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May 2017

The Path to CELTA: Online

We all know that there isn’t a single path to success, rather it comes in many forms. One of the features of the CELTA certification offered through ILSC and Greystone College is that you can choose the learning style that suits you best. For some, that style is becoming certified online. CELTA, or the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults is a ticket to teaching English around the globe. If the full-time or part-time formats don’t suit your particular learning style or schedule, the online course offers and the most flexibility.

A more flexible CELTA option

If you want maximum freedom while receiving your English teaching certification, the online CELTA course could be perfect for you. The online CELTA course runs over 22-weeks, with ongoing deadlines for assignments and collaborative activities that allow you to connect with other trainees. The course format allows you to work when it’s most convenient for you and provides a guided structure to track progress.

One of the strengths of the CELTA program is that it gets you in front of real, multi-lingual students for teaching practice, and the online course includes this component as well. As a student, you will be assigned to an online tutor for constant feedback and work assistance. The online program is interactive with video training and forum discussions included. Your training covers a wide range of teaching skills, including language analysis and awareness, planning, and resources for different countries and contexts.

All assignments are completed online but you will also be required to attend on-campus learning for a minimum of 6 hours of teacher assisted training in Montreal or San Francisco to complete your certification. The practicum provides a great opportunity to explore a new city!

Get results at your pace

Upon completion of your training, you will be certified as a CELTA instructor and can begin your experience as an English teacher. Your CELTA certification is like a passport; it can help you find work around the world and transform you from the student to the teacher. Your CELTA certification will open up rewarding, meaningful work, and opens up opportunities for you to experience a new country or continent and immerse yourself in an entirely new culture – a priceless experience.

The online route to gaining your CELTA certificate is the best option for a lot of students. If you think it’s ideal for you then you could be just weeks away from becoming a CELTA-certified instructor, and starting on an exciting path that will not only change your life, but the lives of others.

Does teaching English to adult learners sound like an adventure you can see yourself taking? ILSC offers the Cambridge CELTA as an intensive 4-week program, a part-time 11-week program, and a flexible online format.

The Path to CELTA: Part-time

When it comes to education, we know that no two students learn in the exact same way. For this very reason ILSC and Greystone College offer CELTA certification in a variety of formats. A popular option for those with busy lives is the part-time course. CELTA, or the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a training course that gives you both the knowledge and hands-on experience for teaching English to others. If you are looking for a happy medium between an intensive and casual training, CELTA offers a part-time course that provides the same certification and allows you to pursue a career teaching English.

Two Cities

Greystone College offers the part-time course both in Toronto and Vancouver. As multicultural cities with many language schools they are prime locations to learn and become an English teacher. The part-time CELTA course runs for 11 weeks and, like all of ILSC and Greystone College’s CELTA programs offers a one to six trainer to trainee ratio, teaching practicum and employment assistance. The part-time program covers language skills, reading, listening, speaking, writing, developing teaching skills, and professionalism, just to name a few. What`s even better is that the program is open to everyone – there is no experience required!

The Course

Every week, for 11 weeks, students will attend classes during the evening, two times a week, and a half-day on Saturday. This less-intensive structure allows you to work, relax or explore Toronto or Vancouver at the same time as you are getting certified. Throughout the course you will become familiar with the roles of teacher and learner; you will understand principles of effective teaching and will develop a wide range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners.

In addition to this, the online course is still an option if the part-time program work load seems too heavy or doesn’t work with your schedule.

What are you waiting for?

If you`re looking to expand your teaching skills, all while having the freedom to work and live in a world-class city, then the part-time CELTA course is ideal for you. Upon completion of the course you will be able to enter into the work force, obtain meaningful employment and begin your teaching career.

The Path to CELTA: Full-time

Helping another person learn a language can be one of the most rewarding things you can experience. Essentially, you are opening up a whole new world for people and giving them experiences and opportunities they may otherwise not of had. This is why ILSC and Greystone College’s CELTA teaching certification is appealing to so many people around the world.

CELTA stands for Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and is an initial teacher training qualification for teaching English as a second or foreign language. Once you earn this certification you can teach people English all around the world. If this is something that you’ve thought about, but you`re not sure how to get started, there are several different options for you so that you can find what works best for your lifestyle.

The Montreal Experience

If you’re someone who likes to go full speed ahead then the ILSC-Montreal CELTA Full-Time program is for you. This particular CELTA program allows you to buckle down and power through your certification. It is more intensive than both our part-time course and our online format. ILSC-Montreal’s CELTA program offers a four week, 140-hour course. During this time you will take part in both theory and practical learning in this beautiful, historic international city. Learning is split between sessions with trainers, classroom observations, and teaching practicum. The CELTA program connects you with skilled and experienced professionals who will give you teaching feedback, and share their instruction techniques and ideas with you.

Each aspect of the course is different but offers its own value:

In-class lessons:

The in-class lessons will lay the foundation for your teaching, and will give you the knowledge you need to develop your professional teaching skills. This is where you will learn the theory of teaching before you put it into practice.

Hands-on practical teaching:

The hands-on practical teaching experience will give you confidence in your teaching abilities. You will gain experience teaching yourself, learning from your peers, and practicing with your teachers – all with the goal of helping you become the best CELTA certified instructor you can be.

Because the program is full-time, this educational route is ideal for someone who has no other demanding responsibilities, or someone who is able to take some time off their employment to focus fully on the program.

At first glance the full-time demands of the CELTA program may seem daunting, but the short duration of this accelerated program means you can fast-forward your education and jump into the job market even sooner. In addition, in your final week of study, the program will provide tips to find English teaching jobs both locally and around the globe.