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The Intensive School of English

Cambridge Young Learners Extension

The University of Cambridge YL Extension is for practising teachers who want to extend their expertise or gain a specific, recognised qualification for young learners. For successful YL Extension candidates, CELTA holders’ certificates will be upgraded by UCLES, other teachers will be awarded a certificate of achievement.

YL Extension Content / Objectives
The YL programme is practice based and integrates theory with classroom practice throughout the course. For working teachers, it may be possible to use existing classes.
By the end of the course, successful candidates will be able to:

*transfer and apply awareness of language and knowledge of English teaching methods, from an adult to a young learner context
*demonstrate an understanding of the context within which young learners learn English, their motivations and the roles of teacher & learner in this process
*transfer, adapt & apply the principles of effective teaching from an adult to a young learner context
*transfer, adapt & apply a repertoire of skills for classroom teaching of English to adults, to the young learner context
*demonstrate an awareness of appropriate resources and materials for use with young learners of English for teaching, testing & reference
*identify (further) opportunities for their future development as professionals in this field.

Full time: Monday 14 August to Friday 25 August 2006 from 9.30 to 6.30 daily Monday to Friday
2 weeks' Intensive YL Extension for already qualified teachers (CELTA or equivalent), £595 (including Cambridge assessment fee). Payment will be due in full by 28 July 2006. ISE CELTA graduates will receive a discount on this price.

Entry criteria
21 + years of age
First degree or equivalent
CELTA, CTEFLA or other equivalent teaching qualification **
Either TESOL teaching experience or a demonstrable interest in teaching.
Willingness to be checked by The Criminal Records Bureau, as suitable to have access to minors.

** This can include national teacher training qualifications. Certificates are awarded on YL completion, according to candidates’ initial qualification.

For an application form / further details contact: Victoria Forrester at The Intensive School of English on 01273 384800 or victoria@ise.uk.com

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