CELTA Rio de Janeiro - TEFL Course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

TEFL Certification in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The outstanding carnivals and samba dancing that Rio de Janeiro offers are not to be missed if you want to enjoy a good time while taking your CELTA. A TEFL certification here in Rio allows for fun, exploring, and relaxation to balance the intensity and focus you will find in the classroom.

Our CELTA course at Rio is in-depth and covers a range of professional teaching skills to ensure you feel confident upon completion. The course allows you to explore your strengths and work on your weaknesses with highly professional yet friendly tutors by your side to support you and give guidance. The support, evaluation, and feedback are some of the best features of our training as it means teachers can get to know their strengths and improve their abilities.

The course is highly practical. You will be given multiple opportunities to observe experienced tutors in the classroom, and you can see first-hand the range of ESL teaching styles. You will also have hours of teaching practice where you can exercise all you have learned and observed. Moreover, you will be required to work on written assignments given weekly as a form of assessment.

The instructors at Rio are not only professional; they also exude a wealth of knowledge and are critical yet supportive in their feedback, thereby ensuring an improvement in your teaching practice. At the end of your training, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the best English teaching practices.

Rio de Janeiro 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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Rio de Janeiro 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.

Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

We offer numerous benefits that are unique to our center and gives you the best learning experience from our tutors and resources down to facilities. Our team of trainers is made up of highly proficient and experienced tutors.

We have a variety of exclusive technological devices like the interactive white board which helps our trainees.

We also have a library, a multimedia center and cybercafé where you can do all your photocopying and printing work.

Job Support and Placement: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

One of the advantages of taking your CELTA at the Rio center is the opportunity to work with us at the end of your training.

You can check the center website for available opportunities that you can apply for. Most of our offers come with benefits, including insurance and even food vouchers.

In addition to this, we provide a database of contacts of prospective employers across the world where you can apply directly and have us write a reference to boost your application.

Why Choose CELTA in Rio de Janeiro?

A CELTA in Rio de Janeiro comes with lots of benefits to teachers. First, there is easy access to onward employment in the city after the training. The tourism industry is growing every day, and the city is also becoming a hub for business and commerce, leading to an increasing demand for qualified ESL teachers.

Due to its location close to North America, Brazilians are keen to learn English,
to be able to communicate effectively for work, especially those who work at international establishments. This makes your job hunt easier, and with a CELTA, you will more likely be viewed favorably by employers.

English teaching jobs can be found within companies, international schools, and smaller English academies in the city. Private tutoring is also an option, especially as a means of earning extra income. Most teachers work 20-40 hours per week and earn around
800 to 3,000 BRL (350 USD to 1,300 USD) per month. Salary varies and will depend on factors such as contract length, location, and the number of hours worked.

Quality of life in Rio de Janeiro on a teacher’s salary is pretty good. Housing can be expensive, so you may choose to house-share to help with the cost. Living in the city center is more expensive than the outskirts and due to frequent cheap public transport, living a little further out is an excellent option to save some money.

Things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil while taking a CELTA

There is a vast amount for you to see and do in Rio de Janeiro and you may wander around a lot if you don’t have a list of places to visit. To ease your adventure within the city, here are some suggestions containing the top picks of places to visit in Rio de Janeiro while taking your CELTA.

For some sun, surf and sand, visit Prainha beach and watch the surfers take on the huge waves, or relax and take in some sun on Ipanema beach. If you love wildlife adventures, Rio has some fantastic spots for you. The rainforests of Tijuca are an excellent opportunity for you to take a hike and bird-spot while taking a break from the bustling city and your intense CELTA training.

The location of the Christ the Redeemer statue is also an essential stopping off point, with fantastic views over the city and surrounding area. For plant enthusiasts, you can immerse yourself in the Jardim Botanico with over 5000 plant species and seemingly endless palms.

Sports lovers, especially football, understand that Brazil is a vital football destination. Visit the 100,000 seat Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro where many international matches have been played and marvel at its sheer size.

You should try some traditional food too while you are in the city. The commonly found black bean stew with white rice, collard greens, fried bananas, and orange slices are some of the best dishes to try or for a sweeter tooth the delicious Brigadieros da Escocia which is mainly rich chocolate truffles.

Take your CELTA in Rio de Janeiro. Combine study and play in one of Brazil’s most beautiful cities as you discover attractive monumental structures, wonderful wildlife and the super nightlife of Rio.

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