How to become an English teacher in South Africa: Cambridge CELTA teacher training course in Johannesburg. Earn an accredited TESOL / TEFL certificate to teach English in South Africa & abroad as a second language to adults, teens and children.
StudyCELTA, Johannesburg: Based in the heart of Johannesburg, one of the most vibrant cities in South Africa, StudyCELTA provides an internationally-recognised 4-week CELTA English teacher course to students from South Africa and around the world. The Cambridge CELTA training course is the most frequently sought-after qualification for TEFL jobs worldwide, and features real-life English teaching practice every day.
Cambridge University CELTA Certificate Course: Duration: 4 weeks CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is the most widely recognised initial qualification for those wishing to start an English language teaching career, and the minimum required qualification for most serious ELT schools. CELTA is a highly practical course which provides initial training in English language teaching to Adults. Course features include:
- 4 week intensive full-time - 120 study hours - 2 hours teaching practice per day - Available year round
The course is designed to enable candidates to: - Develop basic skills for teaching adults in the language classroom. - Develop familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to adult learners of English. - Develop an awareness of language and a knowledge of the description of English and apply these in professional practice. - Develop an initial understanding of the contexts within which adults learn English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and the learner. - Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of English for teaching, testing and referencing. - Identify opportunities for their own future development in the field.
Units of Learning: - Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context - Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing - Developing teaching skills and professionalism - Planning and resources for different contexts - Language analysis and awareness
Assessment: To be awarded the certificate you must pass both written assignment and teaching practice components. There are three grades — Pass, Pass ‘B’ and Pass ‘A’. The assessment of CELTA is continuous and integrated, there is no final exam. The candidates are assessed primarily in the areas of:
- Teaching practice (each assessed lesson is given a grade) - Written assignments
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• Online TEFL Certificate (120 hrs) Initial qualification for those wishing to start a career as an English teacher.
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StudyCELTA offers Cambridge University teacher training courses including CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) courses and Delta course modules in Cape Town, South Africa.
Our CELTA course is available all year round and is a full-time course (4 weeks). Our Delta course is available once a year.
StudyCELTA is a young and dynamic team of professionals working in the field of English language teaching since 1999. Our experience ranges from working as language teachers to management roles in language schools in Australasia, South Africa, and Europe.
We're here to help and give you our advice based on personal knowledge of Cape Town and of English language teaching as a career. Accommodation can be arranged by the teacher training cenre for trainees from outside Cape Town.
Based on campus at the University of Cape Town in the heart of the city, UCT English Language Centre is an international English language school that provides a 120-hour TEFL English teacher training course to students from around the world.
The UCT Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course will provide you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an English Language Teacher.
In choosing to learn to teach English at UCT, you will join a community of international students who, like you, have chosen to pursue academic study at Africa’s premier research, teaching and learning institution.
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• The TESOL programme at AVSE is perfect for adventurous people of all ages and backgrounds seeking to pursue ‘teach and travel’ opportunities abroad.
• Here’s a snapshot of the inclusions with the Australian Government-accredited TESOL programme at AVSE in Vietnam and Cambodia.
- pre-course support - visa, insurance and documentation advice
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- a welcome dinner and drinks in the evening on day one
- early access to our secure, purposely designed Student Learning Portal
- the in-class TESOL course (Australian Government accredited, 23 days / 150 hours +/-)
- expert tuition from certified (specialist) vocational trainers
- lesson planning workshops delivered by experienced tutors
- 6 hours of observation classes (actual classes)
- 6 hours of teaching practice classes (actual classes - including 4 hours critically assessed)
- cultural immersion workshop conducted by local staff
- interactive employment workshop conducted by AVSE’s designated Job Placement Administrator
- interactive job interview workshop
- ‘hands-on’ job support once the course is completed
- post-course support –accommodation options, career pathways, visa issues and a lot more.
• With Australian Government-accredited TESOL Certification from AVSE in your hand, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running as a qualified English Language Teacher in Vietnam, Cambodia and elsewhere.
Student Review: "I did the TESOL course in Ho Chi Minh City with AVSE-TESOL. It was brilliant! I learnt a lot, made great friends and got a teaching job as promised."
- Smithy, Australia
In-class, Australian Government-accredited TESOL programme.
23 days x 150 hours (+/-) including a 12 hour practicum with actual ESL students.
The TESOL course at AVSE in Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh takes place in a real school environment from day one.
Trainees receive visa and insurance advice, referral to local accommodation options to suit all budgets, cultural immersion assistance, hands-on job support once they’ve completed the course – and a lot more.
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Earn an internationally-recognized and accredited TESOL / TEFL qualification online, and teach English to speakers of other languages in your home country or abroad!
TEFL Training College offers online TESOL / TEFL certification programs to students living in China and worldwide.
Studying online is an affordable and convenient way to achieve your TEFL / TESOL qualification to teach English abroad.
As a global leader in online TEFL / TESOL education, you can be confident that all of our tutors are fully-qualified and have extensive experience in teaching English to adults and young learners. As our online courses are assignment-based, you don't have to sit any exams.
TEFL Training College offers TEFL / TESOL programs through up-to-date, technologically advanced interactive training media which enhance and promote the learning experience. Your tutor will be available to assist you with your studies and guide you every step of the way.
"My studies with the TEFL Training College forced me to think about the details of actually teaching a class, and gave me the heads up on common teaching mistakes, like talking too much, or asking the students to practice something for which they were unprepared." - Graham, Australia
"Thank you very much for a great course. I found the course structure very well-planned. I also found the multiple resources gave a thorough overview of each topic."
- Gavin, South Africa
- Our courses are known for their convenience, affordability and quality
Certificate in TESOL: • Duration: 150 hours
• Aimed at persons who wish to gain an initial TEFL / TESOL qualification
Master Diploma in TESOL: • Duration: 300 hours
• Designed for teachers who wish to achieve an advanced level qualification in TESOL theory and methodology