Cambridge CELTA Course in Adelaide

A melting pot of cultures, shopping havens, and exotic cuisines, Adelaide is a great destination to obtain a TEFL certificate such as CELTA, and enjoy the world-class art and festivals.

TEFL Certification in Adelaide, Australia

Taking a TEFL in Adelaide, the sophisticated capital city of South Australia is an experience like no other. There is a unique mixture of people from different parts of the world that create a mesmerizing atmosphere of colorful diversity.

Our TEFL training center in Adelaide is ideally located in the city center provides you an easy access to Adelaide’s major attraction centers, shopping malls, and public transport hubs; so you can easily explore the city while you complete your training.

The CELTA course in Adelaide will expose you to a wide range of teaching methods, classroom management skills, and highly practical sessions that ensure your smooth progression as an English teacher from entry-level to a professional level.

Our numerous practical sessions which are a part of the CELTA requirements gives you enough opportunities to enter the classroom for model teaching to build your self-confidence as an English teacher. At the end of your training, you will be well-poised to take on English teaching jobs and step into the classroom without feeling like it’s your first time.

As an added advantage, our CELTA candidates receive feedback from our Cambridge certified trainers from observations and assessments along with inputs on self-evaluation, focus on reflection and continuous support as you build your career. This fosters improvement and helps build your confidence.

Owing to our institute’s central location, you can take calming walks around the beautiful vineyard hills of Adelaide that spill into the nearby sea and relax after classes or re-energize for the coming training hours.

Adelaide Course Highlights - A Quick Glance

  • A minimum of 120 contact hours at our center, with additional hours spent outside class for self-study: background reading, lesson planning and assignment writing.
  • Trainees are involved in lesson planning, language analysis, observation of peers and experienced teachers, reflection on their teaching practice and feedback from trainers.
  • 6 hours of assessed teaching practice along with peer observation.
  • 6 hours of observation of live lessons taught by experienced ELT professionals.
  • On-going job support, suitable assistance and continous professional development services.

Adelaide Course Dates

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the CELTA courses continue to be delivered Online. However, both Mixed-mode and Face-to-face courses are being conducted depending on the interest. Please contact us to inquire about the specific course formats available.

Note that, an Online CELTA holds the same value as the Face-to-face course, and is equally recognized by ESL employers worldwide.

Adelaide Course Details

Entry Requirements

  • You should be 20 years old by the commencement date of the course (trainees can be accepted over 18 at the center’s discretion).
  • While the course itself does not require you to have a degree, you should have a standard of education equivalent to that required for an entry into primary or higher education.
  • Have a strong command, awareness of English language with equal skills over verbal and written English so as to follow the course and complete the assignments.

Course Syllabus

Some of the main units of learning are:

  • Learners and teachers and the teaching and learning context
  • Language analysis and awareness
  • Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
  • Planning and resources for different contexts
  • Developing teaching skills and professionalism
  • Classroom observation and management skills
  • Teaching practice and guidelines

Assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course and there is no final examination. The two types of assessment are:

  • Teaching Practice
  • Written Assignments

CELTA course trainees will always be kept informed of their progress during the course and an external assessor, appointed by Cambridge English, moderates each course.

Teaching Practice, Observation

Teaching practice is an integral part of the course where trainees work in groups to plan, observe and give feedback to each other.

  • Six hours of assessed teaching practice with real students in real classes.
  • Detailed oral and written feedback of your teaching practice.
  • Observation of both peer and qualified ELT teachers for six hours.

CELTA Training Center in Adelaide

Adelaide is a perfect place to study and obtain your CELTA, giving you an opportunity to experience amazing cultures, people, and immersive festivals that will leave you with unforgettable memories at the end of your TEFL program.

Our TEFL training institute in Adelaide is a foremost training center which has been moderating the CELTA course for over two decades and exposing trainees to endless possibilities to teach and explore the world.

In addition to our Cambridge certified trainers who will be available to you both in and out of the classrooms, you will enjoy a wide range of facilities within a conducive environment to aid your learning and improve assimilation.

Also, the college is a meeting point for students across Europe, South America, and Asia with the common interest of obtaining the best English language courses in Adelaide.

Job Support and Placement: Adelaide, Australia

There are numerous opportunities available to you as a CELTA student and alumni of our training Center in Adelaide. The institute has a strong connection with several tertiary institutions and high schools in the city, and across Australia and so at the end of your training, you can take advantage of this to teach in Adelaide and further build your career.

There is an excellent relationship between trainers and trainees, which means you will have ongoing assistance from certified professionals from the classroom until your first job, and as you progress in your professional development journey.

Ultimately, you have access to a wide variety of support for building career pathways, job placements, and accommodation, whether you are considering teaching jobs in Adelaide or other areas.

Why Choose CELTA in Adelaide?

Adelaide is one of the most important cities in Australia with job opportunities for English teachers from all parts of the world. After completing your CELTA in Adelaide, you will be open to endless possibilities both within and outside the city.

There are a variety of English teaching positions from teaching children to adults with opportunities throughout the year, especially between September and October, which are the peak hiring periods.

Although most language schools in Adelaide conduct interviews before hiring English teachers, our CELTA graduates find this to be a mere walk in the park with their excellent training and qualification.

With your CELTA, you will find amazing teaching jobs that pay between 30 AUD to 90 AUD per hour and administrative positions that pay even more. In addition to this, Adelaide has one of the lowest costs of living in Australia, which means you get to enjoy a larger part of your earnings and even save more.

Besides the fantastic teaching opportunities in Adelaide, you may also consider nearby cities like Melbourne and Sydney if you desire a change of environment while still working in Australia.

Things to do in Adelaide, Australia while taking a CELTA

Adelaide is well known for beautiful beaches, colorful festivals, Australian best restaurants, and exotic wine industry. From the compact city center to the scenic surroundings, it is easy to see that the city is full of adventure and there is an endless list of things to see and do.

While you take your CELTA in Adelaide, visit the Art Gallery of South Australia, take a walk along the River Torrens, visit the Adelaide Botanical Gardens which is about fifty hectares including three extraordinarily incredible glasshouses and have the best of times at the National Wine Center.

You should also consider taking a walk to the campus on some occasions to enjoy the beautiful street arts that line the city. The best of them can be found when you walk the back streets or take the alleyways, and during the weekends, you can relax at some of the white sand beaches in the city.

For the most amazing Australian delicacies, visit the Charcuterie Traiteur for delicious Paninior some mouth-watering rillettes and tapenades you can hardly find anywhere else in the world. There is also the Pie Floaters, which is most probably the only pastry known as a heritage icon. Get some of the best pie floaters at Enjoy Café Bakery, Norwood, South Australia during your TEFL course in Adelaide.

No doubt taking a CELTA course in Adelaide is an amazing way to explore the best of Australian life and tourism while learning to teach and travel the world. With the high number of teaching opportunities available within the city and across the world, obtaining a TEFL certificate such as CELTA will be the first step to making your teaching dreams a reality.

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