CELTA
What is the CELTA?
The CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is a pre-service Teacher Development programme covering both the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching English. It is an internationally recognised qualification with no expiry. Coursework and teaching are internally assessed and externally moderated by Cambridge English. Candidates who successfully complete the course portfolio will be awarded a certificate from Cambridge English at the levels of Pass, Pass B or Pass A.
Why do the CELTA at ITI?
We have been training teachers for over 20 years
We have an excellent team of on-site trainers
We offer a high level of support and guidance
Our centre is easily accessible with various transport links
We have an online classroom to support your face-to-face learning
Our course participants come from an eclectic mix of nationalities and backgrounds
Who does the CELTA at ITI?
People with no previous teaching experience - the course provides you with the basic tools and techniques you will need for teaching English as a foreign language
People with some teaching experience - although the course is a pre-service course, we have many applicants who have some classroom experience. For those people, the CELTA helps to refine some of the teaching skills they already have as well as introducing them to new ideas and techniques
Intern scheme
We are pleased to inform you that with the launch of our English courses, ITI has extended its offerings to CELTA and DELTA applicants to work part-time as an intern scheme upon completion of their courses until they secure permanent employment.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants must...
be at least 18 (It is generally recommended that candidates should be aged 20 or over, but candidates aged between 18 and 20 can be accepted at our discretion.)
have an awareness of language and a competence in both written and spoken English which will enable them to undertake the course and prepare for teaching a range of levels. This will be determined during the application process.
have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to complete successfully the written assignments and the assessment of practice teaching.
What does the full-time course involve?
The course consists of 120 contact hours which is divided up as follows:
Input sessions (40 hours face-to-face with online support)
6 hours of Teaching Practice (observed by experienced tutors from ITI with volunteer students)
Supervised lesson planning (usually with teaching points to guide you on what and how to teach)
Feedback on teaching practice (done in a group format with your tutor and peers)
Peer observation of teaching practice
Tutorials (one-to-one consultation with your tutor at least twice during the course)
Four written assignments (designed to support and reflect what you do in the classroom)
6 experienced teacher observations (built into the course programme)
Cambridge also recommends a further 120 hours of self-study time (background reading, assignment writing, lesson preparation e.t.c.)
What about the part-time course?
The content of the part-time course is exactly the same as the face-to-face course. The only difference is the delivery method.
Online component - all input, written assignments and 3 hours of experienced teacher observations. This can be done in your own time although there will be deadlines. You will be supported by an Online Tutor.
Option 1: Face-to-face teaching practice - 6 hours of Teaching Practice, supervised lesson planning, feedback, peer observation and 3 hours of experienced teacher observations. You must be in Istanbul for this component.
Option 2: Online teaching practice - 6 hours of online Teaching Practice, supervised online lesson planning, online feedback, online peer observation and 3 hours of online experienced teacher observations.
The CELTA Online is an ideal way to do the course if you are currently working. You only need to come to ITI for Teaching Practice which will be in the evenings, on Saturdays, or intensively over two weeks in the afternoon.
What about the fully online course?
The course consists of 120 contact hours which is divided up as follows:
Input sessions (40 hours face-to-face with online support)
6 hours of Teaching Practice (observed by experienced tutors from ITI with volunteer students)
Supervised lesson planning (usually with teaching points to guide you on what and how to teach)
Feedback on teaching practice (done in a group format with your tutor and peers)
Peer observation of teaching practice
Tutorials (one-to-one consultation with your tutor at least twice during the course)
Four written assignments (designed to support and reflect what you do in the classroom)
6 experienced teacher observations (built into the course programme)
Cambridge also recommends a further 120 hours of self-study time (background reading, assignment writing, lesson preparation e.t.c.)
Does ITI help with finding accommodation?
A variety of accommodation options are available, upon request. After completing your course application, please contact
Mr. Üner Suner (accommodation@iti-istanbul.com) for more detailed information.