CELTA

The next CELTA course at NTU will begin in October 2012 and end in June 2013

What is CELTA?
CELTA is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and opens up a whole world of exciting teaching opportunities.

How does CELTA relate to TEFL/TESOL?
TEFL or TESOL are terms often used to describe qualifications for English Language teachers. CELTA, the most widely taken initial TESOL / TEFL qualification of its kind in the world, was previously known as CTEFLA and the RSA certificate.

Who is CELTA for?
CELTA is suitable for a wide range of people. It is the ideal qualification for those who want to start English language teaching anywhere in the world. It is also suitable for people who want a career break or change and for those already teaching English who have no formal qualification.

What does CELTA involve?
We run CELTA as a part-time course from October to June each year. The course runs on a Wednesday with classes in the morning and teaching practice in the afternoon.

There are five main units of learning:

• 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 contexts
• Developing teaching skills and professionalism.

You will be assessed throughout the course, with no final examination. An external assessor, appointed by Cambridge ESOL, moderates each course. There are two components of assessment:

1. Teaching practice You will teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance at the end of the six hours.
2. Written assignments You will complete four written assignments: one focusing on adult learning; one on the language system of English; one on language skills; and one on classroom teaching.

To be awarded the certificate you must pass both components. There are three grades — Pass, Pass B and Pass A.

Who recognises CELTA?
CELTA is accepted throughout the world by organisations which employ English Language teachers. The Cambridge CELTA has been accredited by Ofqual (the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) at Level Five on the National Qualifications Framework for England. Cambridge ESOL also works with international ELT organisations to ensure the acceptance of CELTA globally.

Fees
Fees for this course are £1,250, which can be paid in three instalments.

Am I eligible to apply?
Ideally you should:

• have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education
• be aged 20 or over
• have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels.

We may still accept you if you do not have formal qualifications at this level but can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete the course successfully. We may, at our discretion, accept applicants aged between 18 and 20.

How do I apply?
To apply download the Word application form below and return to Aliya Tanveer. You will also need to download the reference sheet separately to send to your two chosen referees. Please instruct them to email these back directly to Aliya Tanveer.

• Application form  
• Reference sheet  
• Notes for guidance for filling in your application form

Application forms and reference sheets can also be sent to:
Aliya Tanveer
Nottingham Trent University
DICe Building
Burton Street
Nottingham NG1 4BU

When we have received your application you will be sent a pre course task to complete and bring to an interview with the course leader. Interviews will be arranged from the middle of August. You will not be contacted regarding interview arrangements before the beginning of August.

Please note that we run the CELTA course subject to demand. On 5 October there is a CELTA induction day when you will have a chance to find out about the course in much more detail, meet the staff and other students. If you subsequently decide that you would like to join the course you will be expected to enrol and arrange to pay your fees the following week. It is only at this point that we can confirm that the course will run.

If you are having any problems with your application or have further questions please contact Allyn Richardson on +44 (0)115 848 2149 or via email.