TESOL Certificate: Auckland, New Zealand
Teacher Training in Auckland, New Zealand
"Just one word - GREAT!! The more I studied about TESOL, the more I wanted to become an English Teacher in my home country!! All the teachers trainers were very helpful and thanks to that, even though it was a very hard course, I could complete it. Before I joined this course, I thought it would be too difficult. The truth is that I really enjoyed this course because day after day I could learn so many skills and techniques for teaching English."
"I had a great time in Auckland while taking the TESOL course. I taught real International students!, it made me really nervous but now I have the confidence to speak in front of people. I think I also improved my English a lot because when I wrote my lesson plans, I had to discuss a lot of things with my classmates. Now, when I speak English, I do it more carefully because I can analyse my own English."
"We wanted to let you know that we have returned from our trip to New Zealand, everything went really well. We are really happy with the experience and wanted to thank you for your kindness and for how well did StudyGlobal organized the whole programme for us. The TESOL course was very useful indeed. About New Zealand...what to say, such an amazing place!"
- Students comments - TESOL Course / Auckland, New Zealand
TESOL Course -Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
The key features of the TESOL Course are:
- The new Cambridge University TKT international exam is included in the course fee
- A course designed for non native English speakers interested in teaching English as a second language
- Teaching practice included
- Intensive one month course taught by highly experienced and qualified international teacher trainers
- There is 35 hours a week of contact time plus an additional 10 hours a week of self directed study
- All materials included in the price
- TESOL is an intensive, 4 week, full time, English Language Teaching Methodology Course. The course is designed to give you a range of practical skills for use with groups and individuals in the language classroom.
The course enables you to:
- Acquire essential knowledge and familiarity with the principles of effective teaching
- Acquire a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners
- Demonstrate your ability to apply your learning in a real teaching context
- Experienced teachers will be able to up grade their skills
- Develop your English Language ability through practice and use
In addition to the core teaching skills that you will learn, you will also gain:
- Confidence in the classroom and in front of groups of people – a great plus if you make presentations in your work
- Increased knowledge of available materials and resources
- The opportunity to observe and assess experienced teachers in the classroom
- Work with course participants from other countries
Who is the TESOL course for?
TESOL participants are non native English speakers that are either practising or aspiring to become English language teachers in their home countries. Participants have come from a range of backgrounds. Some participants have just finished university; some from the business world and some have already been teaching but want to upgrade their skills.
The Cambridge University Teachers Knowledge Test (TKT)
We are proud to announce that candidates for the TESOL course will also sit the new Cambridge University TKT exam, which will give them an internationally recognised certificate.
The exam fee is included in the course fee. Cambridge University which is famous for its native speaker qualifications such as the CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) has now started an exam for non native teachers. The TKT exams can be taken around the world and for the first time offers teachers an internationally recognised standard.
An Overview of TKT
TKT tests professional knowledge about the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. It should be noted that TKT tests teaching knowledge rather than teaching ability and that language proficiency, e.g. listening, speaking and extended writing, are not tested.
TKT can be taken at any stage in a teacher’s career and offers candidates a step in their professional development and enables them to move on to higher-level teaching qualifications and access professional support materials such as journals about English language teaching (ELT).
The TKT Exam format and syllabus areas
TKT consists of three free-standing modules each testing different areas of teaching knowledge. There are 80 questions in each module.
The three modules are:
- Language and background to language learning and teaching
- Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
- Managing the teaching and learning process
TESOL Course Entry Requirements
Participants should have at least an IELTS score between 5.0 and 5.5 (General or Academic), Cambridge First Certificate (FCE)"A","B" or "C" pass, or TOEFL 500 – 530 paper based test / 170 -200 computer based.
Participants without IELTS, FCE, or TOEFL, should have a "good intermediate" level of spoken English fluency, they will be sent a test to complete in order to prove their level.
TESOL Course Syllabus Areas
Language Skills Development
Through the demonstration and participation of model lessons TESOL candidates will develop their own linguistic skills. All the topics for the demonstration lessons are taken from English language teaching contexts, for example different learning styles or methodology for staging skills lessons. Input includes:
- Developing fluency in spoken English
- Developing listening, reading and writing skills
- Expanding vocabulary with particular reference to educational context
- Building confidence in using English
Language Awareness
- Language for describing language
- Tense names and aspect. Using Timelines
- Methods for presenting grammar to students
- Understanding and teaching conditionals
- Correction techniques for writing and speaking
Classroom Lesson Observation
Participants have the opportunity to watch experienced teachers with "real" students. Participants are given observation tasks, which form the basis of later discussion on the teaching techniques, and methodology. There is also video lesson observation.
Classroom Management
These sessions are designed to ensure that you can manage groups of people, with motivating and useful tasks.
