Cambridge/Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate - CELTA (formerly the CTEFLA), is run in over 120 centres world-wide and is widely regarded as one of the most important forms of training in TEFL. It is recognised internationally.
The course is intended for those without experience who wish to enter the profession and for teachers with experience, but no formal qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Must be over 20 years old.
Must have a standard of education which would allow entry to higher education.
Must have a very high standard of written and spoken English, that enables you to follow the course. This means native English speaker level or IELTS band 8.5 and above.
In addition, all applicants must complete a pre-interview task and must attend an interview. The admission procedure is designed to safeguard applicants' interests. The application challenges you and shows you the areas you'll be involved in, during the course, and also helps the centre to accept only those that we think can successfully complete the course. If you wish to apply for a course, complete the application form and send it with your pre-interview task to the Teaching Centre. If shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview when the final selection decision will be made.
Places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Those who submit their applications early and reserve a place will be offered places first.
The course is very intensive and concentrates on the practical rather than the theoretical with a significant amount of teaching practice. The course is divided into 4 main areas:
•Methodology Input i.e. techniques and strategies for teaching
•Language Awareness i.e. grammar and phonology
•Supervised and observed Teaching Practice teaching English to groups of elementary and intermediate learners.
•Guidelines for further professional development after the course.
Trainees can expect to spend up to 3 hours per evening on lesson preparation, homework and longer written assignments. Observation of experienced teachers is also included in the programme.
This is an intensive programme over 4 weeks. Class size is kept to a maximum of 6 trainees per tutor (12 trainees per course). Currently there are 2 accredited tutors at this centre. Each course is assessed by a representative of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
The course be held from Sunday 14 February – Thursday 11 March 2010.
The course fee is TK110,000 which includes the Cambridge registration fee. Once you have been offered a place, a TK20,000 deposit is required immediately to secure your place on the course. The balance of the course fee needs to be paid 3 weeks before the start of the course. The fee is payable in taka cash or cheque. Course fees are non-refundable.
For more information about the CELTA and other teaching awards, please visit the Cambridge University website at www.cambridgeesol.org/teaching/celta.htm
The course is held at the British Council Teaching Centre in Dhaka.
Simply download the application forms from this website and return them to the British Council Teaching Centre in Dhanmondi.
Alternatively, You can pick up hard copies of the information and application packs from our offices in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet.
For more information, contact learnenglish@bd.britishcouncil.org
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