, Perth, Cairns and Brisbane and teachers who successfully complete the courses and have the right to work in Australia often find employment within the organisation or within other recognised and accredited Australian colleges that recruit directly from these courses.

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Cambridge DELTA Diploma

DELTA: University of Cambridge ESOL Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA).

The Cambridge DELTA is an internationally recognised qualification for experienced teachers of English wanting to open up career avenues to more senior ELT posts for which the DELTA is invariably required
Minimum entry requirements: Have a minimum of two years full time (1200 hours) teaching experience of ELT to adults within the past five years, a degree and a prior qualification in ELT (e.g. CELTA)

Duration: 9 weeks full-time intensive

Available in Sydney
Course Dates 2008: Only 1 course available for the year 2008: From February 4 - April 4 (Written Examination June 2008)

Course Fees: AU$4200.00 - Plus Examination Fee - AU$ 600
Apply for detailed information: Contact DELTA Programmes Coordinator

TESOL Course + TKT (non native English speakers)

TESOL Course Information:

"English for TESOL Certificate" (TESOL Language Module / TESOL Skills Module)

A practical TESOL training course and language development course designed for students and teachers whose first language is not English

and that want to become English language teachers

Course structure: 2 modules, TESOL language and TESOL skills . Students can choose taking the two modules or just one of them.
Course fee: AU $4800 (or AU$2400 per 5 week module)
Minimum

entry requirements (English proficiency): Teacher Training Center TESOL entry test (level test), or, at least, TOEFL 500 (PBT) or 173 (CBT) or FCE (B) or IELTS 5.5. No experience required

The TESOL course provides excellent preparation for the Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) - please read below about TKT. Students undertaking the TESOL course usually take the TKT after completion (TKT testing dates are the day after the TESOL course finishing dates)
Duration : 10 weeks full-time or two x five week modules

Available in Sydney and Brisbane
Apply for detailed information: Contact the TESOL Programmes Coordinator

TESOL Course Content:

The program consists of two 5-week intensive modules which develop confidence in practical teaching techniques and language skills essential for English teachers. Modules can be taken separately and in either order. Candidates are awarded a certificate for each module. Those who successfully complete both modules are awarded the "English for TESOL" completion Certificate.

This 10-week "English for TESOL" course is excellent preparation for the 1-day University of Cambridge

Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT), administered by the Training Center

Module A: TESOL Language module

(5 weeks/125 hours)

• TESOL Methodology

Participants learn practical teaching techniques and give teaching practice lessons. In particular, they learn how to give:

• Vocabulary lessons

• Grammar lessons

• Pronunciation lessons

• Reading lessons

• TESOL Teaching & Learning Principles

• English for Teachers

Participants improve their own pronunciation, grammar, listening, reading, speaking & writing skills.

Module B: TESOL Skills Module
(5 weeks/125 hours)

• TESOL Methodology

Participants learn practical teaching techniques and give teaching practice lessons. In particular, they learn how to give:

• Speaking lessons

• Listening lessons

• Writing lessons

• Presentation & Research Skills for Teachers

• English for Teachers

Participants improve their own pronunciation, grammar, listening, reading, speaking & writing skills.

TESOL Study Pathways:

The Teacher Training Center has established links with leading universities to ensure that qualified TESOL teachers can continue to develop professionally through further study.

University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales offers a Master of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, which are available on campus in Sydney. Credits are awarded on the basis of:
The TESOL Certificate is credited for 1 out of 4 subjects of the Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, and 1 out of 6 subjects of the MA in Applied Linguistics.

University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong offers a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Education in TESOL. All programs can be taken on campus, or by distance education. Credits are awarded on the basis of:
The TESOL Certificate is credited for 1 out of 7 subjects of the Graduate Diploma in TESOL.

University of Canberra

The University of Canberra offers a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts in TESOL. Credits are awarded on the basis of:
The TESOL Certificate is credited for 1 out of 3 subjects of the Graduate Certificate or 1 o out of 6 subjects of the Graduate Diploma in TESOL. The Graduate Diploma is the normal prerequisite for the Masters program.

TESOL Course Dates 2008

Sydney City

Brisbane

TESOL Language

Dec 31 (2007)

Mar 10

May 19

July 28

Oct 07

TESOL Skills

February 04

April 14

June 23

Sept 01

November 10

TESOL Language

Dec 31 (2007)
Mar 10
May 19
July 28
Oct 06

TESOL Skills

February 04
April 14
June 23
Sept 01
November 10

Please, see below the dates for the TKT exam

Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)

TKT is a new test from Cambridge University about teaching English to speakers of other languages. It aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world. This flexible and accessible award will help you to understand:

different methodologies for teaching
the 'language of teaching'
the ways in which resources can be used
the key aspects of lesson planning
classroom management methods for different needs.

