Languages International

Course information

Certificate	CELTA
Duration	Four weeks
Number of hours	120 hours
Rhythm	Full time or part time
Teaching practice hours	6 hours
Tutor to trainee ratio	1 to 6
Cost	NZ$3,050.00 - full-time NZ$3,250.00 - part-time
Entry requirements	- Be at least 18 years of age, but preferably 20 or over at the start of the course - Have a good standard of education (at least bursary or equivalent) - Have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to complete successfully the written assignments and the assessment of teaching practice
Dates	5 - 30 March 2012 16 April - 11 May 2012 22 April - 3 August 2012 part-time 25 June - 20 July 2012 24 Sept - 19 Oct 2012 19 Nov - 12 Dec 2012
Means of assessment	All aspects of the course (teaching practice and written assignments) are internally and continuously assessed. Candidates' course work is also externally moderated by an assessor who is approved and appointed by Cambridge. The final certificate is issued by Cambridge. The certificate at Pass level is awarded to candidates who meet the course requirements and whose performance meets the criteria in all components. Those whose classroom teaching skills reach a level significantly higher than pass-level criteria are awarded Pass B; those whose classroom teaching skills and planning skills are exceptional, are awarded Pass A. The centre will also write an individual report on each candidate's performance and progress during the course.

Course content / syllabus

The course focuses on 5 main units :

1 Learners, teachers and the learning teaching content
2 Language analysis and awareness
3 Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
4 Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
5 Developing teaching skills and professionalism

Training centre information

Year founded	1988
Location	Town / city centre
Help provided with accommodation for trainees?	Yes - in hotel / guest house accommodation

Additional information

The centre is siutated in spacious, historical buildings set in a park in central Auckland. Trainees have access to a fully-equipped Learning Centre and student cafe.

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