University of Cambridge CELTA Award

  Ecuador

• All Other Regions of Ecuador: 
Guayaquil

Length of Position: 10 weeks

Description: What is CELTA?
CELTA is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and opens up a whole world of exciting teaching opportunities. Because it is awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of the world famous University of Cambridge, you can rely on its quality and recognition.

How does CELTA relate to TEFL/TESOL?
'TEFL' or 'TESOL' are terms often used to describe qualifications for English Language teachers. CELTA, the best known and most widely taken initial TESOL/TEFL qualification of its kind in the world, was previously known as CTEFLA and the 'RSA certificate'.

Who is CELTA for?
People starting a career in English Language teaching
You may be considering a career in English Language teaching and view CELTA as an entry into a good teaching position in another country, or you may be a graduate wanting a qualification that provides a sound basis in the fundamentals of language teaching practice and gives you the confidence to take control in the classroom.

People looking for a career change or career break
Increasingly, CELTA candidates are professionals either looking for a new career opportunity or wanting a short break in their existing career. Many seek the exciting opportunities of living and working abroad. Whether you wish to teach English for the short or long term, CELTA gives you the training you need to help you adjust to a dynamic and challenging new profession.

People teaching English without formal qualifications
CELTA can also be a useful qualification for teachers who have little previous formal training. CELTA sharpens your teaching practice, confirms your ability, and may even lead to internal promotion or a better teaching job.

Highlights: The CELTA at Southern Cross School is a 10 week extensive course that runs three days a week between 16h00 and 22h00pm. Candidates are afforded the chance to stay with a local family and take time to learn about the Ecuadorian culture and language. There is also time to complete a work placement at a local language institute or university and gain valuable work experience and have the possibility of post-course employment.
Ecuador offers candidates a wonderful variety of places to visit: The world famous ´Avenue of the Volcanoes´ in the Andes, the Ecuadorian Rainforest, the beautiful beaches of the Pacific coastline and the unique Galapagos Islands.

Qualifications:
- Applicants must be at least 18 (It is generally recommended that candidates should be aged 20 or over, but candidates aged between 18 and 20 can be accepted at the centre´s discretion).
- Applicants must have an awareness of language and a competence in both written and spoken English that will enable them to undertake the course and prepare for teaching at a range of levels.
- Applicants must have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to complete successfully the written assignments and the assessment of practice teaching.

Candidates should normally have as a minimum entry requirement, a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education. Centres may, at their discretion, accept applicants who do not have formal qualifications at this level if screening indicates that they would be likely to complete the course successfully.

Cost in US$: US$1300.00

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 3-5

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2003