Cambridge CELTA Certificate Course: Seville, Spain

Teacher Training in Seville, Spain

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 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.

CELTA Entry requirements

Cambridge regulations state that candidates must:

1. be at least 20 years old by the end of the course
2. have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers
3. 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.

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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.

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The 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.

CELTA 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.

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CELTA Course 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 issues 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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CELTA Dates and Prices

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2013 CELTA Course prices

CELTA Course price 2013:  1.545 € (Includes Cambridge fees and end of course meal)

NB:

• Note that the course deposit (500€) should be paid within 7 days of a place on the requested course being offered to secure a place on the specified dates.
• If accommodation has been requested, a deposit of 20 -25% of the accommodation total cost is required alongside the course deposit
• Deposits are non-refundable.
• The balance of the course fees (1.045€) needs to be paid together with the balance of the accommodation fees at least 6 weeks before the course commencement date.

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Optional packages and Special courses

CELTA  + Spanish Course

• Do a one week Spanish course free after the CELTA course has finished.
• If you require accommodation, your accommodation costs will be equivalent to the price of 5 weeks in the type of accommodation you may choose (see info on accommodation).

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CELTA + Semana Santa - Easter procession week

The CELTA course takes place over a five week period, with week 3 being free to enjoy the world famous “Semana Santa” (Easter week with processions). This is a unique opportunity to undertake the teacher training course plus experience one of the most anticipated events in the Spanish calendar.

• If you require accommodation, your accommodation costs will be equivalent to the price of 5 weeks in the type of accommodation you may choose (see info on accommodation).

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CELTA + Feria de Sevilla + Spanish classes

Come to Seville a week before the CELTA course commences to enjoy the unique Seville fair “La Feria de Abril’.

• If you require accommodation, your accommodation costs will be equivalent to the price of 5 weeks in the type of accommodation you may choose (see info on accommodation).

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CELTA + SPANISH + CYL (Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners)

Complete the CELTA course from August the 5th till August the 30th, and the Certificate in teaching English to Younger Learners from September the 2nd till September the 13th, to give you training in teaching both adults and children, which can fully prepare you for future employment.

• Spanish courses to complement this package are also available.
• The price for this package is €2.015
• If you require accommodation, your accommodation costs will be equivalent to the price of 6 weeks in the type of accommodation you may choose (see info on accommodation).

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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.

In Seville, we offer two types of accommodation:

1. Single room at one of the School’s residence/student houses: these are located in the city center about 10-15 minute walking distance from the school; there you will be staying with other CELTA/DELTA trainees (males and females). You will have your own room with shared use of kitchen and bathroom. The residences/student houses have capacity for 15 students, although you will be sharing the bathroom with 1 or 2 students. The kitchen is equipped and bed sheets/blankets are provided, you would only have to bring your own towels. Internet connection is not always guaranteed, there is internet at the School.

Cost: 130 EUROS per week (30 EUROS the extra night)

Accommodation normally starts the day before the course starts and ends the day after finishing the course.

2.  High Standard apartments (suitable for 1 or 2 persons): Also, located 10-15 minute walking distance from the school. Complete privacy with a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room. The apartments are furnished and have air-conditioning, heating, TV and an oven. Wireless internet is also available throughout the building (internet costs 10€ per week).

Cost: 300 EUROS per week*

Accommodation starts the day before the course starts and ends the day after finishing the course.

* Electricity usage up to 30 € per month (per person) is included.

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Enrolment & Cancellation

If you believe you cover the minimum requirements for any of the courses mentioned above ask for the application package of the course that interests you.

Prospective trainees must complete the application pack and return it via email to the Programmes Coordinator. The CELTA applicants need to include an updated copy of their CV.

Applicants who have satisfactorily completed the application package will be invited to attend an interview shortly after this date with the main course tutor on the telephone (at their own cost).

All successful applicants will receive an offer of a place on the course of their choice immediately, if there is a place available.

After receiving an offer of place, you will have one week (7 days) 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.

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 a course, although there are occasionally places available due to last-minute cancellations.

Enrolment Cancellations

Once a vacancy on the CELTA course has been offered to you, you will have one week to pay your deposit and secure the vacancy.

After having paid the deposit, these are the terms and conditions that you will be under regarding canceling your course:

• With a minimum of 6 weeks advance notice , the Centre will reimburse a student full payment, less the deposit which will be valid for another course starting during the same calendar year.
• Deposits are non-refundable and cannot be returned under any circumstances.
• Students who start but do not finish the course will not be reimbursed.

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How to pay

All payments need to be done in Euros via bank transfer, free of charges, into the StudyCELTA bank account in Seville, Spain (bank account details will be provided in the invoice, once the application has been successful).

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