CELTA Sardinia - TEFL Course in Sardinia, Italy

TEFL Certification in Sardinia, Italy

Sardinia, famous for its beaches with clear waters, is home to one of the world’s spectacular cultures. Its folk culture, which includes festivals and peculiar costumes and dances, is a sight to behold for CELTA trainees in the city. Sardinia offers a beautiful contrast with its bubbly luxurious city space and the complementary rural farms. So when you enjoy need some time away from the hectic business of the city, you can visit them rural farms in the mountains to relax.

Our CELTA center at Sardinia operates with a curriculum that has been diligently formulated to include all topics of the approved CELTA syllabus. Trainees will learn the intricacies of language analysis and awareness, grammar, teaching, and learning contexts. You will also be trained in lesson planning techniques and classroom management with support from our professional teacher trainers.

Through our real-life teaching practice sessions, under the supervision of our tutors, our trainees also get to experience a practical application of what they are studying. This has been carefully planned to ensure you are ready for a real-life class experience anywhere in the world immediately after graduation.

At our CELTA center in Sardinia, our students are regularly assessed through a series of assignments to ensure they are on track with the training they are receiving.

Sardinia 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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Sardinia 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.

Sardinia 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 Sardinia

Our CELTA center in Sardinia is located at Headquarters, Management and Exam Center, Cagliari, on the same street as the Supermercato Amelia Pam and not too far from the old square. The center is easily accessible by bus from the city center allowing our trainees ease to travel the city during their time outside the classroom.

To ensure an optimal learning experience, we have put in place modern facilities, including classrooms with proper ventilation, a library with the latest books on language and research papers on several aspects of language. The center also has a quiet space to facilitate group meeting between teachers as we believe communication and exchange of ideas is key to learning.

All trainees have access to our experienced team of tutors who are always eager to assist and ensure your continuous progress while studying.

Job Support and Placement: Sardinia, Italy

At our CELTA center in Sardinia, we do not only offer quality training, but we are also committed to providing the necessary support for our CELTA trainees to land jobs immediately after the course. We assist trainees in making the right career choices through our career guidance sessions.

Our Sardinia center has been a constant source of English teachers to language schools within the city and other parts of Italy. Through our connections, CELTA graduates can find jobs in some of these schools.

CELTA trainees can also join our staff teaching courses to qualify for a chance to get employed at our center after graduation.

Why Choose CELTA in Sardinia?

Italy is home to a number of ESL jobs, and taking a CELTA in Sardinia is an excellent opportunity to work and live in Europe. The city has private schools, summer teaching camps, and public schools that are in constant demand for English tutors. Sardinia also attracts tourists all year round, as well as hikers and students. This creates a sizeable market for English translators with good pay per hour option.

Business English and private tutoring also provide newly graduated CELTA trainees teaching opportunities as the locals strive to increase their market value through skills like proficiency in the English Language. English teachers in Sardinia can earn between 1,000 EUR and 2,000 EUR per month with an extra 10 EUR to 25 EUR per hour for private tutoring.

Without a doubt, Sardinia, Italy, is one of the best places in Europe to live. The cost of living in the city is estimated to be between 800 EUR to 1,000 EUR. This should help offset your bills and leave you with enough funds to take in the city.

For teachers just beginning, you could consider buying groceries from the local market and reduce eating out to save some extra cash.

Things to do in Sardinia, Italy while taking a CELTA

With over 800km of untouched seashores, Sardinia can be described as an undiscovered treasure. Beyond its beaches, the city is home to a lot of archaeology that tells its history and folk culture that would leave you in awe. CELTA trainees will find lots of places to visit and create memories that would last a lifetime.

The Island of Cagliari is one of the best places to begin your adventure in Sardinia. You can climb the phenomenal Piazza della Costituzione over to the Bastione San Remy or catch a beautiful view of the ruins of Nora. Go ahead to ride a gommone or zodiac raft in the Golfo di Orosei. You might be lucky to see dolphins during your journey in the hidden beaches. Walk Alghero’s Seafront and descend into Neptune’s Grotto, a stalactite sea cavern that can be accessed by boat or alternatively through adrenaline-pumping 654-step rock-cut staircase.

Another spot to visit in Sardinia is the Nuraghe Su Nuraxi, described as one of the best restorations in the world by UNESCO. You can also relax at some of the world’s most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. The Costa Smeralda, also known as the Emerald Coast, provides an awesome shoreline experience. You can sail through beautiful harbors around the island. Try the Cala Regina, Maddalena Archipelago, and Mari Pintau for the amazing sailing experience.

Trying out the city’s local cuisines is one of the most exciting things to do in Sardinia. Sardinia’s cuisine is heavily reliant on fish and seafood, which is hardly surprising since it’s an island. Try out the fritto misto, a mixture of fried seafood, and the fish roe called Bottarga. Sardinia liqueurs are also popular in Italy. Do not miss out on an opportunity to try out Mirto and Limoncello, made from myrtle and lemons, respectively.

Begin your CELTA in Sardinia. Enjoy a city that has all you need in terms of prospects and adventure to create an unforgettable experience while taking your CELTA.

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