DELTA Module 1
You can take the DELTA Module One course either online or face-to-face. For the online course, there is no need to travel to the training centre as the course can be taken from the comfort of your home.

Taking the DELTA Module 1
DELTA Module 1 Course Dates & Fees:
DELTA-Module-1-(Online)
Mexico City, Mexico
10-week course. Asynchronous Online at your own pace.
Plus Cambridge assignment submission fee of $270 USD.
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17-Jul-2023 – 01-Oct-2023 DELTA Module 1 (Online) | 620.00 USD ($) | Apply Now | |
07-Aug-2023 – 20-Aug-2023 DELTA Module 1 (Online) | 550.00 USD ($) | Apply Now |
Malaga, Spain
Understanding Language Methodology and Theory (Cambridge ESOL Module entry fee is not included – Module 1: 148€)
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28-Aug-2023 – 01-Dec-2023 DELTA Module 1 (Online) | 725.00 EUR (€) | Apply Now |
Buenos Aires, Argentina
+ Cambridge Module 1 Enrolment Fee $440 USD
The DELTA 1 Online Preparation course takes place completely online. Live Zoom sessions are every Friday, except for bank holidays, and asynchronous tasks will be set every Friday to be completed ahead of the following live class.
The mock exam is done individually at home and marked by the DELTA Module 1 tutors in the fortnight preceding the exam. The DELTA Module 1 exam itself on the first Wednesday of June & December in the morning.
Argentina Time (GMT-3).
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01-Sep-2023 – 24-Nov-2023
DELTA Module 1 (Online)
Two options: 10.00–12.00 or 14.30 – 16.30 (Argentina Time: GMT-3) |
550.00 USD ($) | Apply Now |
Cambridge (University Hospital), UK
+ Cambridge Exam Fees: Module 1: £127
+ Centre fee: £35
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04-Sep-2023 – 01-Dec-2023 DELTA Module 1 (Online) | 1030.00 GBP (£) | Apply Now |
London (British Museum, Zone 1) UK
Tuesdays 18:30 – 21:00 (British Time). Via Zoom.
N.B. 2023 DELTA Module 1 exam dates: Wednesday 7th June and Wednesday 6th December.
Time Zone: London, England (GMT+1).
PLEASE NOTE: Registration fee is not included) If you wish to sit the exam, the exam registration fee is £121.
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05-Sep-2023 – 07-Nov-2023 DELTA Module 1 (Online) | 485.00 GBP (£) | Apply Now |
Gran Canaria, Spain
12-week course
There are 14 sessions, totalling 42 hours,
Weeks 1-2: September: Tuesday 5th, Thursday 7th, Tuesday 12th and Thursday 14th, 18:30 – 21:30 (UK time = Gran Canaria Time)
Weeks 3-12: Tuesday September 19th to Tuesday November 21st, 18:30 – 21:30 (UK time = Gran Canaria Time)
N.B. DELTA M1 exam first Wednesday in December (December 6th).
All course fees included. (exam fee not included)
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05-Sep-2023 – 21-Nov-2023 DELTA Module 1 (Online) | 500.00 EUR (€) | Apply Now |
Birmingham, UK
Weekly live sessions with your tutor on Zoom every Wednesday: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (UK time).
Plus weekly tasks to do in your own time on online study platform.
Time zone: Birmingham, UK (GMT+0).
Please note: Course cost does not include Cambridge exam fee.
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13-Sep-2023 – 29-Nov-2023 DELTA Module 1 (Online) | 450.00 GBP (£) | Apply Now |
Istanbul (Levent), Turkey
13-week course.
Zoom discussion sessions are held every week (normally one evening during the week and on Saturdays). You don’t have to attend any of it – all of the elements apart from meeting your course mates online, are also accessible on our Moodle. People do this course from all over the world and work together at times that suit them.
Plus £120 Cambridge exam fee.
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18-Sep-2023 – 01-Dec-2023
DELTA Module 1 (Online)
– 11-week course |
500.00 GBP (£) | Apply Now |
Ankara, Turkey
There are 4 live Zoom sessions planned for course participants (to be scheduled later).
All of the elements of this course are accessible online.
Timezone Ankara (GMT+3)
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18-Sep-2023 – 01-Dec-2023
DELTA Module 1 (Online)
– All of the elements of this course are accessible online, through our Moodle platform. We provide study guides and exam tasks for course participants to submit and get feedback on. In addition, there are Zoom discussion sessions held every week (normally one evening during the week and on Saturdays). |
500.00 GBP (£) | Apply Now |
Rome, Italy
Thursdays: 09:00-13:00
Introduction and preparation to the DELTA Module One exam. The format of this course offers flexibility as the tasks are completed asynchronously following a timetable.
Online via Moodle (Self-Study via Moodle + 3 consultations)
Includes 2 mock exams and constructive feedback and insights from an experienced trainer.
Consultations to be booked in advance.
All fees included except Cambridge exam fee.
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19-Oct-2023 – 17-May-2024
DELTA Module 1 (Online)
– No lessons on: 08/12, 22/12, 29/12, 05/01, 06/04 and 27/04. |
660.00 EUR (€) | Apply Now |
Barcelona (Universitat)
Zoom + guided study
Fridays 10-11am
NB. Input sessions: 10 hours; Supervised and corrected independent work: 35 hours = total 45 hours
Time Zone: Barcelona, Spain (GMT+1)
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22-Mar-2024 – 31-May-2024 DELTA Module 1 (Online) | 709.00 EUR (€) | Apply Now |
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Cambridge (University Hospital), UK
+ Cambridge Fees: Module 1: £127
+ Centre fee: £35
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23-Jun-2023 – 07-Jul-2023 DELTA Module 1 (Face-to-Face) | 1120.00 GBP (£) | Apply Now |
Prague, Czech Republic
(N.B. Cambridge Assessment entry fee is not included).
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01-Jul-2023 – 07-Jul-2023 DELTA Module 1 (Face-to-Face) | 490.00 EUR (€) | Apply Now |
Istanbul (Levent), Turkey
Input sessions Monday to Friday, from 9.00 to 13.30.
*Plus Cambridge entry fee of £120 GBP (+ exam day invigilation fee of £30 GBP if you sit the exam at the Istanbul (Levent) centre).
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17-Jul-2023 – 28-Jul-2023 DELTA Module 1 (Face-to-Face) | 500.00 GBP (£) | Apply Now |
Module 1 of the Cambridge DELTA (Diploma in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is based around a final exam, held two times a year in June and December.
The DELTA Module 1 courses offered by our DELTA teacher training centres around the world are designed and developed to prepare you for this exam, which primarily focuses on Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching.
While the entirety of DELTA module 1 can be studied by distance, you will need to travel to a Cambridge-accredited DELTA examination centre to take the final exam. This centre could be the accredited centre that is running your online course, or another closer to you. Your DELTA tutor and admissions officer can help you find a convenient location to take the exam once you apply for the online course.
How will the DELTA modules and input teaching be organised?
Each school has different timetables depending on the format of the course. There are intensive and part-time DELTA module options. Have a look at the calendar of DELTA Module start dates.
What is the DELTA Course?
DELTA Module 1 Content
1. Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching
- Historical and current theories of first and second language acquisition
- How these theories influence teaching methodologies.
2. Different teaching approaches and methodologies, including current developments
- Teaching methodologies, both mainstream and experimental
- The effectiveness of these methodologies in different learning environments.
3. Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems
- Features of language systems (e.g. meaning, form, pronunciation and use)
- Teaching methodology choices in language systems.
4. Language skills and learners’ problems
- Features of language skills (e.g. the subskills and strategies needed by learners)
- Teaching methodology choices in language skills.
5. Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
- The practical uses of a range of resources in a range of teaching contexts.
6. Key assessment concepts and terminology
- How to apply key assessment principles, such as validity and reliability, to classroom-based assessment.
For a full copy of the DELTA syllabus, get in touch with one of our Delta experts.
How to Choose an Accredited DELTA Module 1 Centre
Whether you take your DELTA 100% online or face-to-face, your DELTA tutor and the accredited centre are in a specific, physical location. You should choose which accredited centre to take the course through based on several factors, such as time zones, dates, the intensity of each course, and its structure. A further explanation about each accredited centre can be found below.
For Module 1, you will need to attend a Cambridge examination centre to take the exam, which is held every June and December. This could be your online course’s accredited centre, or another centre closer to you. Once you apply for a DELTA course, your DELTA admissions officer and tutor can help you decide on an examination centre that is convenient for you.
You do not have to attend the accredited centre to take the online DELTA course; it can be taken by distance from anywhere in the world.