The Training Center in Australia (Sydney & Brisbane) offers the TKT.

TKT consists of 3 separate tests which can be taken separately or together. Each test consists of 80 questions and takes 80 minutes. By each TKT test that you may take (1, 2, or the 3 of them) you will be awarded with a Certificate.

TEST 1 (Module 1) - Language and background to language learning and teaching

Describing language and language skills.
Background to language learning.
Background to language teaching.

TEST 2 (Module 2) - Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching

Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons.
Selection and use of resources and materials.

TEST 3 (Module 3) - Managing the teaching and learning process

Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom.
Classroom management.

I am very happy with the knowledge and new language I have learnt on the English for TESOL course. I am much more confident with speaking English in front of a class and I have learnt the vocabulary that I need to an English teacher in Santiago, and work with my colleagues. I am confident I'll be able to teach my classes in English now. I mainly teach young children and now have lots of exciting new ideas and methods to practise with when I get home.

Maria, Santiago, Chile TESOL Sydney, Australia

TKT TEST DATES 2008:

Sydney & Brisbane: March 4, May 13, July 22, September 30, December 9. The tests are taking over a period of 3 consecutive days.

(examination dates are suitable for those taking the TESOL course, after completing their TESOL course students undertake the TKT at the school)

Enrolling for the tests has a fee of AU$70 each test that you may enroll for, or AU$210 if you enrol and undertake the 3 TKT module tests.

All enrolments for the TKT must be received 7 weeks, at the latest, before the testing date.

TESOL Course – Enrolment procedure

1. If you believe you cover the minimum requirements to be considered as a candidate for the TESOL Course email our TEFL Programmes Coordinator and ask for the application form. If you haven’t taken the IELTS, FCE or TOEFL please, ask the TEFL Programmes Coordinator to also email you an English level test.

Javier Mora

TEFL Programmes Coordinator

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Contact Javier Mora

2.   Prospective trainees must complete the application form and return it to the TEFL Programmes Coordinator including a scanned copy of their IELTS, FCE or TOEFL certificate proving their level of English. The applicants who haven’t got the IELTS, FCE or TOEFL certificate will have to complete and email back to the TEFL Programmes Coordinator the English test that he will have previously emailed to them upon request.

3.  The tutors will assess the application, and will decide at their own discretion if a vacancy for the TESOL course will be offered to the candidate.

4.    Successful applicants will receive an offer of a place on the course of their choice, if there is a place available.

5.    The applicants with an offer of place will have to pay a the deposit within 7 days of the place being offered in order to secure the place on the course.

6.    The balance is due 28 days, at the latest, before the course starts.

7.    The demand for vacancies on these courses is very high. Applicants are advised to apply at least two to three months before the start of the course, although there are occasionally places available due to last-minute cancellations.

The Training Centre

The Australian Teacher Training Centre has been conducting training courses in teaching English as a Foreign Language since 1982. In 1983, the centre became the first in Australia to offer courses leading to University of Cambridge Certificates and Diplomas in this field.

The center now trains over 200 English language teachers each year on a range of programs and has mounted special courses for educational organisations and institutions and for other Cambridge centers in the Asian region, as well as universities within Australia.

The tutors who lead the courses are highly experienced in a range of teaching and teacher training contexts, both in Australia and overseas. The training team includes the Chief Assessor for Australia for the Cambridge Certificate and Diploma. All tutors hold qualifications in the fields of Applied Linguistics or English Language Teaching.

Sydney Campus

The City campus is one of the fastest growing - and best located training centers anywhere in Australia. Just a 5-minute walk from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and 2 minutes from transport, cafes and shopping centers, the City campus has it all.

Brisbane Campus

The Brisbane Campus is located in the heart of downtown Brisbane.

Central Railway Station is directly opposite the college
Major bus routes are located outside and nearby the college
Beautiful and tranquil Anzac Park is adjacent to the college
Gymnasium is located in building
Cafe, takeaway food outlet and newsagent are located in building
Brisbane's major post office 2 minutes walk from the college
Queen Street Mall (Brisbane city's major shopping area) 5 minutes walk
Major city restaurant, cinema and nightclub areas minutes walk

Accommodation

Home-stay accommodation can be arranged by the Teacher Training Center for trainees from outside Sydney or Brisbane. The home-stay fee includes breakfast and dinner from Mon.- Fri., with 3 meals at the weekends. Home-stay costs: Sydney
Accommodation arrangement fee: AU$198
Home-stay: AU$240 per week
Extra nights: AU$37
Home-stay costs: Brisbane
Accommodation arrangement fee: AU$198
Home-stay: AU$205 per week
Extra nights: AU$30
Optional Services
Airport transfer Sydney: AU$121
Airport transfer Brisbane: AU$99
Information can also be provided to assist you with self contained apartment, hotel or hostel accommodation.