Who can

Apply?

Both native and non-native speakers are accepted on the course and both are expected to have a level of education, language awareness and competence in English which will enable them to deal with all aspects of the assessment in a successful way. Non-native speaker participants should have appropriate qualifications which would allow them to teach English in their country.

All candidates for this course (native and non-native) should have completed their secondary level education and be at least eighteen years of age.. Non-native speaker participants should hold a recognized Certificate of Proficiency in English and have appropriate qualifications which would allow them to teach English in their country.

What age groups will you train me to teach?

The CELTA Course aims to prepare teachers of adult learners (adult=16+ years)

The Certificate in TEFL aims to prepare teachers for classes with younger learners as well as teenagers and adults

There are no basic differences in the content and syllabus. The timetable and topics cover all age groups. despite the Cambridge specification, it is understood that CELTA holders will often be required to teach children and CTEFL holders may need to teach adults. The CELT Athens Syllabus covers candidates of both courses in a most thorough way with topics useful for all age groups. Please check a sample timetable by clicking here.

How many lessons will I teach?

8-9  lessons  Total time: 6 hours

4-5 lessons. Total time: 4 hours

How many lesson plans will I write?

8- 9 lesson plans

4-5 lesson plans

Are there any other written assignments?

Four (4) completed during the course
  1 - Profile of an adult  learner & analysis of errors; suggested exercises for errors
  2 - Analysis of grammar & vocabulary items for teaching; suggested activities & their rationale
  3 - Exploitation of an authentic text or tapescript
4 - Reflection assignment on lessons learnt through teaching & watching others teach

Three (3)  completed during the course
   1 - Class profile of a children's class
   2-  Analysis of Grammar & Vocabulary Items
   3- Reflection assignment on lessons learnt through teaching & watching others teach
 One (1)  completed after the course
   1 - Evaluation & Adaptation of a unit from a coursebook; project includes submission of two lesson plans for the unit

Who issues the Certificate which I will get at the end of the course?

The CELTA Certificate is awarded by Cambridge ESOL

Upon completion of the course, candidates are issued with a centre report which they can use for more detail regarding their progress

The Certificate of Attendance & a Letter of Attainment are awarded by CELT Athens.

The Certificate includes the grade and the letter a detailed report on individual aspects of performance during the course.

How am I going to be graded?

Grading system:

PASS A - PASS B - PASS - FAIL

Grading System:

A - B - C - D  (+ /- also possible)

If I fail, will I have to attend the whole course again?

YES. Candidates who receive a FAIL grade are required to attend a full course and redo all assignments and Teaching Practices. This is a regulation set by Cambridge ESOL and candidates have to sign that they understand this.

NO. Candidate who receive a D grade are required to plan and teach one lesson and resubmit one of their post-course assignments.
Full course attendance is not obligatory but some revision sessions may be recommended

Who recognises each of the Certificates?

International recognition including British Councils around the world. A CELTA is the main TEFL qualification most employers around the world will advertise for.

International Recognition with the exception of British Councils and very wide local recognition. CTEFL holders work all over Greece and in many locations overseas.

What is the tuition?

1450 euros

1300 euros

Will I have to pay anything extra?

YES. An assessment fee of 160 Euros paid to Cambridge ESOL  (not included in the tuition fees)

NO

Groups of teachers from the same institution (more than ONE) attending the same course who pay for their full tuition prior to the start of their course are also entitled to a 10% discount.

Upon payment of their tuition fees, all candidates are automatically given free library membership and access to the Self Access Centre.