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

Full-time Onsite CELTA FAQs
1. How do I apply for the CELTA course?
a. Complete the application form and task online or send the application form and task to SACE
Adelaide (registrar@sacecoll.sa.edu.au )b. Once your application has been received SACE will contact you to organise an interview timewith the CELTA Course Coordinator (in Zoom or onsite at the SACE centre).
c. SACE will email you confirmation of your acceptance onto the course and confirm the due datesof your payments. (Note: Balance of fees must be paid prior to course commencement)
2. How long does it take to complete the CELTA course?
4 weeks full-time: 120 hours minimum on campus contact plus home study.
3. How many participants on each course?
There is a maximum of 12 trainee teachers on each course, and 2 tutors.
4.

What does a typical day of the CELTA course involve?
9:00 – 11:00
Break
11:30 – 12:30
Lunch
1:30 – 3:00
Break
3:30 – 5:30

Methodology
Language Analysis
Feedback and Lesson Preparation
Practice Teaching [learners from non-English speaking backgrounds at two levels]

5. Will I need to complete assignments during the course?
Yes. A variety of practical and reflective tasks are given in essay and worksheet form (3,000 words intotal). Go to ‘Course Content’ for more information.
6. Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?
Successful candidates will receive a certificate from Cambridge ESOL (University of Cambridge).
7. Does SACE provide resources/books for use during the course?
Trainees must purchase 2 textbooks prior to course commencement. SACE has a comprehensive
resource library for staff use, which trainees may use to help prepare for practice lessons.
8. How do I know the course meets with University of Cambridge standards?
Visit the University of Cambridge website http://cambridgeesol-centres.org/centres/teaching/index.do.
A Cambridge approved assessor moderates each course. This ensures that international standards ofthe course and grades are maintained. The SACE CELTA is also endorsed by NEAS (National English
Language Teaching Accreditation Scheme).

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

Full-time Onsite CELTA FAQs
9. How do I pay my fees?
SACE accepts payment by:● Credit Card (Please note surcharge applies)● Money Order● Cheque● EFTPOS● Cash● Humm (https://www.shophumm.com/au/store/cambridge-celta-sace-college/)

Teaching Practice FAQ’s
10. When will I start my teaching practice?
Teaching practice begins in your first week. Teaching practice students are comprised of a variety ofnationalities from local migrant communities, backpackers and ELT students. Trainees will teachclasses at 2 different levels.
Lesson plans are required for lessons from Wednesday, Week 1 onwards. These plans constitute alarge part of your homework. Plenty of guidance is given regarding format and content.
The teaching times vary, but trainees usually teach for 45 minutes for each of their lessons. They
teach 8 times over the course.
11. What support will I receive during teaching practice?
Teaching practice guidelines are given based on popular course books. You will also be able toapproach the CELTA tutor as needed. The course encourages and supports increasing trainee
autonomy.
Feedback is given verbally and in writing from the 2 CELTA tutors.