The Diploma – Status & Recognition
The Cambridge DELTA Diploma is a professional qualification at level 7 as regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) on the Qualifications and Credit Framework and given premium product endorsement by NEAS in Australia. It is postgraduate in level and although it is not a Masters on its own, most Βritish and Commonwealth universities recognise it and will give Delta holders exemptions & credits on their MA courses related to the subject of teaching English, Linguistics or Applied Linguistics.
Career development value
After the CELTA, the Cambridge Delta is one of the most sought after and well-respected qualifications internationally. It is fast becoming a prerequisite for some of the most interesting jobs in our field all over the world. DELTA holders find themselves eligible for more interesting careers including positions as Directors of Studies, Level Coordinators and Teacher Trainers.
The three Modules
The course is organised around three modules, each of which is assessed separately. Our centre offers courses which integrate all three modules but also courses for candidates who prefer to study one module at a time. You can read the DELTA Handbook for all three Modules and the DELTA Syllabus on this page.
– Module 1 is assessed via a 3-hour written exam
– Module 2 is assessed via 5 assignments involving background essays and teaching assessments
– Module 3 is assessed via an extended course planning assignment or an innovation proposal for a school
Find out all about all DELTA course options
The content of our course is delivered synchronously via Zoom. It is part-time and includes live sessions on two days week a.m. or p.m. and for 3 hours each time. The days and times vary from course to course, but usually fall on one weekday and one weekend day. - 24 weeks of bi-weekly online interactive seminars on Zoom covering input on all three modules There is a great amount of overlap in the topics covered for each module, especially Modules 1 & 2. During the 24 weeks of our online course, we teach the content areas in our online classroom offering full preparation. Nearer the Module 1 exams, a special Exam Primer course for revision and practice is offered free of charge to our candidates. Image of our online trainees blurred to protect identities This is a part time course and the assignments and teaching assessments workload is spread over several months - in fact, from 6 months for Modules 1 & 2 with an additional 2-3 months to research and write the Module 3 assignment. Apart from attending input sessions online, you must calculate an average of an additional 10 hours a week, at times more when writing essays or lesson planning. Teaching Assessments can be done online with our own volunteer students, your own online students, or, if the school and the age of the students permits, with your own students in your own offline classroom. To participate you need a reasonably fast connection and a laptop or desktop with a web camera. You also need a noise-cancelling headset with a microphone. Our online/virtual classroom allows participants audio, video, text chat and screen sharing (standard tools in all live classrooms) as well as other great functionalities, such as dividing students into separate rooms in order to do group work. Candidates on this fully online course option may need a certain level of comfort with teaching and learning online - to help those who are less experienced in this area, we offer them an add-on completely free course on Teaching Languages Online This is great news for people who Our online live classroom is fully interactive with audio and video available for every single trainee, not just for the tutor. In our live classroom, you can talk, chat and interact, do group work and collaborative activities just as if you were in our physical classroom. There is variety and flexibility in the assessment of teaching on the DELTA - see below: All internal assessed observations are conducted by CELT tutors except, of course, for the final one which will be observed by a Cambridge approved external assessor. The online course is a part-time one and covers input for Modules 2 for candidates who have, ideally, either taken and passed Module 1 or are about to take the exam for Module 1. The course Input is taught via webinars in our online classroom. Every week, two 90-minute sessions are delivered over one or two days. Times vary from course to course depending on participants’ time zones. There are three exam sessions for Module 2 in any one calendar year: in June, October and December. This is a full time course completed over 8 weeks covering all input for Modules 1 & 2 and introductions to a variety of Specialism topics for Module 3. It's a highly intensive course and all Module 2 assignments must be written during these 8 weeks. Module 3 assignments are expected to be written after the end of the taught course. Sessions are Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00. Here is what a typical day on the course is like (subject to change depending on number of trainees): 09:00-10:30 Input The course is intensive and a great option for anyone who aspires to complete the course as soon as possible, but it involves a lot of hard work during and after session times. This is a full immersion course for candidates with a strong background in language, teaching methods and rich and varied teaching experience. So apart from the 40 hours a week on site, candidates will be fully involved in studying writing essay assignments, planning lessons and materials. There are 4 teaching assessments to be completed during the course and one right after its end by way of external assessment. All assignments include Teaching assessments are done at CELT with our own class of volunteer adult learners. N.B. It is possible to request teaching assessments with an online class either during or after the end of the taught course. More details can be read in the DELTA handbook. The course is delivered fully online and input sessions take place in our state-of-the-art online live classroom where you can interact live with your