London is one of the world’s great cities and the London (Covent Garden) CELTA centre has everything you could want for your CELTA course. The London (Covent Garden) location couldn’t be better placed to make the most of all the city has to offer, centrally situated just down the road from both the British Museum and the Covent Garden shopping and entertainment hub. The centre has a wide spread of online CELTA courses too, both full-time and part-time, with live input sessions as well as teaching practice sessions.
London (Covent Garden) Teacher Training and Development Manager and CELTA Tutor Varinder Unlu gives the lowdown on what is like taking a CELTA course via this iconic location…
Tell us about the CELTA tutors’ experience and expertise. What can trainees expect in terms of guidance and support from them?
CELTA tutors are highly experienced professionals who play a crucial role in guiding trainees through the rigorous and intensive CELTA course. Here’s what you can typically expect from CELTA tutors in terms of experience, expertise, guidance, and support:
Tutors’ experience and expertise – they are required to hold advanced qualifications in English Language teaching, such as the DELTA or equivalent, and must have significant experience in teaching – many tutors will have taught in diverse cultural and linguistic contexts, bringing a wealth of practical insights to the training room. All trainers are trained by Cambridge English to ensure they meet the high standards of Cambridge Assessment. Our tutors are committed to providing excellent training and personalised support throughout the course.
Tell us more about the live input sessions for the online CELTA courses with you
The London (Covent Garden) centre has implemented live input sessions for all their part-time online CELTA courses. Each session is 90 minutes long. All the sessions take place in the first four weeks of the course and are designed to complement what the trainees are required to do in their classrooms, such as classroom management, presenting language, and monitoring and error correction.
From January 2025, we will be increasing these live sessions from four to eight, to give our trainees the best learning experience possible. As well as this we will have a series of webinars running throughout the year which all current and past trainees are welcome to join to learn more about different aspects of teaching.
New for 2025!
As well as the four new input sessions, The London (Covent Garden) centre will be running a year-round series of webinars on different aspects of teaching and learning. These are free for all our current and past trainees to join as part of their development. All the webinars are presented by our experienced teacher trainers every Wednesday evening from 18.00-19.30 UK time.
We have also introduced a new part-time online course which is three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 08.30-13.30 UK time [for more information you can contact us].
What is the centre like for trainees doing the face-to-face course? Can they take advantage of the centre’s central location in the capital?
We have a dedicated space for teacher training. We provide modern, well-equipped classrooms with resources tailored to teacher training. We have interactive whiteboards, a well-stocked library of teaching materials, and methodology books, and access to printing and photocopying facilities for lesson preparation. We offer a dynamic and supportive environment for all our face-to-face trainees. We are located in central London close to Covent Garden and the British Museum. We foster a collaborative atmosphere, giving our trainees a sense of community and encouraging peer collaboration. Trainees benefit from administrative and pastoral support, which ensures they focus on their learning and teaching practice without any unnecessary distractions.
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What accommodation is available for trainees who wish to take the London (Covent Garden) face-to-face CELTA course?
If trainees require accommodation with us while they train on the Face-to-Face CELTA, we have two options available to them: Homestay or Student residence
Homestay is one of our most popular accommodation options, which allows students to integrate into family life in London. We ensure that we match you up with the most suitable family for you. Student residence offers bedrooms with private bathrooms in secure, modern, purpose-built student accommodation.
What is the TEFL job market like in London and the UK? What support can trainees expect in this regard?
The TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) job market in London and the UK offers a range of opportunities, although competition can vary depending on the type of institution, location, and time of year. Here’s an overview of the market and what to expect:
- Language Schools: London is home to numerous private language schools catering to international students, offering positions for newly qualified and experienced teachers.
- Further Education (FE) Colleges: Many FE colleges across the UK run ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs, often requiring teachers with strong qualifications like CELTA.
- Summer Schools: Short-term opportunities in summer camps and schools provide flexible options for teaching during peak tourist seasons.
- Corporate Training: Some TEFL professionals find work in Business English, offering language coaching to professionals.
In your final week, your trainers will present a session on jobs, where to look for work, and what to avoid. Our tutors are willing to provide references based on the trainee’s performance during the course. We have a post-course alumni page on Facebook where former graduates share job leads and advice. As well as this, we often employ our graduates in our English school.
The London (Covent Garden) centre also runs short courses to help trainees specialise in areas such as teaching young learners and teens, teaching Business English, and teaching exam classes, including IELTS. You can ask the tutor more about these during the interview stage of your application process.
Apply to take the CELTA (or DELTA) via London (Covent Garden), United Kingdom today!
If you are looking to embark on an exciting career where you can teach around the world, the CELTA course via London (Covent Garden), UK is a great place to start! And for those looking to take the next step in their ELT career, the centre will soon offer excellent DELTA module options. You can apply for the CELTA through our online form. There are no application fees and the form usually takes five to 15 minutes to complete.
Do you have any questions about taking the CELTA? Get in touch with a member of our team today!
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