CELTA and DELTA
CELTA and DELTA are the world’s most prestigious and respected qualifications in teaching English to speakers of other languages (ELT). Authorised by Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge English), these programmes are an intensive training and practice process rather than an exam.
Below are the details of the comprehensive CELTA & DELTA Preparation and Mentoring Programme that Study First Academy has designed for educators who want to take their teaching career to an international level.
The Peak of English Teaching: CELTA & DELTA Career Programme
Teaching is not just a profession; it is an ever-evolving art. Study First Academy guides you to earn the Cambridge-approved CELTA and DELTA certificates and become a "Master"-level teacher worldwide.
1. CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Who Is It For?
- Teachers starting out in their careers, or experienced teachers who want an internationally recognised methodology qualification.
Study First Academy CELTA Prep Modules
The CELTA process is very intensive and 90% of candidates struggle at the planning stage. This is how we prepare you for it:
- Language Awareness
- We teach you how to explain grammar and phonology rules to a learner in the simplest way.
- Lesson Planning
- Techniques for preparing professional, minute-by-minute lesson plans to Cambridge standards.
- Teaching Practice (TP) Rehearsals
- Before your teaching practice with real students, we develop your classroom management skills through micro-teaching sessions.
- Assignment Writing
- Academic writing support for the 4 key assignments you must write during the course (Focus on the Learner, Language Related Tasks, etc.).
2. DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Who Is It For?
- Senior teachers, usually with at least 1–2 years of teaching experience (Cambridge recommends at least one year; many centres ask for two), who aim for academic director or teacher trainer roles.
Study First Academy DELTA Support Programme (3 Modules)
DELTA is a master’s-level diploma. Our programme covers all three modules:
- Module 1 (Exam-Focused)
- In-depth theoretical preparation and past-paper analysis for the centrally set exam on methodology, resources and language analysis.
- Module 2 (Practice-Focused)
- Mentoring through lesson observations and portfolio preparation, plus analysis of how to support your own teaching practice with academic literature.
- Module 3 (Specialism)
- Consulting on the extended syllabus design and assignment you will prepare in a chosen specialism (e.g. Business English, Young Learners, Exam Preparation).
Why Prepare with Study First Academy?
| Feature | Study First Academy Advantage |
|---|---|
| Mentoring System | The chance to work with senior trainers who have successfully completed CELTA/DELTA themselves. |
| Library and Resource Access | Access to the latest methodology books and articles in the Cambridge ELT library. |
| Interview Preparation | Preparation for the written tests and interviews held during admission to course centres. |
| International Network | Reference support for finding jobs at language schools and colleges abroad after graduation. |
Steps to Success
- Pre-Interview Task Support
- We are by your side so you can complete the challenging language tasks set in your course application flawlessly.
- Intensive Grammar Revision
- Training focused on "Pedagogical Grammar" for the moments when you say "I know it, but I can’t explain it".
- Feedback Culture
- We prepare you emotionally and professionally for the feedback you will receive from Cambridge trainers.
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