CELTA Cairo - TEFL Course in Cairo, Egypt

TEFL Certification in Cairo, Egypt

Situated on the Nile, Cairo allows CELTA trainees an insight into a city full of times gone by alongside modern development and a place in the contemporary world. Your TEFL certification in Cairo will ensure you are ready to start a career here in the city or further afield if you choose.

Our hands-on CELTA course is a practical approach to ESL teaching that gets you involved in the learning process. The course is a 4 week 120-hour course, is intense and requires a lot of input from participants. We find that those who get involved, participate actively in teaching practice, and ask questions, enjoy themselves have the best experiences.

For most alumni of our Cairo training centers, the professionalism and friendliness of tutors was the highlight of the TEFL training. We are proud to offer you our team of tutors who are knowledgeable and supportive. They are patient enough to ensure that you grasp all the concepts been taught and can use them effectively in the classroom. With our tutors' consistent written and oral feedback and the self-evaluation skills you develop, it is easy for you to observe your progress.

Cairo 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.

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Cairo 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.

Cairo 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

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 Cairo

Our TEFL training center in Cairo offers high quality teacher training services that are run by experienced tutors and administrators with an ideal level of professionalism and expertise. Started in 2008 the center has been training thousands of native and non-native speakers to be successful English teachers.

Located on Dokki Street, within the prestigious Samir and Ali Library Building, our Dokki CELTA training center in Cairo sits in the heart of the multicultural city of Cairo close to a number of restaurants, cafes and shops and a few charming spots.

The center provides a serene training atmosphere with well-equipped classrooms, a library with updated materials, photocopying and printing facilities, a kitchen area and a lounge where trainees can relax in between classes.

Job Support and Placement: Cairo, Egypt

We offer a range of support to our TEFL trainees to make their job search easier and help them settled after training. Often, we recruit our graduates for open positions available within the centers, along with internship options.

As a part of our alumni community, you can access our database of prospective employers and are open to several career advancement opportunities and openings within the global ESL market.

Why Choose CELTA in Cairo?

For many, Cairo seems like an unusual choice for a TEFL course, but it has a huge value to offer potential teachers. People are friendly and keen to welcome you to their country, and there is need for English teachers.

There are ESL job opportunities within the tourism industry, private academies, international institutions, and a few public schools.

With a CELTA certificate, and depending on the type of school you work in, you can earn as much as 1,000 USD to 1,500 USD per month. Students range from children and adults to business professionals, all keen to improve their English skills. Most schools expect teachers to work a 20-30 hour week in the classroom and class preparation in addition. Jobs in international schools tend to pay more, and schools often prefer to interview you in person.

Cairo is not a particularly expensive city to live in, and many ESL teachers have a good standard of living. It’s a good idea to try to save a bit of money by shopping locally and eating in Egyptian owned cafés and restaurants; these will be cheaper than internationally owned businesses and can also mean you’re supporting the local economy.

Things to do in Cairo, Egypt while taking a CELTA

It is also essential to make the most of your downtime during your TEFL training in Cairo. The city has endless places to explore, but the Pyramids of Giza are a definite favorite with visitors.

During your CELTA course, you should stop off to admire the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx amongst others. The sheer vastness of these archaeological sites has to be seen to be believed.

The museum of Islamic Art and the Egyptian Museum are an exceptional choice for art and history lovers and feature some stunning pieces of work to appreciate. An additional exciting sight worth a visit is Tahrir Square which is said to be the heart of the city and has been the location for multiple political protests.

Garden City, is another of Cairo’s unusual features. There is a lot of impressive architecture to see as you wander the tree-lined avenues. The area of the city known as Coptic Cairo includes the city’s oldest Mosque, Church and Synagogue, all worth seeing alongside the cobbled streets and historic neighborhood.

Cairo is the perfect destination if you are a lover of spicy and savory. Try Hawawshi, a kind of bread stuffed with a mixture of minced meat, and lots of different spice. Another dish is Ful, the fava beans that is a common breakfast for locals. The Hamam Mahshi and Koshary are tasty Egyptian meals you should try too.

Start your CELTA in Cairo. Get certified in one of the world’s largest cities while you enjoy a breath-taking mix of lush green landscape and skyscrapers, modern and ancient structures and cultures tapped from both the East and the West.

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