tutor and fellow participants who may be in the same country as you or halfway across the world!!! To participate in the webinars, you will need a fast connection, a headset and a webcam. A good headset is very important for online learning as input cannot be processed if the sound quality is poor and you are struggling to follow conversations! You will also have access to other platforms for resources and to communicate with assignment drafts, receive feedback and upload your work. To see more about what the online platforms we use can do and what they are intended for, please click on this linkto watch a short video from an online presentation The Module One Written Exam consists of two 90-minute papers, with a 30-minute break in between (3 hours 30 minutes in total). The written exam can be taken in Athens at our centre. Candidates who live in other countries can take the exam at the nearest Cambridge Authorised Examination centre. CELT Athens administers the Module 1 examination for all our internal candidates who wish to take it in Athens. In that case, we take care of all the paperwork, entries. payment of exam fees and invigilation of the exam. We do not charge our candidates for this service but we may charge a small administration fee to anyone wishing to take their written exam at CELT as an external candidate. Our international candidates take the exam in their own county. You can sit for the written examination anywhere near your location where CELTA or Delta courses are offered – but you will be an external candidate in which case you will have to approach that institution on your own and make your own arrangements with them. Our tutors will help you select and notify host centres in advance of an exam date. This is great news for people who Our online live classroom is fully interactive with audio and video available for every single trainee, not just for the tutor. In our live classroom, you can talk, chat and interact, do group work and collaborative activities just as if you were in our physical classroom. Teaching assessments are carried our by own own tutors online, not someone who is not a fully authorised DELTA tutor as it happens in some distance courses. There is variety and flexibility in the assessment of teaching on the DELTA - see below: DELTA trainees from around the globe All internal observations (three in number) are conducted by CELT tutors except, of course, for the final one which will be observed by a Cambridge approved external assessor. The online course is a part-time one and covers input for Modules 2 for candidates who have, ideally, either taken and passed Module 1 or are about to take the exam for Module 1. The course Input is taught via webinars in our online classroom. Every week, two 90-minute sessions are delivered over one or two days. Times vary from course to course depending on participants’ time zones. There are three exam sessions for Module 2 in any one calendar year: in June, October and December. This is a great option for people who Our centre is spacious and provides all that is needed for the course, from IWB’s, laptops, Wifi and a great library with more than 2000 titles on our shelves plus a rich online resource for materials and readings. Membership is extended to at least two years after the course is finished. Volunteer students last summer All internal observations (three in number) are conducted by CELT tutors except, of course, for the final one which will be observed by a Cambridge approved external assessor. The course Input is taught via seminars and workshops at CELT in Athens. During the course, all the basic/core input will be covered and candidates are expected to complete their background assignments in preparation for their teaching assessments which will be assessed internally and externally during these 8 weeks. The last assignment to be assessed externally takes place at the end of their course. Candidates attendance is Monday to Friday from 09:00-17:00. There are three exam sessions for Module 2 in any one calendar year: in June, October and December. Module 3 is part of the overall Delta Modular Diploma and allows candidates to do some independent research into areas of special interest to them, e.g. Business English, Young Learners, Exam Classes and more. This module focuses on needs analysis, syllabus design, course planning and assessment. You will carry out an independent investigation, leading to the design of a short - 20-25 hours - syllabus for a specific group of learners you are currently teaching. This course plan must be related to one of the following specialisms: Here is a list of the specialisms Cambridgeincludes in the Module 3 Handbook pages. CELT Athens tutors are able to support most of the Option 1 specialisms and deliver input related to them during online or face-to-face courses or support through individual or group tutorials. If you are interested in applying only for this module, you should contact us with a description of your area of interest and we will immediately let you know if we support the particular specialism. Specialisms are selected on the basis of a class which is available to the candidate and not on the basis of personal interest in a particular topic. For example, if you are interested in the Young Learners Specialism but you are currently teaching Academic English, your proposal will not be accepted without young learners whose level and needs you are required to research and describe in your assignment. Trainees who take this course option will receive input on their chosen specialism as well as They are also given extra tutorial support and feedback on drafts of their Module 3 assignment. Module 3 is an individual research assignment and, often, candidates select options suited to their individual teaching contexts, so attending a group course is not possible for all specialisms. In that case, they follow an individual course and attend individual tutorials with their personal tutor. In that case, support for Module 3 is done by individual inputs and tutorials rather than by attending a group course. Candidates who pass Module 3 Assignment gain a