DELTA Accredited Centres
While the courses listed on StudyCELTA are fully online, your DELTA tutor and the accredited centre for running the course are in a specific location. You should choose the centre that will run your course based on time zones, dates, and the intensity of each course.

DELTA Online or Face-to-face, the recognition is the same
The requirements are the same as taking a DELTA module in another format.
However, with the course being completely online, it is a requirement if you have the following:
a) A working laptop or desktop computer with a microphone and speakers
b) A secure internet connection
c) A designated and comfortable working space at home

How do I apply for the DELTA?
- Access the online application form
- Select ‘DELTA online’ and your module in the course type drop down
- Choose the accredited centre
- Select your desired course dates
- Fill out your basic information and submit the form
- Finally, one of our DELTA admissions officers will be in touch with the application documents for you to fill out
Alternatively, you can contact us and let us know which module, course date and accredited centre you’re interested in, and a DELTA admissions officer will be in touch with the application documents.
Minimum Entry Requirements for the DELTA Modules
The DELTA Course is intended for experienced teachers. Meaning teachers who wish to extend their professional experience and accept new responsibilities. The DELTA does not only demonstrates a commitment to the profession but also proof of ability.
It is open to people from all language backgrounds. All participants must have native speaker proficiency, written and spoken, that enables them to follow the course and complete all assessed and non-assessed elements successfully.
Ideally, applicants should:
- have at least one years’ full time (1,200 hours) experience of teaching English to a variety of levels within the past five years.
- be able to prove a range of teaching experience in different contexts and at different levels.
- be a graduate and have an initial teaching qualification (i.e. CELTA, Trinity Cert TESOL or equivalent)
- have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels (native-speaker proficiency, such as C2, CPE or IELTS 8+)
We may still accept applicants if they do not strictly meet these requirements but can demonstrate that they would be likely to complete the course successfully. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, get in contact with one of our DELTA experts or take our DELTA eligibility test to get more information.