Teach English

As the demand for English increases globally, so does the demand for qualified teachers of English, and as a result, there is an ever-growing number of teaching positions available.

Typically, people who are interested in doing teacher training programmes find the abundance of information and variety of courses available a little confusing. These next few questions and links are designed to guide you through the programmes we offer and provide you with some clarity.

CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

The  CELTA certificate, the number one TEFL qualification in the world, opens doors to an exciting and varied career in the global EFL industry.

International House World Organisation

• A pioneer in teacher training with 60 years of experience

• A global network over 160 schools in 52 countries

• IH Alumni consisting of industry experts and teachers around the world

Why do your CELTA at International House Sydney?

With IH Sydney being an English Language school with students from diverse backgrounds, you will have plenty of hands-on and simulated practice, making you ready for the real classroom.

• CELTA at International House Sydney has passed the high quality tests to receive the NEAS Endorsed ELT Qualification status

• CELTA is Level 5 RQF (UK), which is considered to be equivalent to Level 5 AQF

The highest number of CELTA courses in the industry with a variety of delivery modes

• Full-time courses every 4 weeks

• Part-time courses every 10 weeks

• Online (blended) course 3 times a year

Successful employment on completion

• Visits from Director of Studies of reputable schools

• IH Sydney ALUMNI Job Board

• IH World Job Board

Opportunities for immediate job placement

• IH Sydney, Bondi, Melbourne, Darwin and Laos centres

• Career Session on resume and interview tips

Experienced and dedicated CELTA trainers

• Dedicated in-house trainers who are in touch with the current methodologies and key local industry personnel

• Our senior trainers are active in conferences and seminars around the world, e.g. Cambridge, IH World Organisation, and English Australia

• All IH Sydney trainers are accredited by Cambridge University and highly experienced

• An average of 15 years of teaching/training experience

• Cambridge DELTA, PGCE, MEd (TESOL/ Applied Linguistics)

Supportive environment

• The small team of professional trainers who have been working together for years will help you perform the best you can during the very intensive weeks of training

Study Mode

Full-time online or on campus

Mon- Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm.

4 weeks on campus

5 weeks online delivered via zoom

Part-time online or on campus

Tues & Thurs 5:40pm – 9:30pm. Plus eight Saturdays per start date. Sat 9am – 4pm.

1o weeks on campus or online. Online delivered via zoom.

12 weeks online (Blended) CELTA

12 weeks. Online via a Cambridge Learning Platform. 

Week 1- 12 TESOL methodology  and teaching practice.

Key Features

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.

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

CELTA Course Fees: All modes of delivery

* CELTA deposits are non refundable

CELTA and Certificate IV in TESOL Course Fees:

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 Courses:

Certificate IV TESOL Course?