CELTA Doha - TEFL Course in Doha, Qatar

TEFL Certification in Doha, Qatar

Doha is a highly multicultural city that is home to a diverse range of people from different nationalities. Probably the best thing about the city is the availability of international cuisines from all over the world. However, the vibrant expat life, high salaries, and friendly people are great features for teachers who choose to take their CELTA in Doha.

Our CELTA center in Doha is committed to providing outstanding quality teacher training for both experienced teachers and beginners who have never even been to the classroom. Our four week intensive CELTA course is designed to cover various topics within the syllabus, including inputs on language awareness, classroom management, professional skills, and real-life teaching practice sessions with model students.

An integral part of the training is the feedback sessions where you get to know about your progress and ways in which you can improve to optimize your abilities. Throughout the course, you will be assessed with the aid of written assignments and teaching practice.

We have a team of internationally qualified and friendly teachers who are eager to help you achieve your career goals. Most of our tutors come from a wide range of English speaking countries with the skills to guide and make you feel at ease while you learn distinctive teaching methods and build your confidence.

Doha 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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Doha 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.

Doha 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 Doha

Our Doha training center is a leading innovative institution located on Al Difaaf Street, Al Sadd, opposite the Al Asmakh Mall. Officially opened in 2010, the center is located close to the city’s most exciting spots with many restaurants, malls, and transport facilities. Our CELTA students can move around easily and explore the city.

In addition to our spacious facility and the vital location of our center, we also have world-class learning facilities, a team of experienced tutors and support staff. There are about ten well-equipped classrooms with whiteboards, a computer room for computer-assisted language learning and relaxation spots that provides enough privacy ample for both study and relaxation.

Job Support and Placement: Doha, Qatar

Besides the world of opportunities which will be opened to you after you obtain your CELTA certificate in Doha, you can also explore opportunities within the center. Our Doha CELTA institute belongs to a global body of language training centers which recruits hundreds of teachers each year to work in their affiliated schools across the world.

Furthermore, our CELTA candidates maintain a cordial relationship with tutors. Therefore, it is possible to request a tutor to send in a reference on your behalf to language schools in Doha or any other part of Qatar.

A number of our CELTA graduates get teaching positions before the end of their training in the city while others travel to other parts of the world to continue building their career.

Why Choose CELTA in Doha?

Doha is one of the richest and fasted growing cities in the world with a wide range of opportunities for English teachers with a recognized certificate like the CELTA. With the construction of the Education City by the Qatar Foundation that serves as home to numerous educational and research institutes, there has been an increase in the demand for English teachers across the country.

Since the official language of the country is Arabic, Engish teachers are regularly demanded to facilitate international business transactions, interpret contractual agreements or train employees of international companies in business English. There are also opportunities for teachers with CELTA certificate to find jobs in international private schools or private tutoring.

Job opportunities in Doha can be found all year round, and teachers can earn up to 4,000 USD per month since the country has one of the highest paying salary structures for teachers and the salaries in Doha are tax-free. Even more, most employers will offer accommodation, transport allowance, health insurance, and visa support.

Taking a CELTA to teach English in Doha is a life-changing opportunity. You can launch your teaching career in a city with fantastic scenery, delicious cuisines, and friendly people.

Things to do in Doha, Qatar while taking a CELTA

Doha is a city located on the coast of the Persian Gulf with incredible scenic landscapes and a host of monuments that are hard to forget. There are tons of places to visit and things to do in your free time that you may never want to leave the city afterward.

Visit the Doha Corniche, a horseshoe-shaped promenade that grants you fascinating views of the City Skyline. Close to the Museum of Islamic Art, you can get a panoramic view of the city as you take a stroll or bicycle ride around.

You should also visit the Souq Waqif. This famous standing market is located on one of the liveliest streets in the city and is a perfect location to experience the Doha tradition. You can visit some shops for souvenirs, including garments and perfumes or stop at one of the restaurants to get a taste of different varieties of traditional and modern dishes.

Although quite expensive, the Pearl Qatar is also a famous place to visit in Doha. The man-made island is made up of residential villas in gated communities with an interesting view of yachts and high-end restaurants overlooking the waterfront.

Some traditional Doha food you should try include the Falafel, a traditional meal of fried peas ball eaten with a dip and bread, Machboos, the highly spicy rice that is famed as the national dish of Doha, and Balaleet, the popular breakfast dish made of vermicelli and sweetened with sugar and rose water.

However, your trip to Doha may be incomplete without a visit to the Al Zubarah Town and Fort. The fort is an iconic desert fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and an immaculate example of an Arabian pearl merchant town.

Apply for your CELTA course in Doha to launch yourself into the teaching career anywhere in the world while you enjoy great views from the Doha Corniche or a walk down the bustling Souq Waqif standing market.

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