The Delta is a diploma that specialises in Teaching in as a Foreign Language and is accredited by Cambridge English Assessment.
The qualification is for experienced EFL teachers who want to progress their careers and develop into more senior roles.
In the UK, it is a level 7 qualification (recognised by Ofqual), which is equivalent to a Masters degree.
Alike to the CELTA, Delta is internationally recognised and is often seen as a benchmark for quality.
The Delta qualification is comprised of three modules: a written exam, reflective teaching practice, and a research paper and is recognised around language schools, organisations, and universities worldwide.
The qualification is ideal for EFL teachers who wish to develop their careers and deepen their teaching knowledge, so they can be experts in their fields.
The benefits of taking a Delta are:
The Delta Module One is a preparatory course for a long-written exam.
It covers teaching methodologies, language concepts, specific terminology, and learner skills and problems.
Delta Module One exams take place in June and December of every year.
This course can be taken online or in the classroom.
The Delta Module 2 is centred around developing your professional practice.
You are assessed through a portfolio of coursework including lesson observations.
The Delta Module 2 is normally classroom-based, although there are online options.
There are two different options to take with the Delta Module 3.
Delta Module 3 can be taken online or in the classroom.
Most centres will look for candidates who meet these requirements:
The intensive way of completing the Delta, which can be done within 8 - 12 weeks if you can have the time off and fully commit.
Full-time Deltas are intensive and we recommend to check the timetable before committing.
Part time Delta courses can take anywhere from 6 months to one year, depending on the course provider.
Part-time courses are better taken if you are still working, although we advise this if you are only working 15 – 18 hours per week.
You can take the Delta module one and the Delta module three online.
The Online modules are more flexible although there will be scheduled zoom lessons and meetings with your tutor.
That really depends on you. You should ask yourself these questions:
The Delta is a level seven certificate in the UK (on the Regulated Qualification Framework RFQ). This is the equivalent level to a Master’s degree.
Most Delta courses do not require a CELTA to gain admittance but it substantially helps your application if you do have one. Most schools will take into consideration your teaching experience and how you perform on the application.
Be wary, there are a minority of schools who are strict and only look for candidates with a CELTA qualification (or equivalent). If you would like more guidance on this, please get in touch with a StudyCELTA Advisor.
Yes, you do need to complete all three modules. If you have completed one module, you are not bound to finishing the remaining two as you typically take one module at a time (unless the course provider is offering a Delta course bundle).
Most schools and organisations will want candidates who have completed all three modules (if you are applying for a job that asks for a Delta certificate).You receive a separate certificate for each module you complete. You receive the full DELTA qualification when you complete all three modules.
The grades awarded are:
It may be easier to take the exam with the Delta centre that you are taking the preparatory course with, however it is not a requirement. If there is a certified Delta examination centre local to you, you can take the exam there instead.
No, you do not have to take all the module at a centre. As each modules are separate courses, you can take them at different centres, if you wish.
No, you don’t need to take the modules in order. You can start any of the modules first. Look at our range of Delta courses and see what times and dates will suit you.