Here at ELA we’re getting very excited about the Trinity CertTESOL courses that we’ll be running in the near future:
- 30/1/17 -24/2/17
- 5/6/17- 30/6/17
- 30/10/17-24/11/17
Maybe …..You’re looking to launch a career in language teaching,
..…You want to work while on a gap year
……You already have teaching experience but need a qualification
……You’re a non-native English speaker who needs to have their skills recognised
..OR.. you just want a career change
In all these cases Trinity CertTESOL can help. It’s one of the main qualifications in English language teaching and recognised world-wide by schools, governments, NGOs as well as multi-nationals. Doing our course means you can move into the next phase of our career with confidence or move abroad knowing you’ll work for a reputable school.
With certTESOL you can avoid this……
….and enjoy great facilities!
So why choose certTESOL to take the next reason? Here’s how it compares to the CELTA:
- You’ll teach both adults AND kids, not just adults
- You’ll practise 1-1 classes, something the CELTA ignores
- Experience producing your own materials, a vital skill
- certTESOL is generally cheaper than CELTA, currently it’s £925 at ELA
Course Content:
The certTESOL is made up of 5 units and involves 130 timetabled hours per trainee, ten of which you will be teaching. You will need to pass all internal assignments to gain the certificate. But don’t worry; you’ll have two highly qualified teacher trainers to support you every step of the way.
At ELA your day will normally be:
0900-1215- teaching sessions with your trainers
1215-1300 Lunch
1300-1800 Lesson planning, teaching and observations.
Nearly everyone who has done a certTESOL course remembers it is an intense but extremely rewarding 4 weeks. Reading between the lines; expect a great experience but be prepared to put in the hard work!
Non-native teachers
Non-native applicants will need to do a pre-course interview with our qualified teacher-trainer before signing up. In general, Trinity trainees need IELTS 7.0 in all skills to join a course but remember: it’s the trainer who has the final say.
Could Erasmus help you?
If you feel your level of English may fall short of this, don’t worry. ELA has purposefully designed intensive courses to get you ready for the certTESOL.
Remember, as you’ll participating in an educational course you might qualify for the Erasmus + programme, specifically designed for lifelong learning.
Still pondering certTESOL? Have a glance at some of our earlier blogs for ideas of great places to jet off to when you’ve finished your course at ELA.