CELTA Sao Paulo - TEFL Course in Sao Paulo, Brazil

TEFL Certification in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Taking a TEFL in Sao Paulo is an adventure-filled experience, more than just attending classes and getting stuck with assignments. As the largest city in Brazil, your stay here will give you unforgettable memories. From the lush rainforests and sandy beaches to a buzzing metropolis, Sao Paulo has it all. Although it may be one of the most expensive cities to live in South America, you can study while having fun without spending too much money into the bargain.

The CELTA training institute in Sao Paulo is situated in a convenient location that allows trainees to peruse the city during their free hours. Due to the intensive nature of the course, you may want to stay behind after to enjoy lots of adventure. Our 120 hours CELTA training covers all aspects as outlined by the University of Cambridge and empowers teachers with the latest and most effective methodologies for teaching.

We have experienced tutors who are highly knowledgeable and allow trainees to think critically and develop their own ideas while guiding them through with critical feedback. Even so, the entire training is based on ethics and regard towards both tutors and trainees.

Once you've completed the training, you'll have acquired the primary skills needed to teach English, a high level of confidence, and a certificate that opens doors to jobs in countries across the globe. If you choose to stay in Brazil, you'll be offered higher-paying jobs with better working conditions than those without a CELTA would be.

Sao Paulo 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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Sao Paulo 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.

Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo

Our Sao Paulo training center is highly reputable and widely known across the entire Latin America. We have been providing teacher training to thousands of teachers from different backgrounds since 1986.

The center is located at Rua Antonio Carlos, 319, Consolacao, Sao Paulo, less than five minutes away from Paulista Avenue and the Consolaca subway station.

We provide a student-friendly environment and are proud to offer reliable facilities and supportive tutors. More than just classroom teaching, we also organize several outdoor events like breakfast, interview with foreigners, and bar classes for our trainees.

Job Support and Placement: Sao Paulo, Brazil

We are renowned for supporting our teachers' throughout training and their entire professional development journey.

We offer several free career development and job counseling events that are useful in developing our candidates and help them thrive well and do better in the job market.

We have developed a substantial presence in the global TESOL market, primarily through the metropolitan area, and this is an advantage to our graduates in getting the best placements across the country.

Why Choose CELTA in Sao Paulo?

Sao Paulo is Latin America’s largest city, and it pulsates with energy and opportunities to develop professionally. Lots of teachers who take a CELTA course here choose to stay and find a job. As South America’s business capital, there is a high demand for English teachers in Sao Paulo.

Teaching jobs in Sao Paulo are flexible so teachers can choose how and when they want to work. Some schools hire foreign teachers, while private students are also plentiful.

You will find most of the English teaching jobs in Brazil in private language institutes, public schools, in-company training, and tertiary institutions. The bulk of these jobs can be found in big cities like Sao Paulo, Brasilia, and Rio de Janeiro.

The average monthly salary for English teachers with a CELTA certificate in Sao Paulo is about 1,500 USD and includes benefits such as in-service training or sometimes accommodation allowance.

Sao Paulo is a great city to live and work. If you have a conservative spending habit, then you can earn enough to break even with a little extra to save or have some fun. Due to the high number of expats, Sao Paulo is a multicultural city where you can experience Brazilian culture alongside cultures from all four corners of the world.

Things to do in Sao Paulo, Brazil while taking a CELTA

Sao Paulo is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and this is reflected in the culture, the food, and even the architecture. The city's nightlife is legendary and doesn't get going until at least midnight. There's something for every CELTA trainee here, and you can choose from live music events in tiny bars, or dancing in the continent's hippest clubs.

Begin your adventure with a feel of the beautiful old city, Sao Paulos Downtown. Take a stroll past the Mosteiro Sao Bento with its stunning architecture, and you may hear the Gregorian chanting during the early hours of the morning. As you stroll, you will also find the Catedral da Se, esteemed as one of the largest neo-Gothic temples in the world and a lot of other architecturally striking buildings.

Beyond the stunning architectures of Sao Paulo downtown, there is Avenida Paulista. This famous avenue is one of the major cultural and economic centers of the city. At Avenida, you will find several restaurants where you can try some traditional Brazilian dishes and shops to get beautiful souvenirs. The most interesting feature on Avenida however, is the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, popularly called MASP, the top-visited museum in the city.

Sao Paulo is a stimulating gastronomical destination. From local street foods to five stars restaurant cuisines, the food adventure is enchanting. One must-try snack is Acaraje (stuffed black peas fried in palm oil), a famous traditional pastry brought into Sao Paulo by Bahia immigrants. Pao de Queijo, baked cheese puffs and the Acai paste taken alongside rice and beans are also some delicious food to try.

Brazil, however, is much more than just Sao Paulo. Beautiful Rio de Janeiro, with its famous beaches, is just a hop up the coast and an easy trip by bus. Travel much further, and you'll find yourself in the Amazon, where you can kayak through the jungle and spot animals such as pink dolphins and capybaras. In the Northeast, you can see the picturesque colonial towns of Salvador and Olinda.

Begin your CELTA in Sao Paulo. Become a qualified English teacher in one of Brazil's most stunning city, where you can have the most delicious barbecue, dance all night, and sip some of the world's best coffee to keep you awake the next day!

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