CELTA Culiacan - TEFL Course in Culiacan, Mexico

TEFL Certification in Culiacan, Mexico

Culiacan or Culiacan Rosales is the capital city of Sinaloa Mexico, often referred to as the Breadbasket of Mexico for its notable agricultural production. A beautiful city with its coast along the Gulf of California, Culiacan has a number of universities with an interesting student population. There is also a variety of Mexican cuisines to try and the nearby beach city of Matzalan, where you can relax while you take your CELTA.

The CELTA course at our Culiacan center is a demanding and exciting teacher training program that covers about 120 hours in all. The course involves daily sessions of theoretical input and a minimum of six hours of teaching practice with real students in a real classroom environment. During the course, trainees undergo six hours of observation of experienced tutors.

The theoretical aspects of the course are delivered in the form of workshops rather than lectures. Tutors employ the communicative approach in covering all aspects of the CELTA syllabus like teaching methodology, lesson planning, language analysis, and the context in language teaching.

There is no final evaluation at the end of the course but continuous assessment. These are based on written assignments during the course plus assessed teaching practice. Each assignment focuses on an aspect of the syllabus and is about 750-1,500 words. It is estimated that you will spend between four to six hours outside the classroom on these assignments.

At the end of the training, you would have developed top-notch teaching and class management skills that allow you to work in Mexico or any other part of the world.

Culiacan 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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Culiacan 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.

Culiacan 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 Culiacan

Our CELTA center at Culiacan is part of a worldwide network of language schools that is a pioneer teacher training body recognized by ESL employers across the world. It is located within the heart of Sinaloa at Teresa Villegas, Col. Gabriel Leyva, Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico.

With over 50 years of experience in teaching and language training around the world, our network of schools stays committed to the highest standards of quality and innovation on teacher training.

Our state of the art facilities, professional tutors, and communicative approach to study makes us stand out as a top teacher training institute. Expect to learn in a warm and friendly environment with tutors who are passionate and motivating.

We also offer accommodation support to trainees. During your application, state your need for accommodation, and we will gladly help out with a list of accommodation options close to the training center.

Job Support and Placement: Culiacan, Mexico

We understand the need for job support at the end of the CELTA course and place a high priority on helping our trainees at Culiacan achieve their career and professional goals.

A CELTA course in Culiacan is the right step if you are looking to teach in Mexico or abroad after your training. During the course, we give hands-on training in CV writing, and by the end of the course, with the support of your experienced tutors, you will be able to write and send out CVs to schools across the country of your choice.

We also have a database of employers in Mexico with information on various schools in Culiacan and other cities in the country. This list is made available to our CELTA graduates to enable them to connect directly with employers instead of waiting for online advertisements.

Why Choose CELTA in Culiacan?

The possibilities of getting employed in Mexico at the end of your training in Culiacan are endless. As a CELTA qualified ESL teacher, you may go into many different career paths, including teaching, administration, translation, or volunteering. In Mexico, you could find teaching opportunities in international companies, private and public schools, or take private tutoring classes.

Furthermore, most of the job positions in Mexico require locals to be able to speak English; hence there is a high demand for the English language among the locals. Some of the best teaching jobs offer health insurance and accommodation as benefits alongside salary.

The requirements for teaching English in Culiacan are fair. A TEFL certificate such as the CELTA helps you stand out and get such offers quickly. A degree is not required but could also be an added advantage. You also need to possess a teaching license from your country if you wish to teach in international schools.

Salaries for ESL teachers in Culiacan is between 800 USD and 1,600 USD per month on the average, and you will have to work between 20 to 25 hours a week. You can spend your free time engaging in private tutoring or exploring the city. The cost of living in Culiacan is fair compared to other big cities like Mexico City, Cancun, and Guadalajara.

Things to do in Culiacan, Mexico while taking a CELTA

Mexico is synonymous with tacos and tequila. Enjoy the best of Culiacan while you study for a CELTA. More than just a study destination, Culiacan has the perfect small-town feel with a modern touch and an exciting array of places to visit. The natural landscape and friendly locals contribute to the beauty of the city. There are also some historical structures, museums and of course, delicious Mexican cuisines.

One of the best places to visit in Culiacan is the Culiacan Cathedral, which was started in 1842 but took more than four decades to complete. You can also visit the La Lomita or the Sanctuary Church of Guadalupe.

You should then proceed to the Genaro Estrada Cultural Center, where you can enjoy some cultural dances, see a good movie at the theater or visit the gallery with several amazing murals. Another place to enjoy astonishing artwork is the MASIN Sinoloa Art Museum.

Culiacan has a lot off calm places like parks and green areas to relax. The Ernesto Millan Escalante Park, also called Culiacan 87 Park and the Nuevo Altata with over two miles of beaches on the sea of Cortez coastline are great places to relax.

If you would like to explore nature and wildlife, then visit the Culiacan Zoo, which forms a part of the Centro Civico Constitution Park or the Botanical Garden with several unique species of plants.

Other interesting places in Culiacan include the various beaches where you can engage in activities like sailing and skydiving. Try the El Conchal beach, the vigia, or the Medano Blanco. You could join a tour team and go deep-sea fishing.

A lot of Culiacan dishes are hard to miss while you are in the city. Culiacan itself is an agricultural city so you will find a wide range of dishes from different produce. Try some of the main specialties like the sun-dried shredded meat called machaca and the chilorio, which is made of fried pork with herbs and tortillas.

Start your CELTA in Culiacan. Enjoy a city that offers the perfect mix of adventure and serenity to study and have a great time making memories.

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