Course Organisation

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
- 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,

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.

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Teaching Assessments can be done online or offline - the system is very flexible. See below how. You can be assessed teaching

• our own volunteer students online 
• your own online students,
• your own offline students in your own offline classroom (tutor observing remotely via Zoom)
• our own offline students in Athens (involves travel to Athens after the online leg of the course)

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  

Taught & assessed fully online 

This is great news for people who

• • cannot get away for the 8 weeks of an intensive course
  • prefer a part time course which allows them to work and study
  • prefer a synchronous course in which they can have direct contact with tutors in a live class via video and audio (on Zoom).
  • Understand that the term “distance” does not mean “without human contact” as on other  courses.

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:

1. You can teach your own face-to-face class and livestream it via Zoom or other similar service. Your tutor or the external assessor will be observing the video livestream of your lesson
2. You can teach your own a class online on Zoom or a platform you use at your school or your private practice.
3. You can teach the class of adults specially provided by CELT. This is a class of upper intermediate students from a variety of countries who regularly attend our online classes.

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.

Important note:  You do not need a local tutor for Module 2 teaching assessments

Course Organisation

Online for 24 weeks

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.How to Apply

1. 1. 1. Complete our online application here
      2. Send in a recent lesson plan
      3. Arrange a date and time when you can take your language & methodology screening exam 
      4. Attend a personal interview with the course director who will let you know if you are accepted immediately after your interview.

If offered a place on the course, you will be invited to pay in your deposit and join our resources & materials platforms to begin your study and preparation for the course.

Topics & Content 

The Cambridge DELTA Module 1 exam assesses your understanding of theoretical concepts in English language teaching and learning. It covers a broad range of topics, including pedagogical approaches, language systems (grammar, lexis, phonology), language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), learner characteristics, and assessment. The module requires candidates to analyze teaching materials, identify effective methodologies, and demonstrate knowledge of current ELT research and principles. Success in Module 1 signifies a strong theoretical foundation for experienced language teachers aiming to advance their professional development.

How you will be assessed

 Module One is assessed by a Written Exam consisting 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. More information can be discussed via email. 

Who Can Apply
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. 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.

Course Offerings 

1. A 20-week course  part of our integrated programme with one or two 3-hour meetings every week.
2. A 12-week course option - this is a standalone course offered at different times of the academic year.
3. A 4-week Module 1 Exam Primer course focusing on exam strategies which we offer closer to the exam. This course is included in our 20-week programme but can be offered separately to external candidates who look for a boot-camp course just before the exam.

The course is delivered fully online and input sessions take place Zoom where you can interact live with tutor and fellow participants from around the world! It is supported with a multitude of online resources.

How to Apply

1. 1. 1. Complete the application form here
      2. Attend a personal interview with the course director who will let you know if you are accepted immediately after your interview.

If offered a place on the course, you will be invited to pay in your tuition, join our learning platforms to begin your study and preparation for the course.

Taught & assessed fully online

This is great for candidates who cannot get away for the 8 weeks of an intensive course, prefer a part time course which allows them to work and study in a synchronous platform like Zoom in which they can have direct contact with tutors in a live class via video and audio.

There is variety and flexibility in the assessment of teaching 

Teaching Assessments can be done online or offline - the system is very flexible. See below how. You can be assessed teaching

• our own volunteer students online
• your own online class
• your own offline class in your own offline classroom (tutor observing remotely via Zoom)

Taught online - Assessed in Athens - the last option involves travelling to Athens for your assessments if you do not already live there or in a nearby area. Overseas candidates can complete their three internal assessments over a stay of 2-4 weeks. You can be assessed with

• our own offline students in Athens (involves travel to Athens after the online leg of the course)
• your own offline students in Athens (suitable for local candidates)

All internal observations (three in number) are conducted by CELT tutors except, of course, for the final one which is observed by a Cambridge approved external assessor.

