English Courses

CELTA is an internationally recognised teaching qualification, accepted by organisations which employ English language teachers. It is highly regarded and gives trainees the skills required for English teaching positions throughout the world. The course is suitable for people who want to start a career in English language teaching or who are already teaching English with no formal qualification. NZLC runs unique 5 week Full-Time courses so students can have more time to prepare.NZLC 5 week CELTA courseThis approach offers clear advantages over the more traditional 4-week course: One integrated study day per week allowing more time to research written assignments and plan lessonsLess pressure / reduced stressGreater enjoyment of the whole experience.Course FeesNZ $3,400 (or NZ $3,300 with early bird discount) including GST and Cambridge English fee.Course participants are not normally eligible for student loans but any inquiries should be directed to the appropriate authority.Early bird special: $100 discount for applicants who book and pay the $500 deposit 7 weeks prior to the course start date.Course ContentAt the heart of the course is six hours of teaching practice. Input sessions on language awareness and methodology relate directly to this, as do the classroom observations and written assignments.Language awareness - grammar, vocabulary, phonology and how language is used to express different meanings.Methodology - procedures and techniques for language teaching.Teaching practice - six hours of supervised teaching at two different levels, supported with guided lesson planning and personalized feedback on lessons.Teaching practice - six hours of supervised teaching at two different levels, supported with guided lesson planning and personalized feedback on lessons.Classroom observations - six hours of experienced teachers in action.Written assignments - four assignments (750 -1000 words each) on language teaching and learning.Entry Requirements for CELTAAged 18 +Level in English: Native English speaker or equivalent (C1+ to C2 or Advanced CAE ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade or IELTS 7.5)Academic Requirement: University Entrance (UE) or equivalentHave the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to complete successfully the written assignments and the assessment of practice teaching.

Our CLIL course is intended for non-native teachers of other subjects who wish to develop their own English language skills and examine the methodology of CLIL - Content and Language Integrated Learning. This course provides opportunities for teachers to discuss and share ideas with colleagues from Europe and beyond.

COURSE CONTENTThe course is a mixture of practice & theory120 contact hours6 hours of assessed teaching practice for each trainee6 hours of observation of experienced teachersA minimum of 80 additional learning hours for reading, research, assignment writing and lesson preparationCourse content and assessment is the same, whether the course is taken online or face-to-faceAll Stafford House CELTA courses cover the following:Input sessions You will attend input sessions on methodology and practice given by our tutors to the whole group of trainees. These will equip you with theoretical and practical knowledge and ideas to inform and plan your lessons. (Input will be online for the Online CELTA.)Teaching practice (TP) You will teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two or three levels of ability. This will involve the planning and delivery of lessons observed by your TP tutor and colleagues, which will be immediately followed by a written self-evaluation, and feedback and comments from you, your tutor and colleagues.Assignments You will complete four written assignments of 750-1000 words.Observations You will watch full-hour lessons taught by experienced teachers while you take notes on methodology and practice.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSIf you are interested in achieving a CELTA you should consider these entry requirements and standard English levels.English language proficiency at C1 or C2 Cambridge English levelsMinimum age of 18Similar education experience needed for higher educationThe potential to become an effective English Language teacherThe ability to complete assignments and assessmentsThe ability to research and understand grammarAdequate competence in written and spoken EnglishSpecial Early bird price: £1195!Early bird price applies if the course is paid in full 21 days before the start date.

This course is intended for non-native teachers of other subjects who wish to develop their own English language skills. It is specifically aimed at teachers of other subjects, who have to teach their subjects through English.

Teacher training courses will provide you with all the necessary language teaching skills, techniques, knowledge and training to be an effective modern teacher.

This course is intended for non-native teachers of other subjects who wish to develop their own English language skills. It is specifically aimed at teachers of other subjects, who have to teach their subjects through English.

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this course equips students with the basic tools required to teach English as a Foreign Language.Topics covered: Language analysis; Lesson planning; teaching the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking; classroom activities; using resources and materials; looking at learners’ needs; dealing with learners’ mistakes.

Cambridge CELTA is an internationally recognised, externally accredited EFL qualification and your first reliable step to teaching anywhere in the world. This course provides fluent speakers of English with high quality training in teaching English as a foreign language and is taken by over 10,000 candidates each year. CELTA is suitable for people who are interested in teaching English abroad or in the UK with little or no teaching experience as well as teachers who are already in the profession but who have no formal or practical teaching qualification. The course includes tutorial support, supervised lesson planning, peer observation, feedback sessions, submission of a portfolio of work and much more.

One of our most popular courses, this course is for teachers who want a practical programme that covers developing resources, practical ideas and methods to liven up classrooms and motivate students.What will you achieve?Take this course to:Select, adapt and design materials for different contextsBuild your confidence in using a variety of teaching techniquesUnderstand ways to motivate and engage learnersShare teaching experiences with other professionals

Aimed at speakers of other languages, this course equips students with the basic tools required to teach English as a Foreign languageGeneral 20 (16.7 hours) plus 10 individual lessons per weekIndividual lesson: 50 minutesIntermediate to advanced levelsTailored to the individualTKT (Teaching Knowlegde test) exam preparation offered covering 3 TKT modules over 4 weeksTopics covered: CLIL, Language analysis, lesson planning, teaching the skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, classroom activities, using resources and materials, looking at learner's needs; dealing with learner's mistakes.TKT Modules covered: Language and Background to Language Learning and Teaching, Lesson Planning and Use of Resources for Language Teaching, Managing the Teaching and Learning Process. Students will be required to keep a portfolio.