Cambridge Delta Module 3 Certificate which is part of the overall Cambridge Delta Diploma. Assignments are supported by the centre but marked at Cambridge. The course is self-paced and is taught via Moodle, a learning management system familiar to many candidates and contains units on all the sub- specialisms below as well as units related to conducting an investigation in their LTO (Language Teaching Operation) in order to obtain data for their assignment, which is essentially an innovation & change assignment for that LTO. N.B. During the self-paced course, the course leader invites candidates to individual or group tutorials on Zoom to keep in touch, check progress, give feedback on drafts and connect with other colleagues following the programme. The content of the course is expected to be completed over 8-10 weeks maximum after which candidates begin their assignment writing. The purpose of this 30-hour programme is to provide educational management skills training for acting or prospective managers of foreign language institutions, senior teachers who are, or will soon be, in positions of responsibility. Here’s what this course will do for you: This is a great course which opens a good number of career opportunities to Delta holders interested in developing their career as administrators, or who run their own Language Teaching Operation already. It’s also a course you can do even before you have done the other two Delta Modules as its content is independent of the main Module 1 & 2 syllabuses. A caution – to attend the course you must be in a position to access data from a Language Teaching Operation related to your focus area. The ELT Management course consists of an introductory module and eight content modules. You can read more about the course topic areas by downloading the course details here. Follow the links below if you the interested in reading the detailed syllabus as specified by Cambridge ESOL and the handbook for tutors and candidates Assignments for Module 3 are 4,500 words in length and must be submitted to the centre in their final draft form before the end of May or November each year in electronic form. All details about the assignment can be found in the handbooks linked in the previous paragraph. A course specifically addressed to acting or prospective managers who would like to learn more about running a Language Teaching Operation and at the same time acquire a prestigious Cambridge Delta Certificate on this topic. To attend the course you must be in a position to access data from a Language Teaching Operation related to your focus area and you must be have a level of education that would allow you to follow the related readings and produce an academic assignment. No special equipment is necessary to follow the course on Moodle and candidates do not need to download any programmes. They are required to participate in webinars their tutor organises and for this a fast internet connection and a headset are needed – a webcam is not obligatory but desirable as it enhances contact amongst participants and course tutor. Candidates for this specialism will be given access to the CELT Athens DELTA wiki where they will be able to find some related reading but they should also be prepared to purchase some books themselves, especially if they do not have access to the CELT Athens library. Who Can Apply Each application is reviewed on its own merit, so if you think you are eligible because of experience and continuous professional development but have no formal qualifications, you may still be accepted on the course. The selection process is rigorous and aims to ensure your potential for success. A language analysis and teaching methods pre-course assessment is used as part of the selection process. For more details, please send us an email and book an appointment with the Course Tutor. If offered a place on the course, you will be invited to pay in your deposit, join our learning platforms to begin your study and preparation for the course. Each application is reviewed on its own merit, so if you think you are eligible because of experience and continuous professional development but have no formal qualifications, you may still be accepted on the course. The selection process is rigorous and aims to ensure your potential for success. A language analysis and teaching methods pre-course assessment is used as part of the selection process. For more details, please complete the email form below to book an appointment with the Course Tutor. All Modules 24-week online course – October 03 2023 – March 09 2024 Module 2 only - 20 week online or 8-week course in Athens Module 3 only - 10-week online course for Options 1 or 2 – Module 1 €140 (payable to CELT or your local centre if taking the written exam in another country) N.B. These fees are extra & not included in the tuition quoted above
Course Organisation
- An additional 3-week Module 1 Exam Primer course for revision prior to the Module 1 exam in June or December
- Tutorial support beyond the taught part of the course to support the writing of the Module 3 assignment,
Workload
Taught & assessed fully online
Important note: You do not need a local tutor for Module 2 teaching assessments
Course Organisation
Online for 24 weeks
Course Organisation & Timetable
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00-12:30 Input
12:30-13:30 Observations or Study Period
13:30-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-15:00 Input or Teaching
15:00-15:30 Coffee break
15:30-17:00 InputWorkload
Topics & Content
- Historical and current theories of first and second language acquisition
- How these theories influence teaching methodologies.
- Teaching methodologies, both mainstream and experimental
- The effectiveness of these methodologies in different learning environments.
- Features of language systems (e.g. meaning, form, pronunciation and use)
- Teaching methodology choices in language systems
- Features of language skills (e.g. the subskills and strategies needed by learners)
- Teaching methodology choices in language skills.
- The practical uses of a range of resources in a range of teaching contexts.
