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cELTA

ALC RABAT CELTA

CELTA is a qualification for teaching English as ​a foreign language, administered by Cambridge ​English Language Assessment. The American ​Language Center Rabat is authorized CELTA ​center #MA255.

CELTA is the most widely recognized English ​teaching qualification in the world, requested ​most often by leading employers.

The benchmark against which all other TEFL ​certificates are measured.

The CELTA course covers the principles of ​effective language teaching. You get hands-on, ​supervised teaching practice and observation ​of experienced teachers.

You’ll apply your learning by delivering ​communicative teaching with English language ​learners and by reflecting on your teaching ​skills and those of others.

You’ll build the confidence and skills needed for ​a successful career in language teaching, ​whether you are new to teaching or a seasoned ​professional.

• at least 120 hours of contact between candidates and course tutors;
• a maximum ratio of candidates to tutors of one tutor for every six candidates; at least two ​tutors on each course;
  
• tutorial support and consultation;
  
• supervised lesson planning;
  
• 6 hours’ assessed teaching practice per candidate, supervised by a course tutor;
  
• supervised feedback on your teaching practice;
  
• peer observation of teaching practice (i.e. watching and reflecting on the other candidates’ ​lessons);
  
• 6 hours’ directed observation of lessons taught by experienced ELT professionals;
  
• outstanding facilities, training environment, and support.
  

You should also allow for 80 additional learning hours for pre-course preparation, reading, ​research, assignment writing, lesson preparation and record keeping.

Course Topics

The CELTA course covers a range of topics:

• learners and teachers; the teaching and ​learning context
  
• language analysis and awareness
  
• language skills: reading, listening, speaking and ​writing
  
• planning and resources for different teaching ​contexts
  
• developing teaching skills and professionalism
  

Download a summary of course topics.

CELTA Syllabus

The syllabus consists of five units of learning that deal with specific topic ​areas in the teaching of ESL :

• Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
  
• Language analysis and awareness
  
• Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
  
• Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
  
• Developing teaching skills and professionalism
  

Download the CELTA syllabus.

There are three pass grades for the CELTA:

• Pass A
  
• Pass B
  
• Pass
  
• Fail
  
• The assessment of CELTA is ​continuous and integrated. There is no ​final exam.
  

Candidates are assessed primarily in the areas of:

• Assessed teaching practice. You will teach for a total of 6 hours, working with adult classes at a ​minimum of two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance.
  
• Written assignments. Typically, you will complete four written assignments (each 750–1,000 ​words).These focus on:
  

• analyzing and responding to adult learner needs

• analyzing language for teaching purposes

• teaching language skills

• reflecting on classroom teaching

Your teaching practice and written assignments are assessed by your trainers during the course. Your

trainers will discuss your progress with you, including in at least two one-to-one tutorials, so you should ​have a good idea of your strengths and areas to focus on.

The CELTA course also takes into consideration various aspects of professionalism and professional ​development.

These include:

• Professional attitude to learning, feedback and teaching practice
• Attendance (100% attendance is to be expected)
• Punctuality and organization
  

Face-to-Face Format

All ALC Rabat CELTA courses are face-to-​face, and 100% in-person attendance is ​expected.

There are two formats:

• Full-time
  
• Part-time
  

Full-time

The traditional full-time face-to-face CELTA is usually 4 weeks long (typically Monday-Friday) and normally

requires you to attend classes during the daytime (e.g. 9am-5pm). Additional coursework is required outside ​of the classroom time. This format is ideal for candidates who are able to immerse themselves fully in the ​course and who do not have conflicting obligations, such as a job.

Part-time

The part-time face-to-face CELTA varies in duration, but is usually about 10 weeks long. This course is ideal ​for people who want to study at a slower pace and to continue with some other commitments (e.g. work, ​family, friends). Additional coursework is required outside of the classroom time.

Course Calendar

April 14 to June 28: Current course

September 9 to October 11, 2024: Full-time course

January 5 to March 14, 2025: Part-time course

April 16 to June 29, 2025: Part-time course

All sessions are held at the American Language Center Rabat, 4 rue Tanger, Hassan, Rabat.

Attendance is expected at all sessions.

To be accepted for the CELTA course, ​applicants ideally should:

• Have a standard of education equivalent ​to that required for entry into university.
  
• Be aged 18 or over.
  
• Have a standard of English which will ​enable you to teach at a range of levels. If ​you are not a native speaker you should ​have a command of the language at a ​strong C1 level (CAE, IELTS band 7.5 or ​equivalent). Please note that your English ​level will be assessed through the ​application process.
  

At the end of your course you will be given a ​candidate report form, which will give your ​provisional grade. Cambridge English will ​issue your certificate when grades have been ​confirmed.

Certificates are usually dispatched up to eight ​weeks after the completion of the course.

The certificate will state your name, grade, the ​center number where you took the course ​and the date of the award.

Enrollment Process and Conditions

1. Send us an email to request an application: rabat.celta@acamorocco.org
   
2. Interview: If your application is accepted, you will be interviewed live online or face-to-face.
   
3. Acceptance: After you have successfully completed the interview stage of the application ​process with the course tutor, you will be offered a place on the CELTA.
   
4. Payment: Before paying your course fees, be sure to read the terms and conditions (including ​any cancellation or refund policies) that will be sent to you. If you have not received these at ​this stage, please be sure to contact us.
   

Additional Information

How to prepare for the CELTA.

Five Ways a CELTA Qualification will further your career.

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