Course Content:
120 contact hours, which include:
Input sessions:
These explore teaching methodologies such as: how to teach speaking, writing, reading, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and function; how to analyse language; how to teach adults in a variety of contexts; lesson planning; how to adapt and create classroom materials; factors affecting motivation, cultural backgrounds and learning styles.
Teaching practice:
- Six hours of assessed teaching practice with real students in real classes
- Detailed oral and written feedback of your teaching practice
- Time to ask your tutor questions about your teaching practice lessons
Plus:
- Six hours observing lessons taught by experienced teachers
- A minimum of 120 hours self-study at home including required course reading, lesson preparation and course assignments
How we Teach:
English language teaching at International House Sydney is based on Communicative Language Teaching methodology. The central principles that surround this approach to language teaching are based on students being very active and engaged in the classroom. Lessons are ‘student-centred’, allowing students to participate fully and discover English with their teacher facilitating this process. For learning to be successful, students must be motivated, and by encouraging and engaging our students, we achieve very positive learning outcomes.
Successful graduates of the Cambridge CELTA course may choose to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards the Certificate IV in TESOL. If you are interested in applying for RPL for the Certificate IV in TESOL contact us to discuss the requirements further.
We have formal articulation agreements with a number of universities where you can be granted credit/exemptions towards a degree. View the list of universities.
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
- Be 18 years old or over
- Have a standard of education required for entry into higher education
- Have an awareness of language, and a competence in both written and spoken English
( NB: Non-native speakers with an overall CEFR C1+ level )
A pre-course interview will assess your potential to develop the skills required to pass the course
Assessment:
You are assessed throughout the course on your:
- 6 hours of teaching practice (includes lesson planning, classroom teaching and self-evaluation)
- 4 written assignments (between 750- and 1000 words each), and overall professionalism
There is no final examination
Full Time
Classes are held Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
- 4 weeks on campus at our Sydney City location- Level 1, 203 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia.
- 5 weeks online via Zoom.
Part Time
10 weeks. Classes are held on Tuesday & Thursday evening from 5:40pm – 9:30pm.
Plus, eight Saturdays per start date 9am -4pm.
- On campus at our Sydney City location- Level 1, 203 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia.
- Online via Zoom.
Online (Blended) CELTA-12 weeks
Week 1-12: You will need to spend 8-10 hours per week, and you must meet submission deadlines for assessments. There are 1-2 assessments per week.
Teaching Practice 5-9.30pm(*), two days per week, Week 9, 10, 11 & 12. Subject to change
Delivered fully online via Moodle and Zoom.
2021 Start Dates
| Full Time |
Part Time |
Blended (online) |
| 4 Jan – 29 Jan on campus |
9 Jan – 18 Mar online. (Saturdays: Jan 9; Jan 16; Jan 30; Feb 6; Feb 13; Feb 20; Feb 27; Mar 6) |
22 Feb -14 May |
| 1 Feb– 5 Mar online |
20 Mar – 27 May on campus (Saturdays: Mar 20; Mar 27; Apr 10; Apr 17; May 1; May 8; May 15; May 22) |
15 Jun – 3 Sep |
| 1 Mar – 26 Mar on campus |
29 May – 5 Aug online. (Saturdays: May 29; June 5; June 19; June 26; Jul 3; Jul 10; July 17; July 24) |
20 Sep – 10 Dec |
| *29 Mar – 30 Apr online |
7 Aug – 14 Oct online. (Saturdays: Aug 7; Aug 14; Aug 21; Aug 28; Sep 4; Sep 11; Sep 18; Sep 25) |
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| 3 May – 28 May on campus |
16 Oct – 23 Dec on campus. (Saturdays: Oct 16; Oct 23; Oct 30; Nov 6; Nov 13; Nov 20; Nov 27; Dec 4) |
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| 31 May – 25 June on campus |
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| 28 June – 30 Jul online |
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| 2 Aug – 27 Aug on campus |
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| 30 Aug – 24 Sep on campus |
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| 27 Sep – 29 Oct online |
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| 25 Oct – 19 Nov on campus |
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| 22 Nov – 17 Dec on campus |
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*2021 Easter weekend April 2nd-5th and Anzac Day April 26th
| Free Information Sessions |
2021
Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug 18, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 |
CELTA Course Fees: All modes of delivery
| Course fee: |
Cambridge assessment fee |
Total |
| $3,295 |
$250 |
$3,545 |
* CELTA deposits are non refundable
CELTA and Certificate IV in TESOL Course Fees:
| CELTA Course |
Certificate IV in TESOL |
Total |
| $3,545 |
$500 |
$4,045 |
For new applications from the 21st of October 2020 to the 30th of June 2021!.
- Certificate IV in TESOL $500 fee waived for all CELTA students
- Free Introduction to Grammar online or Advanced Grammar online for CELTA students
CELTA + Professional Development Course:
| CELTA course fee |
Teaching Younger Learners Online course |
Total |
| $3,545 |
$180 |
$3,725 |
How to Apply:
STEP 1:
- Complete section 1 of the application form with your personal details
- Complete section 2 of the application form with course details
- Complete section 3 of the application form by writing at least 100 words for each of the 3 questions and complete the Language Awareness Task
STEP 2:
Once we have received and assessed your application, we will contact you to arrange an interview. These are generally face to face and in a group format. For applicants living outside Sydney area, the interview can be conducted on the telephone or Skype.
STEP 3:
The interview involves a discussion of the pre- interview task, ideas about teaching and learning, details about the course structure and requirements, and an opportunity for candidates to ask further questions. The total time for the interview is approximately 2 hours.
STEP 4:
Enrolment is subject to successful completion of the interview.
