About the CELTA Course in Florence, Italy

CELTA is “the” TEFL qualification because:

• It is moderated by the University of Cambridge on a regular basis.
• Employers prefer the CELTA as the TEFL qualification (stats show that 3 out of 4 English language teaching jobs require a CELTA). Employers know exactly what to expect when hiring CELTA-qualified teachers.
• It is internationally recognised and is a Level 5 Qualification by the British Curriculum Authority.
• The one-month intensive CELTA course provides initial training for those new to the profession and also for those teachers with experience but with little formal training.
• The maximum ratio of candidates to tutors is one tutor for every six candidates, and there are at least two tutors on each course.

CELTA Course Content:

• During the CELTA course offered through the centre in Florence, you will learn how to teach English to adults by gaining the following skills:
• Language analysis and awareness of form, meaning, pronunciation
• Developing teaching skills in the classroom
• Techniques for presenting and practising new language
• Techniques for the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Using teaching aids

Assessment is made through teaching practice sections and written assignments completed throughout the course.

CELTA Certificate:

The CELTA certificate is awarded to candidates who satisfy all assessment criteria and complete all course requirements.

These include:

• Attendance of 100% of the course
• Completion of all teaching practice and observations of experienced teachers
• Completion of all four assignments (three or more assessed as ‘Pass’)
• The grades of the certificate are Pass, Pass B (above standard teaching) or Pass A (exceptional language awareness, teaching and professionalism).
• Candidates who successfully complete the course, receive both the Cambridge CELTA certificate and a report/letter from the trainers at the Centre in Florence. The letter describes the candidate’s performance in some detail and serves as a useful reference for employment

CELTA Entry Requirements:

Below are the requirements to be able to qualify for the course:

• Being at least 18 years of age (we have candidates of all ages; mature candidates are always welcomed)
• Having gained a university entrance level of education (e.g. finished High School). N.B: for this requirement, particularly for mature candidates, the tutors, may make an exception based on the candidate’s life and work experience.
• Native level of English or, for non-natives, competence in spoken and written English equivalent to, at least, a strong Cambridge Advance (CAE), C1, or IELTS 7.5. N.B: you do not need to have taken any of these English level exams – if you feel confident about your level of English for taking the CELTA, the tutors will be able to assess your English through both the application documents and interview that are part of the application process for the CELTA.

Selection Criteria, Assessment, and Grades:

• The CELTA is a Pass/Fail course, and if the candidate receives a ‘Fail’ grade or withdraws, the result cannot be changed, and that the course fee will not be refunded.
• The CELTA centre requires 100% class attendance, in addition to work outside of scheduled contact hours. As a result, absences, tardiness, incomplete or late assignments may compromise grades on the course. If a participant is forced to miss part of the course because of ill health, a doctor’s certificate will be required. Extra work will need to be submitted to the tutor to ensure the criteria are met.
• Information disclosed in the application must be complete and accurate, including any circumstances that may affect performance on the course.
• All cancellations must be received in writing.