WHY CELTA?
IHQLD & CELTA BACKGROUND
The Teacher Training Department of International House Queensland is part of the IH World Organisation, internationally regarded as the best independent language teaching and training organisation in the world.
IH created the original TEFL course, now the Cambridge CELTA course, probably the most well-respected initial training qualification for teachers of English. The CELTA at IHQ is offered as a full-time 4 week course.
The CELTA is an introductory course for candidates who have little or no previous English language teaching experience. It may also be suitable for candidates with some experience but little previous training. It is highly practical and lays a firm foundation upon which a teacher can build with experience. Seminars and demonstrations focus on a wide range of issues including classroom management, language awareness and practical teaching techniques.
Teaching practice is a major focus of the Certificate and is conducted with real students at different levels. The group size is small (a maximum of 6 trainees/tutor) so candidates receive intensive face to face instruction from trainers in preparation for teaching practice and feedback after the practice is completed.
The CELTA deals extensively with analysis of English from a learner's perspective and includes a range of practically focused written assignments including a student case study and language analysis tasks.
Trainees are always kept informed of their progress during the course. The grades A, B, and Pass are awarded to successful candidates as a result of continuous assessment. Trainees at International House Queensland value its familiar but hardworking atmosphere and the range of facilities on offer, including free internet and email access. International House is able to offer you help with finding employment on completion of the course
TESTIMONIALS
Kristian Fromyhr
If you are considering a career as an English language teacher, completing the CELTA is a vital step. But don’t be fooled – you will work hard! With a focus on the practical elements of classroom teaching, and with a solid theoretical base, this course provides the essential building blocks to becoming an effective teacher.
As a professional in the field, you owe it to your prospective students to complete the CELTA. Challenging, enjoyable, frustrating, and rewarding – you will surprise yourself while becoming equipped to begin a career that transcends borders.
Claudia Buzzoni
The full-time CELTA course is really intensive and certainly a very steep learning curve if you haven't previously taught. I found the course incredibly useful as I had no previous experience and the program was very practical with its combination of training sessions, regular tutor feedback and real teaching practice right from the start. After completing the course I felt confident that I would be able to teach independently.
Finding work after completing the CELTA course was really easy. I was fortunate enough to get a job with International House in Cairns and started working full time two weeks after finishing the course. I had originally enrolled in the course with the intention of moving to Italy to work as soon as I graduated as I hadn't previously realised how many opportunities there are in Australia! Once you start looking, there are a vast range of job opportunities throughout the world for English teachers and the CELTA is by far the most requested initial qualification for teachers.
If you're thinking of making a career change, like I did, or you're just starting out the CELTA is a fantastic choice!
