CELTA Durban - TEFL Course in Durban, South Africa

TEFL Certification in Durban, South Africa

Lying on the east coast of South Africa and facing the Indian Ocean, Durban is a city with rich culture and tradition. The city rests at the mouth of the Umgeni River and is the second most important manufacturing hub in South Africa. As a result, it attracts all kinds of visitors ranging from tourists and international students to teachers willing to take a CELTA and explore the city.

Our teacher training center in Durban offers exclusive training in both the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching English to adults.

Our CELTA course includes a comprehensive analysis of lesson planning, class presentation, material selection, and professional development. All input sessions, evaluations, and supported lesson planning are overseen by experienced tutors to enhance learning for our trainees.

At the Durban institute, each trainee has access to research materials and required to participate in physical teaching practice sessions. Our practical sessions include teaching practice where trainees take a set of real-life learners from different difficulty levels. Added activities include group learning and discussion sessions, where our CELTA trainees interact with one another and share ideas.

As a means of continuous evaluation and assessment, four assignments are submitted during the CELTA with a maximum of 1500 words each. These assignments are in line with the course content and combined with the performance during teaching practice to grade trainees.

The Cambridge CELTA is not just a certificate course, but also a doorway to possibilities; hence, we are devoted to producing the best-certified English teachers with support and help from our dedicated team of qualified ESL tutors.

Durban 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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Durban 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.

Durban 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 Durban

Our Durban CELTA center is situated in the suburb of Glenwood, which overlooks the Durban harbor. Located at 19 J.B. Marks Road Glenwood, Durban, South Africa, the center is well-positioned to allow easy access to restaurants, parks, and small coffee shops, where you can enjoy a wide array of foods and snacks just about 2 to 10 minutes' walk.

It is our responsibility to provide CELTA trainees with the best experience. We make available modern facilities, including comfortable classrooms, a standard common room, and an updated library with research materials and resources. Also, there are videos beneficial to trainees for research with computers and internet services. These facilities are put together to give our trainees the best out of their study period.

Our teachers are highly trained, focused language teachers who are always available to render support. We pride ourselves in making language learning fun, using effective teaching methods, and upholding high criteria of professionalism. Though we do not provide accommodations for our trainees, the school will advise you on a range of accommodation options available within the city and close to the training center.

Job Support and Placement: Durban, South Africa

At our Durban CELTA center, we strive hard to ensure our graduates come out in flying colors to better their chances of getting a proper job placement within the city, or anywhere else they choose to proceed in their careers.

Though we do not offer any form of employment to our CELTA graduate, we help connect them to potential employers through recommendations and referrals.

Our job support efforts are usually concentrated around Durban and South Africa. However, with our dedicated job website, our CELTA graduates can find job openings and connect to prospective employers around the world.

Why Choose CELTA in Durban?

Durban is known as home to one of the busiest ports in Africa and is an important trade route for goods in and out of the continent. Being the country's primary language and due to the need for communication with international traders, English has been one of the in-demand languages across South Africa.

For English teachers with a CELTA, there are a lot of job opportunities present in the city, in a range of educational settings such as language schools, private English language schools, universities/colleges, business or corporate firm along with private lessons.

The average pay for teachers with a CELTA qualification in Durban is between USD 1, 500, and 2,500 USD per month. However, experienced teachers with additional qualifications can earn up to 9,000 USD monthly working in universities. As a private tutor, you can also make an extra 12-20 USD per hour.

The cost of living in Durban, as well as the rest of South Africa, is reasonable irrespective of your lifestyle. This means you can live comfortably, work, save, and have an adventurous stay while progressing with your teaching career in Durban.

Things to do in Durban, South Africa while taking a CELTA

Durban is popularly regarded as the treasure of South Africa. While taking your CELTA in Durban, you will be captivated by the beautiful and rich culture of the people and the affordable lifestyle. Durban is a beautiful and culturally rich city with wide-open game reserves which houses some of the most intriguing animals on the planet.

Begin with the exquisite nature and wildlife sites that dote the city like the Mitchell Zoo, Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, Umgeni River Bird Park, Hawaan Forest, and the Durban Botanic Gardens. Then stop at the Burman Bush, a coastal forest located in the heart of Morningside. You can take a trip to the places mentioned above either by road, rail, sea or air.

The Coerdmore Castle popularly called Durban Castle Lite is also a famous spot to stopover. The historic building that dates back to 1875 is a stoned homestead surrounded by yellowwood trees and often used a venue for weddings. During one of your weekends, visit a Durban beach to relax at the Durban Harbor to take in the beautiful bay shape and watch ferries and fishing boats docking.

While in Durban, ensure you do not miss out on the mouthwatering dishes. Try such as Bunny Chow, spicy curry stuffed bread, Shisa Nyama, South Africans' beloved Barbecue, Bombay Crush, and the famous walkies talkies, which is the term for boiled chicken feet.

Get your CELTA in Durban. Gain access to unlimited options and opportunities to kick-start your teaching career while enjoying the exotic lifestyle at the southern tip of Africa.

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