CELTA Valencia - TEFL Course in Valencia, Spain

TEFL Certification in Valencia, Spain

Taking a TEFL certification in Valencia, Spain's third-biggest city is a once in a lifetime experience. The cosmopolitan atmosphere, gentle climate, lively fiestas, concerts, and exciting cultural life all make the city a favorite choice for ESL teachers and candidates willing to study for a CELTA.

Valencia also has a thriving international community with friendly people which means CELTA trainees will always feel at home while studying in the city.

The CELTA course at our Valencia institutes is highly practical, with a focus on teaching skills more than just theoretical work. Consisting of 120 hours of training, we have divided the lessons into sessions. These include course inputs, teaching practice, and observation of qualified teachers, peer observation, supervised lesson planning, and feedback sessions.

Our CELTA candidates also enjoy consultation sessions with tutors on issues regarding their professional development. During the course, you will learn the principles of effective teaching, obtain necessary practical skills for teaching English to speakers of other languages, and gain valuable real-life teaching experience.

As an essential requirement of the course, you must complete four written assignments on teaching skills and language awareness, which forms part of your assessment. The other part is made of assessed teaching practice, which is also very crucial.

Valencia 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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Valencia 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.

Valencia 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 Valencia

We have two world-class CELTA centers in Valencia. The Martinez Center and the Calle Center.

Both centers were established with the sole aim of providing quality teacher training for new and experienced teachers in Valencia and across the world. The centers offer a highly professional learning environment with ultra-modern services available to trainees for a friendly and supportive environment.

There are spacious classrooms with Wi-Fi and internet connections, a suited library with valuable materials and study areas with access to computers. Our Valencia centers are famous for our teams of tutors who have vast experience, a strong passion for teaching, and are easily accessible.

Martinez Center: The Martinez center is located at Calle Musico Hipolito Martinez, 2 Bajo 46020, Valencia, Spain. The center operates an accommodation service for CELTA candidates coming from outside the city.

Calle Center: The Calle center is located at Carrer del Palleter 43, 46008, Valencia, close to the Mercat Central and different transport systems within the city that allows students to explore easily.

Job Support and Placement: Valencia, Spain

As a part of the course content at the Calle Center, we offer advice on job search, interview preparation, and suggestions on starting work as an ESL teacher within Spain and abroad. Also, when there are openings under certain conditions, the center may offer some of our successful CELTA trainees employment. However, these openings are not guaranteed placement offers.

At the Martinez center, CELTA graduates are allowed to update their CVs into our local job market service free of charge as a way of contributing to their job search efforts. We have over 30 local language schools and companies who explore this medium to select CELTA qualified teachers for employment based on our recommendation.

Why Choose CELTA in Valencia?

For a lot of ESL teachers and CELTA candidates in Valencia, the zeal to learn Spanish was a major deciding factor when choosing to study in Valencia. However, taking a CELTA in Valencia is more than just the opportunity to learn a foreign language.

The city has its share of Spain's TEFL market and is more relaxed than Barcelona or Madrid, where most of the teaching jobs and ESL teachers are concentrated.

CELTA qualified English teachers in Valencia can find openings in language schools, government programs, family-owned schools, volunteer programs, private academies, and private teaching. You may also find opportunities working in programs through the Ministry of education. As a private teacher, you may have to teach in homes, either children or adults and can earn more with a higher number of private jobs.

ESL teachers in Valencia may earn between 700 EUR and 1,000 EUR working with government programs. However, teachers working in private schools may earn between 1,500 EUR to 2,000 EUR, while working 25 to 30 hours weekly. Salaries vary depending on experience, type of institution and qualifications.

The cost of living in Valencia is lower than Madrid or Barcelona, hence ESL teachers in the city are usually able to live comfortably and save. You can also save more by sharing accommodation, which generally accounts for the more significant part of your spending.

Valencia is a beautiful place to live and work, and it a great city to make friends. Also, the city's proximity to other parts of the country makes it an accessible location to travel and tour the rest of Spain.

Things to do in Valencia, Spain while taking a CELTA

Located on the eastern coast of the country, Valencia is one of Spain's most beautiful cities famous for its exciting festivals, delicious food, nightlife, football, and stunning beaches.

There are several interesting activities to do and a lot of amazing places to visit while you take your CELTA in Valencia. However, it is the beautiful climate and a relaxed lifestyle that could make you glued to the city after your training.

Torres de Serranos is one of the fascinating spots in Valencia. The historic towers can be located at the pathways between the Old City and the Turia Gardens and is the location for the opening ceremony of the famous Las Fallas festival (which you shouldn't miss too while you are in Valencia). Another impressive spot is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Lonja de la Seda. This historic silk market now a major city attraction with stunning Gothic architecture.

Visit the El Miguelete, an old cathedral with octagonal bell towers where you can get a striking view of the city. Then proceed to the Plaza de la Reina just by the side of the cathedral, to experience the bubbliest part of the town. You can also visit the Valencia Townhall or Ayuntamiento de Valencia as it called by the locals, which is also home to the City History Museum. Before you finish your study, tour the Narrowest Building in Spain at Placa de Lope de Vega for an unforgettable experience.

You should not miss trying some of the local Spanish dishes, as well. Try the Tortilla (Spanish Omelets), meat and chickpea stew called Cocido madrileño, and Bocadillo de Calamares (Calamari Sandwich).

Begin your CELTA in Valencia. Explore one of the most beautiful cities in Spain while you study to obtain an internationally recognized certificate that gives you access to ESL teaching opportunities globally.

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