CELTA Jerez - TEFL Course in Jerez, Spain

TEFL Certification in Jerez, Spain

Jerez de la Frontera, meaning Jerez of the Frontier, is the largest city in Cadiz, rich in culture and a perfect example of a quintessential Spanish town. The town was named the European Capital of Wine in 2013 and the world's first motorbike Capital in 2014 with sights and history that would leave you stunned. As a CELTA trainee in Jerez, you will enjoy a typical Spanish lifestyle and an ideal environment to improve professionally.

Our Jerez CELTA center is part of the oldest language school in Jerez de la Frontera. Our course schedule is based on the approved Cambridge CELTA syllabus and taken by professionals with the highest teacher training qualifications. The curriculum covers all aspects of ESL teaching that most employers across the world desire from a prospective ESL teacher.

The CELTA course at Jerez lasts for a month and is usually intensive, requiring your full commitment. There are two distinct seminars daily covering lessons on teaching and learning context, language analysis, language skills, lesson planning, teaching skills development through practice teaching and professionalism.

Since the center is located within a language school, it allows our CELTA trainees to experience a real-life school environment where they can practice teaching the English language to learners of all levels and ages. During teaching practice sessions, which is the most valuable part of the course, teachers are usually placed in groups and under the supervision and support of an experienced teacher trainer.

Teaching practice sessions include guided lesson planning, individual reflection, and feedback sessions developed to help trainees focus better and improve on their competency and confidence. Throughout your CELTA training, you will be assessed through assignments, seminars, graded quizzes, and tutorials.

Jerez 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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Jerez 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.

Jerez 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 Jerez

Our Jerez CELTA center is one of the few teacher training centers in the whole of Andalucia located at Calle Caracuel, 15, 11402, in the historic center of Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz. Our ultramodern and recently refurbished premise is easily accessible by bus and close to the Real Iglesia De San Dionisio Areopagita.

With over 30 years of teaching experience, our Jerez center uses the latest technologies and facilities in teaching and learning. We have spacious classrooms and a well-furnished library with collections of research papers and materials to aid CELTA trainees in the course of their study. There is also a quiet space for group meetings and personal time for our students.

Accommodation options are available to our students. These include apartments with bathrooms and kitchen, hostels, and host families. All options are very close to our CELTA center, and we will be glad to help you decide on the option that suits you best.

Job Support and Placement: Jerez, Spain

We commit to assisting our graduates' quest for a fulfilling teaching career at the Jerez CELTA institute. We begin to offer our career support from the time you register for the CELTA course till after your graduation and beyond.

Our tutors are expert career and further education mentors with years of experience in the field of teacher training and the ESL job market. Trainees are encouraged to initiate conversations with tutors as they will always be ready to answer your career questions and offer the guidance you need in making the right career choices and effective use of your CELTA certificate.

We are open to providing our graduates with letters of reference per request. We also make available job updates from all around the globe. Our sterling reputation gives our teachers an edge at interviews.

Why Choose CELTA in Jerez?

One of Spain's most beautiful destinations, Jerez is home to several tourists and adventure seekers all year round. The need for translators within the tourism industry creates a demand for English tutors with good pay per hour. Apart from the tourism industry, qualified ESL teachers in Jerez may also find work as translators in other establishments such as embassies, churches and law courts.

However, there is a higher demand for English teachers in language schools in Jerez and across the whole of Spain. The city has quite many educational establishments from elementary schools like Laude El Altillo School to colleges like Sage College and the Queens English Institute. Across the country, you will also find opportunities through government programs, volunteer programs, and private tutoring. The employment opportunities for English tutors with a CELTA in Jerez is promising.

The best time to apply for jobs within the city is from September to October; and also January, as Spanish schools follow a well-regulated calendar, and employment offers increase towards the start of a new school year. In Jerez, English tutors earn between 700 EUR and 2,000 EUR, and teachers in public schools usually enjoy healthcare insurance from the government. Tutoring at private language schools and institutes who pay 15 EUR to 20 EUR per hour is another way to supplement your income.

Compared to a lot of Spain's major cities, Jerez is relatively cheap to live in. The estimated cost of living is about 600 EUR to 900 EUR. Accommodation accounts for a large percentage of your spending, and you could cut this down by finding a roommate. Teaching English is Jerez is a great choice to make. The city is lively with shows and dances to attend and a lot of beautiful places to visit during your holidays.

Things to do in Jerez, Spain while taking a CELTA

Jerez is one of the most beautiful cities in the Andalusian region famed for its spectacular Horse dance show organized by The Royal Andalusia School of Equestrian Art (which no one visiting Jerez should miss). There is the Tio Pepe, one of the world's most famous sherry and several museums and fascinating landscapes. Throughout your stay in Jerez as a CELTA trainee, you will always find one of two places to visit either to enjoy the stunning scenery, the culture, cuisine, wine, or to relax.

Begin your adventure at the Atalaya Palace (or Museo de la Atalaya), a museum home to more than 300 clocks dating from medieval times. Also referred to as the Palace of Time, the museum is one of the most beautiful places to stop and see a lot of antiques. Another famous site is the San Salvador Cathedral, an old cathedral with a bell tower that stands on its own. The Alcazar is another architectural workpiece you should visit to take in the sights of the olden day’s defensive walls, Arab baths, and watchtowers.

Visit some of Jerez's numerous vineyards to experience the famous sherry wine production. Stop at Tio Pepe Bodegas for a tour of the cellars, which run about three times daily and see how wines are made or the Bodegas Luis Perez and Bodegas Lustau, one of the most successful cherry makers in Jerez.

If you are taking your CELTA in May, do not miss the Feria del Caballo, a horse fair that also involves lots of dancing and dining. There you can have a taste of the city's cuisines while you enjoy the show. Jerez also has beautiful gardens and squares perfect for a day out. Try the Plaza de la Yebra, where you can get some of Jerez's best tapas at nearby La Cruz Blanca and the Alameda Vieja Park.

Your Jerez experience won't be complete without having a taste of the local cuisine, especially seafood. Some of Jerez's most popular cuisine include the Riñones al Jerez, Rabo de Toro (Stewed bull's tail cooked in water and sherry), and fresh fish, Almadraba Tuna. Be sure to visit restaurants like la carbona, restaurante la Tasca, and tabanco el Pasaje, to get the best of these dishes.

Begin your CELTA in Jerez. Obtain a globally recognized teaching certificate while enjoying a city with a unique culture and a splendid Spanish lifestyle.

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