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 Start Dates
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.
| 2020 Start Dates |
2021 Start Dates |
| 19 Oct – 13 Nov on campus |
4 Jan – 29 Jan on campus |
| 16 Nov – 11 Dec on campus |
1 Feb– 5 Mar online |
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1 Mar – 26 Mar on campus |
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*29 Mar – 30 Apr online |
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10 May – 4 Jun on campus |
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7 Jun – 2 Jul |
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5 Jul – 30 Jul |
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2 Aug – 27 Aug |
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30 Aug – 24 Sep |
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27 Sep – 22 Oct |
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25 Oct – 19 Nov |
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22 Nov – 17 Dec |
*2021 Easter weekend April 2nd-5th and Anzac Day April 26th
Part Time Start Dates
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.
| 2021 Start dates |
| 9 Jan – 18 Mar online |
| 20 Mar – 27 May on campus |
| 29 May – 5 Aug |
| 7 Aug – 14 Oct |
| 16 Oct – 23 Dec |
Online (Blended) CELTA-12 weeks
| 2021 Start Dates |
| 22 Feb -14 May online |
| 15 Jun – 3 Sep |
| 20 Sep – 10 Dec |
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.
*22 Feb -14 May will be delivered fully online via a Cambridge learning platform and zoom.
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Dates for Free Information Nights
| 2020 Information Sessions |
22 Jan, 19 Feb, 18 Mar, 15 Apr, 18 May, 17 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 9 Sep, 7 Oct, 5 Nov, 2 Dec
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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 |
- Certificate IV in TESOL $500 fee waived for all CELTA students.
- CELTA full -time and part -time online students can study either Introduction to Grammar online or Advanced Grammar online for free.
- CELTA students can gain two professional development programmes for the price of one. (Choose two from: Teaching 1 to 1, Teaching Younger Learners, Introduction to Grammar, Advanced Grammar)
Packaged price:
| CELTA course fee |
Assessment fee |
*2 x Professional development programmes |
Total |
| $3,295 |
$250 |
$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
Send your application to IH Sydney by post or email also including:
- A copy of your current resume
- Evidence of your highest qualification
- Photo identification such as (licence or passport)
If you don’t have copies, please bring original documents with you at the interview.
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.