Course Organisation

Online for 20 weeks - The course content is taught via webinars in our online classroom. Every week, you will attend one or two 180-minute sessions. Times vary from course to course depending on participants’ time zones but, usually, with working teachers we tend to offer sessions on weekends. There are three exam sessions for Module 2 in any one calendar year: in June, October and December.

Workload - The part time online course is demanding but doable even by working teachers. It does involve hard work, especially when you are writing one of the 5 assignments, but over the 6 months of attendance this is in no way an impossible task .

N.B. Applicants for Module 2 only courses are accepted if they already have Module 1.  

How to Apply

Please complete and return the application form - this will start the application process which includes

• submitting a recent lesson plan
• taking a language and methodology exam
• Attending a personal interview online

Taught Online - Assessed Online or in Athens 

This is a great option for people who

• prefer to complete this module intensively
• can set aside 8 weeks for this intensive course
• prefer an interactive online course in which they can have direct contact with tutors and other colleagues

All teaching assessments can be done in one of two ways:

1. 1. You can teach your own class online
   2. You can teach a face-to-face class at your institution and be assessed remotely
   3. You can teach the class of adults specially provided by CELT.

All internal observations are conducted by CELT tutors except, of course, for the final one which is assessed by a Cambridge approved external assessor.

Course Organisation

Sessions take place on Zoom

The course Input is taught via seminars and workshops interactively.  During the course, all the basic/core input is covered and candidates are expected to complete their background assignments in preparation for their teaching assessments which will be assessed internally during these 8 weeks. The last assignment to be assessed externally can take place at the end of their course or soon after.

Who can apply

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.  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.

Applicants for Module 2 only courses should have  taken and passed Module 1 or be about to take the exam.

How to apply

1. Complete the application form here
2. Send in a recent lesson plan
3. Arrange a date and time when you can take yourlanguage & methodology screening exam 
4. Attend a personal interview with the course director who will let you know if you are accepted immediately after your interview.

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.

List of specialisms for Option 1

Here is a list of the specialisms Cambridgeincludes in the Module 3 Handbook pages.

1. 1. Business English (BE)
   2. Teaching young learners/young adults (specified age group required with 5-year range e.g. 8–13, 14–9) (YL)
   3. English for Special Purposes (ESP)
   4. English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
   5. Teaching examination classes (EX)
   6. Teaching one-to-one (1to1)
   7. ESOL learners with literacy needs (ESOL)
   8. CLIL/Embedded ESOL (teaching English through subject/work-based learning) (CLIL)
   9. Teaching monolingual classes (MON)
   10. Teaching multilingual classes (MUL)
   11. Teaching in an English-speaking environment (ESE)
   12. Teaching in a non-English-speaking environment. (NESE)
   13. Teaching learners online, through distance/blended learning (DL)
   14. Teaching English to learners with special requirements e.g. visual/hearing impairment, dyslexia, ASD (SR)
   15. Language development for teachers (LDT)
   16. Language Support (e.g. EAL on mainstream teaching programmes; specialist skills support such as supporting writing needs) (LS)

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.

Important note:

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

• Needs Analysis
• Syllabus Design
• Course Planning
• Testing and Evaluation
• Guidance on writing Module 3 assignment

They are also given extra tutorial support and feedback on drafts of their Module 3 assignment.

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.

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.

Assessment & Certification

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.

Apply here 

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

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.

1. Academic Management
2. Human Resources Management (HRM)
3. Customer Service
4. Marketing

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. 

How the course will benefit you

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:

• Improve performance

• Enhance professional reputation 

• Dramatically boost career prospects 

• Introduce skills needed by all managers

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

• Syllabus Specifications 

• Supplementary Handbook 

Module 3 assignment Support

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.

The extended assignment can focus on one of the following specialisms listed below:

1. Academic Management
2. Human Resources Management (HRM)
3. Customer Service
4. Marketing

Requirements – Who can take this course

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.

Follow the course as an independent candidate or as part of your Delta Diploma

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.

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