It's always great to hear about what students do when they complete their CELTA Course. We asked Kate Wyllie, one of our CELTA graduates from Auckland about her experience teaching English in Indonesia.
Not long after completing my CELTA in Auckland I started a new job teaching ESL in a little town called Sidoarjo in Indonesia. It was kind of an impulse decision to move here - I only decided 10 days before I left - but so far it seems to be working out really well.
Life here is really laid back, the people are so friendly and the food is delicious! Everything is really cheap as well which is nice for the wallet!
I'm living with 2 other teachers in a house that’s owned by the school I work for so we don’t have to pay any rent and we also have a maid which is a bonus!
There are about 8 native speakers working at the school and we work alongside the local teachers who are all great fun to work with.
There are about 800 students in the school at the moment.
Bring something special to your country with you. The students are always interested in learning about where you are from and what life is like there.
I'm lucky because my school has a lot of resources available so I don't need to look far for things to use in the classroom, but my advice to anyone moving abroad to teach would be to bring something special to your country with you. The students are always interested in learning about where you are from and what life is like there.
Doing the CELTA course in Auckland really helped me a lot, and I use what I learned every day here in all my classes. I would highly recommend the CELTA course, as I probably wouldn't have ended up over here without it!
- - Kate Wyllie, New Zealand / CELTA Auckland, New Zealand
Louis is passionate about marine and tropical fish and spends of his spare time maintaining his four aquaria at home! He also loves bonsai, travelling and Italian football. However in his working hours, he is Head of Teacher Training at the Teacher Training Center in Malta.
This month, we asked him a few questions about completing the Cambridge University CELTA Certificate (for proficient non-native and native speakers of English) and the TESOL Courses (for non-native speakers with a good intermediate level) in Malta.
A meaningful career in Teaching English as a Foreign Language that stands the test of time has to adapt and grow with your changing circumstances.
This month we talk to Emma Smart, teacher, teacher trainer, previous Director of Studies and material writer, based in Abu Dhabi.
It just takes one inspiring teacher to set people on their paths. That's the exciting thing about teaching: it could be you.
This month, we talk with Sian Hudson, Head of at the Teacher Training Centre, Auckland about her career in TEFL. She gives us her perspective, reflecting on her career and giving advice for anyone contemplating CELTA, DELTA and Teaching English as a second or other language at home or abroad.
Testimonials
The Cambridge CELTA Certificate
A qualification for people who want to begin their career in the English industry. Available in Adelaide, Australia, Hobart, Australia, The Whitsundays, Australia, Brisbane, Australia, Auckland, New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand, Bournemouth, England, Seville & Barcelona Spain and Malta).
The Cambridge DELTA Diploma
A qualification for people with substantial experience in teaching English and want to take a step up in their TEFL career. Available in Seville, Spain Bournemouth, England and Sydney, Australia and Brisbane, Australia.
CYL - Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners: teaching English to children and teenagers.
Available in Seville and Barcelona, Spain
TESOL for non-native English speakers
For those who haven't the level of English proficiency required to allow them to undertake the CELTA course. Available in Sydney, Australia and Brisbane, Australia, Auckland, New Zealand, Bournemouth, England and Malta.
The Cambridge TKT exam (Teaching Knowledge Test) can be taken in Australia and New Zealand there at the training centers upon completion of the TESOL course.
Certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language
For Spanish native speakers or people with high level of fluency in Spanish interested in gaining a qualification to teach Spanish as a second language. This course is available only in Seville, Spain
CELTA Cambridge Certificate: CELTA course Barcelona | CELTA course Seville | CELTA course Dublin | CELTA course Lisbon | CELTA course Bournemouth | CELTA course in Malta | CELTA course Auckland | CELTA course Wellington | CELTA course Cape Town | CELTA Course Adelaide | CELTA course Brisbane | CELTA course Hobart | CELTA course Melbourne | CELTA course Perth | CELTA course Sydney | CELTA Whitsundays | CELTA Course Frankfurt | CELTA Course Lisbon | CELTA London | CELTA Newcastle
Delta Modules: Delta Modules Dublin, Ireland | Delta Modules Barcelona, Spain | Delta modules Seville | Delta modules Bournemouth | Delta modules Sydney | Delta modules Brisbane | Delta modules Cape Town | Delta modules London
TESOL course: TESOL course Dublin | TESOL course Bournemouth | CLIL Course Bournemouth | TESOL course Malta | TESOL course Sydney | TESOL course Brisbane | TESOL course Auckland, New Zealand | TESOL course Wellington, New Zealand
CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Courses: CLIL course Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Young Learners courses: CELTA Young Learners Extension Certificate: Barcelona, Spain | Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners - CYL: Seville, Spain
Formación de Profesores de Español: Curso de formación de profesor de español ELE Sevilla, España | Curso de formación de profesor de español ELE, Barcelona, España | FIPELE Frankfurt