How to apply key assessment principles, such as validity and reliability, to classroom-based assessment
Course Offerings
Where the course is delivered
How you will be assessed
Paper
Marks
(% of total)Tasks
1
50%
Five tasks Labelling, short-answer and longer written responses
2
50%
Three tasks Longer written responses
Where you will be assessed
Taught & assessed fully online
Important note: You do not need a local tutor for Module 2 teaching assessments
Course Organisation
Online for 24 weeks
Taught & assessed in Athens
All teaching assessments can be done in one of two ways:
Course Organisation
In person/Face-to-face course for 8 weeks
Extending Practice & ELT Specialism
List of specialisms for Option 1
Important note:
Candidates for this specialism are given access to the rich CELT Athens resources where they will be able to find some related reading but they should also be prepared to purchase some books themselves, especially if they are studying for this course by distance and do not have access to the CELT Athens library.Assessment & Certification
ELT Management
Management Skills are indispensable in language teaching and learning and the effectiveness of these skills directly impacts the quality of language education, the soundness of your language programme and the satisfaction level of both students and faculty in the language classroom.
Course Content & Organisation
How the course will benefit you
Improve performance
Enhance professional reputation
Dramatically boost career prospects
Introduce skills needed by all managers
Module 3 assignment Support
The extended assignment can focus on one of the following specialisms listed below:
Requirements – Who can take this course
Follow the course as an independent candidate or as part of your Delta Diploma
If you have some recent and varied classroom teaching experience, related degrees and an initial training qualification such as the Cambridge CELTA, you are welcome to apply.How to Apply
Tuition €2500
24-week fully online or mixed/blended mode
– October 03 2023 – March 26 2024
- January 08 - June 21 2024
- June 10 - November 16 2024
All Modules 8-week intensive course in Athens
– October 02 – November 21 2023
- July 06 - August 31 2024Module 1 only 20-week online course
Tuition €600
- January 08 - June 07 2024
- June 10 - November 16 2024
Tuition €1600
– October 03 2023 – March 26 2024
- January 08 - June 21 2024
- June 10 - November 02 2024
Tuition €600
– October – December 2023
- March - June 2024
- September - October 2024Cambridge assessment fees
– Module 2 €160
– Module 3 €100
Do your DELTA with us!
CELT Athens is an Authorised Cambridge Teaching Awards Centre for the Cambridge DELTA and has been running Diploma level courses since 1989. We guarantee excellence in:
- Quality of instruction with experienced & dedicated tutors – check here.
- Our rich and varied ELT library offline and online
- Fantastic teaching facilities in the centre of Athens & unparalleled online support
- A strong alumni community; an international network of peers – a ready-made PLN!
- Our connected status as centre with a strong presence in all social media and online ELT communities
- Job support during and after your course.
- A variety of course options and start dates
The CELTA course was an eye-opening experience but, undeniably, the DELTA was much more than that! I have learnt to reflect and develop and now my online and offline classes are way better than they used to be; my evaluation forms have confirmed it. Marisa is the most eloquent teacher that I have met, and like Sylvie from “Emily in Paris”, she is strict but always right! Angelos is so patient that you can do nothing but admire him! I wish I had plugged up the courage to do the course years ago! DELTA is an infamously hard course to pass so I personally would like to thank my great tutors Marisa and Angelos who were fantastic in delivering input and providing us with a great support framework during this course! I would like to express my appreciation to my lovely tutors, Marisa and Angelos, and my supportive colleagues for creating a friendly environment during the course. Taking all three modules of Delta with CELT Athens is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. The first and foremost reason is the trainers who are all highly experienced and supportive, the competitive tuition which is lower than that of other Cambridge centers I know. The final reason is their free extra services, such as the free Teaching Languages Online course and a great virtual collection of online resources! I have attended courses at other centers but CELT Athens is, by far, the best. They supported me at each stage and provided me with excellent feedback, wonderfully interactive input sessions and access to great libraries and padlets rich in resources for my Module 2 assignment research. DELTA module 1 was thorough and rewarding. All in all, I believe that CELT Athens is your best choice for your DELTA. DELTA seemed to be challenging for me, a Japanese, but I was able to complete the course smoothly thanks to all the tutors’ guidance with enthusiasm and my classmates’ support. The course gave me the opportunity to improve my teaching skills through different perspectives. I would like to express my sincere gratitude. CELT has knowledgeable and supportive tutors. They helped me at every stage of the course. Although the course was entirely online, I felt so comfortable as if it was face to face. Strong relationships were formed among the trainees and that was great. I met people from literally all over the world which broadened my horizons. Such a great course for Personal Development! It made me feel more confident about who I am professionally. So take my word and give it a try!
I highly recommend taking Module 1 or all three modules at CELT as they are both very competent and knowledgeable about how to pass the DELTA!
