CELTA Course Introduction
The Cambridge CELTA Certificate (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is a worldwide recognised TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course in teaching English. This is suitable for candidates who have little or no previous experience in teaching English as a foreign language or for teachers who are already in the ELT industry and want to hone their craft.
The CELTA qualification is an ELT (English Language Teaching) certificate, which incorporates TESL (Teaching English as Second Language) and TEFL (Teaching English as Foreign Language). It is acknowledged by international teaching centres throughout the world and is the most highly regarded TEFL qualification in the UK.
The course includes practical teaching with real foreign students in a classroom, observation of professional TEFL teachers and completion of a variety of relevant written assignments.
The CELTA Courses in Turin, Italy are held to the CELTA's high teaching standards and have a CELTA department with years of experience who can support and advise students throughout the CELTA course.
- provide you with a strong basis in English teaching practice and give you self-confidence in a classroom environment,
- help you learn TEFL techniques to improve your interaction with students;
- give you a qualification that can open up opportunities around the world
CELTA Course Entry Criteria
To be accepted for the CELTA courses in Torino (Turin), applicants must fulfil the following criteria:
- A minimum age of 18 at the start of the CELTA course
- A good standard of education* (e.g. having gained university entrance qualifications, completed High School)
- Awareness and high level of competence in written and spoken English in order to be able to follow the course and prepare for teaching a range of levels
- For non-native speakers, the required command of English is that of Proficiency (CPE), IELTS 7.5-9.0 , TOEIC 945+ points, i.e. close to native speaker's competence.
- No previous teaching experience required
CELTA Syllabus
The syllabus consists of five units of learning that deal with specific topic areas in the teaching of ESL:
- Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
- Language analysis and awareness
- Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
- Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
- Developing teaching skills and professionalism
CELTA Course Assessment – Turin
Assessment overview
Throughout the course, you are continually assessed. No exams are needed to be completed to pass the CELTA. An external assessor from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) moderates each course. You will be offered help to prepare for your assessments. It should be noted that the assessment will not be based on your performance on any one occasion, but will be related to your progress on the CELTA course and will include evaluation on your ability to respond to feedback from the tutor and your peers. The Assessor may observe input sessions, read samples of written work and so on, to ensure that the assessment process is as fair as possible.
Assessment framework
There are two components:
Component 1: Planning and teaching
Component 2: ESL Classroom-related written assignments (between 750-1000 words each)
The written assignments are:
- Adult learning and learning contexts
- The English language system
- Language skills
- Classroom teaching and the identification of action points
CELTA Grading System
The Cambridge CELTA course has 4 grades:
Pass
Most candidates receive a Pass. This grade is awarded to those who show they understand the basics of teaching practice and relevant knowledge in the written assessments.
They may need support or guidance from future TEFL employers to help them to develop in the industry at first.
Pass (Grade B)
Less people receive a Pass B grade. It demonstrates that the candidate has shown they can complete teaching practice and written assignments at a significantly higher level than that required to meet pass-level criteria.
They will need much less support in their first TEFL job as they will be able to build upon methods learned on the CELTA course.
Pass (Grade A)
A very small percentage of candidates receive this grade. It is awarded to candidates whose performance in the written assignments meets the specified criteria and who have demonstrated in their ESL teaching practice a level of ability and achievement and a level of awareness significantly higher than that required to meet pass-level criteria in relation to:
Benefiting from a small amount of guidance in a TEFL post, but are likely to be able to work independently.
Employment
Find a TEFL Job Post CELTA
As a StudyCELTA trainee, you will be able to sign up for free to our TEFL jobs website www.teflwork.com. TEFLwork is a platform only for qualified English teachers and will allow you to find work both at home and abroad with your newly gained CELTA certificate.
How to Apply for the CELTA in Turin, Italy
If you think you have the requirements needed to apply for the CELTA, please fill in our online application form. Once you have completed this, we will send you pre-interview tasks to prepare you for your CELTA interview. This can take place in person, over the telephone or face-to-face. Please note: Your place is not secured on a CELTA course until you have been formally accepted and have paid a non-refundable deposit.
Unsure if you are Eligible to Apply for CELTA in Torino?
If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements to apply for a Cambridge CELTA course then you can take our CELTA Eligibility Test.
