CELTA Madrid - TEFL Course in Madrid, Spain

TEFL Certification in Madrid, Spain

Taking a TEFL certification in Madrid, Spain’s central capital comes with a lot of benefits. The literature, nightlife, Bohemian culture, classical music and opera, bullfighting, local festivals, and sport - football and basketball, are all part of the features that makes Madrid an attractive city for tourists and teachers willing to study for a CELTA.

Our centers in Madrid were established within the heart of the city with easy access to famous attraction spots to make learning relaxed and fun for trainees. The centers devices efficient means in teaching both new and experienced teachers through physical contact in a well-equipped learning environment.

Our CELTA course is well detailed to cover all aspects of the syllabus as accredited by the Cambridge Language Assessment. The course outline is shared into different modules comprising of the teaching and learning context, language analysis and awareness, language skills, classroom management, and planning resources for different contexts.

An integral part of the course is teaching practice. This is where all trainees take on real-life classrooms with real students under the supervision of trained tutors. There is also a scheduled period for feedback after each session, where tutors give a combination of constructive criticism and commendation to boost trainees’ confidence and enhance teaching skills development.

Madrid 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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Madrid 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.

Madrid 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 Madrid

We have two world-class CELTA centers in Madrid. The Ciudad Universitaria Center and the Chester Center.

Both sites provide several amenities to their trainees and the same unique quality teacher training. Ultra-modern services available to trainees to facilitate learning include modern, spacious classrooms, well-stocked library with valuable materials to aid trainees with their research, assignment, and lesson planning.

We also have in both centers media rooms with video cameras, computer-assisted language learning resource center, and a relaxation complex.

Furthermore, various accommodations options are available for the CELTA trainees who show interest and depends on their preference. Our Madrid centers are famous for our teams of tutors who are highly professional, kind, and accessible.

Job Support and Placement: Madrid, Spain

At both centers, we often hire from our CELTA graduates, although this depends largely on certain conditions such as availability of positions.

When there are openings, we consider successful graduates for full-time or part-time work and also an extensive skilled advance package in teaching adults and young learners.

We also provide top-notch job support services for our trainees. There are numerous sessions of career support during the course allotted to offering information on how to go about job applications, the schools to look out for, and the best periods to apply.

Why Choose CELTA in Madrid?

Madrid is one of the top cities in Spain with a high demand for English teachers. Openings are mostly available in language schools, government programs, volunteer programs, language academies, and private teaching. For non-EU citizens, it may be a little challenging to find jobs in public schools, and the pay and teaching conditions vary from school to school.

ESL teachers are in high demand in late September and early October at the start of the school year. January is also an excellent period to send in your application. English teachers working through government programs spend an average of 12 to 16 hours of teaching per week and should expect a salary between 700 EUR and 1,000 EUR per month. However, those working with private schools may get paid between 1,500 EUR and 2,000 EUR, while working 25 to 30 hours weekly.

Salaries are solely dependent on your years of experience, type of school, level of qualification, and class to be taught. You can earn additional income being a private tutor, which usually goes a long way in easing settling down in Madrid.

Madrid is an outstanding location to acquire a CELTA certificate and teach in Spain. It is the most productive city with the main focus of English teaching jobs. The cost of living in Madrid is low, making it a great city to live. However, you may also explore other cities and teach English in Seville, Barcelona, and Granada.

Things to do in Madrid, Spain while taking a CELTA

Madrid is a beautiful city to settle in. It is walkable, has modern features, and also holds onto its traditional Spanish values giving it an attractive community character. Madrid is one of Spain’s major tourist destinations globally. There are a lot of places to explore, dishes to taste, things to do, among many others that could make you glued to the city after your CELTA training.

Visit the Buen Retiro Park, sample the Tapas, stroll down Calle Mayor to the Prado Museum or drink in the sights at the Plaza Mayor, and Segovia Spain. These are only a few of the exclusive spots you do not want to miss while in Madrid studying for your CELTA.

Take a trip to some of the most famous structures and locations in the city, which include, Royal Palace of Madrid, Puerta Del SolGran Vía, and El Retiro Park. The Museums in Madrid are exciting and offer insightful experiences. Stop at the Museo Nacional Del Prado, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, or the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum to get the best of Spanish history and art.

The local cuisine in Madrid is hot and irresistible; you should try the famous dish called Suckling Pig, Spanish Omelets (Tortilla), and Churros. The Cocido madrileño, which is mainly Meat and Chickpea Stew and Calamari Sandwich called Bocadillo de Calamares, is delicious, and you will always want more.

Start your CELTA in Madrid. Explore the great city of Madrid filled with rich culture and heritage while you obtain a certification that opens doors to job opportunities for you globally.

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