The syllabus includes:
- Task design
- Lesson planning
- Effective monitoring and minimising open class report back
- Dealing with mixed levels and problem students
- Classroom language and the role of the teaching voice
Materials and Task Evaluation
The syllabus areas include:
- Evaluating published materials
- Guidelines for creating materials
- CALL
Methodology in Action
- Discussions, readings and input include the following areas:
- Understanding the learner and the learning context
- Working with input test
- Task based learning approaches to lessons
- How to test in order to teach
- Using the Total Physical Response method
Teaching Practice Internship
Participants will teach for a total of 3 hours to "real" students. Trained observers will observe these lessons. Participants will receive:
- Group oral feedback
- Tutor oral feedback
- A written summary of the lesson with developmental points
About the TESOL trainers
The TESOL trainers have worked internationally and bring a wide range of key experience, qualifications and knowledge to the course. All TESOL trainers undergo a rigorous selection and training process. To further enhance quality the Training Center invests in recruiting top trainers from other centres around the globe to work at the Center. To ensure that the trainers are up to date with methodology the Teacher Training Department also encourages the TESOL tutors to work abroad each year on the international training/teaching circuit.
Grading and Assessment on the TESOL Course
After fully completion of the TESOL course and having taken the TKT test, you will be awarded with the following things:
- The Cambridge TKT exam gives you a final independent qualification, the TKT Certificate from Cambridge University.
- At the end of the TESOL you will receive a Certificate in TESOL from the Training Center in Auckland and a report. The report is the most important thing for you because it is what your future employers will require; it will be an invaluable tool in gaining employment. The TESOL report contains comments on the following areas:
Professional Development
The areas commented on in this area include:
- Punctuality in attendance and submission of work
- Attitude to work and colleagues
- Willingness to participate in the course and to support others
Written Work
The areas commented on in this area include:
- Quality of presentation
- Demonstration of theory into practice and an understanding of the input sessions
- Accurate use of language
Teaching Practice
The areas commented on in this area include:
- Your ability to transfer the theory into teaching practice
- Your ability to write comprehensive and logical plans
- Your ability to perform a range of classroom management functions
- Your ability to teach a variety of different activities
Portfolio
The areas commented on in this area include:
- Portfolio presentation and organisation
- Ability to maintain good records
A typical TESOL Day
| Time | Title | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 8.00 – 9.00 | Supervised Self study period | Course participants focus on study and preparation for the days input sessions |
| 9.00 – 10.40 | Input 1 – Introduction to Teaching Pronunciation | A hands on lesson introducing participant to the key terms of pronunciation and their meaning |
| 11.00 – 12.15 | Learner styles and their impact on task types | ... |
| 12.15 – 1.15 | Lunch | ... |
| 1.15 – 3.15 | TKT preparation – lesson planning theory and practice | Practical input focussed on Module 3 of the TKT exam |
| 3.30 – 4.30 | Active study groups | Course participants will complete work units from Module 2 of the TKT preparation course |
| After hours | Homework | Preparing lesson plans or assignments and pre-reading for next days input. Please expect at least an hour a day of homework | **Please note the teaching practice will take place in Week Four for the course. This will mean changes to the afternoon program |
TESOL Course Dates
| 5 week Courses | |
|---|---|
| 05 Jan – 05 Feb | TKT Exam all day 06 Feb |
| 15 Mar - 16 Apr | TKT Exam all day 17 Apr |
| 24 May - 25 Jun | TKT Exam all day 26 Jun |
| 02 Aug - 03 Sep | TKT Exam all day 04 Sep |
| 11 Oct - 12 Nov | TKT Exam all day 13 Nov |
| 15 Nov – 17 Dec | TKT Exam all day 18 Dec |
| Cambridge TKT (exam to be taken right after finishing the course). | |
| A minimum of 8 students is required for the TESOL course. | |
TESOL Course Fees
5-Week Course $2400
TESOL Material Fee NZ$80
The price does not include the TKT examination fee since taking the TKT exam is optional.
The TKT examination fee is NZ$280 (approx.)
TESOL Course Enrolment Procedure
- If you believe you cover the minimum requirements to be considered as a candidate for the TESOL Course email our Programmes Coordinator and ask for the application form. If you haven’t taken the IELTS, FCE or TOEFL please, ask the Programmes Coordinator to also email you an English level test.
Javier Mora
Programmes Coordinator
StudyCELTA
jmora@studycelta.com
- Prospective trainees must complete the application form and return it to the 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 Programmes Coordinator the English test that he will have previously emailed to them upon request.
- The trainers in Auckland will assess the application, and will decide at their own discretion if a vacancy for the TESOL course will be offered to the candidate.
- Successful applicants will receive an offer of a place on the course of their choice, if there is a place available.
- The balance is due 28 days, at the latest, before the course starts.
- 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.
Accommodation
If required, the Teacher training Center can arrange homestay accommodation for the CELTA and TESOL candidates (NZ$220 / week, plus a booking fee of NZ$180 - including single room, breakfast and dinner on weekdays, and three meals on weekends and public holidays).
Accommodation in apartments is also an option that the Training Center can provide, subject to availability. Prices for this option vary according to the time of the year, length of the stay and type of apartment requested.
How to Pay
All payments need to be done in New Zealand dollars via bank transfer, free of charges, into the StudyCELTA bank account in New Zealand.