Whether you are a trained teacher in another discipline, or you have never taught before, you can now qualify to teach English by doing the CELTA course at the British Council Colombo.

What is the CELTA?
The CELTA, or Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a passport to teaching and working around the world. Administered by Cambridge University, it is the most widely recognised international qualification for English teachers. With a CELTA in hand you may find yourself working in a summer school, as a Business English teacher, or on pre-sessional university courses. The possibilities are endless.

Who is eligible for the course?

			You must be 20 years old or more
			You must have GCE Advanced level or equivalent
			If you are a non native-speaker, you should be proficient in oral and written use of the English language as demonstrated in an interview and written task
			You should demonstrate an interest in and an awareness of language and learning
			You should be able to commit the appropriate amount of time necessary to complete the course

Why do the CELTA with the British Council?
We have a dedicated team of experienced trainers, along with extensive materials and resources for trainee use. Trainees do their teaching practice on-site and also observe experienced British Council teachers.

What does the CELTA consist of?
The course lasts for eight weeks and is held on Sundays and Mondays. The input is given in the form of workshops, designed to be as 'hands on' and practical as possible. The 120-hour-course includes the following: daily input sessions and teaching practice with extensive feedback, assignment preparation, and observation of experienced teachers and their peers.

How are the participants assessed?
Candidates are assessed on teaching practice, professional awareness, and written assignments.

How can I enrol?
The next course runs from 12 October to 15 December 2008. You will need to download both the application and the pre-interview task and submit them by Friday 22 August 2008. Once your application and pre-interview task have been approved, you will be contacted by one of our trainers for an interview. The interviews will be held in early September 2008. Please contact our Course Tutor for further information.