The ARELS Certificate in Teaching One-to-One
The ARELS Certificate in Teaching One-to-One was established by ARELS, and is certificated and moderated by Trinity College. It is designed for teachers who have an initial TESL/TESOL qualification. Candidates must have an English language proficiency at a native speaker level; they should also have some experience in teaching one to one. Full-time tuition (25 hours) and a follow-up project must be completed.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
ARELS - Association of Recognised English Language Services
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
The CELTA course is designed for candidates without any previous teaching experience. Candidates must be 20 years old and have a standard of education allowing entry to higher education in their own country. CELTA courses are arranged by the individual centres and are approved by UCLES. The courses last four weeks (intensive courses), or from four months up to a year (part-time courses) and include a minimum of 114 hours.
Structure
There is no final exam; candidates are assessed on a continuous basis with regard to the following three assessment areas: teaching practice, professional development and written assignments.
Results
There are three grades: Pass, Pass 'B' and Pass 'A'.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
University of Cambridge - ESOL Examinations
Cambridge Examination in English for Language Teachers (CEELT)
The CEELT was established by UCLES. The CEELT is an assessment of the language competence (not the methodology) of non-native teachers and student teachers of English. The test is available at two levels of difficulty, upper intermediate (Level 1) and advanced (Level 2). Both levels include video-based group oral tests. The CEELT can be taken at approved examination centres in the UK and abroad.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
University of Cambridge - ESOL Examinations
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners in Language Schools (CELTYL)
CELTYL shows that you have the skills needed to teach English to children or teenagers in language schools. This international qualification gives you a solid basis in the fundamentals of teaching language and the confidence to take control of young learners in the classroom. A minimum of 100 course contact hours, six hours supervised and assessed practical teaching, and eight hours directed teaching are required.
Structure
Candidates will be assessed on a continuous basis in the following areas: teaching practice, professional development, and written assignments. There is no final exam. The certificate is available for the following three age groups: 5-10 years, 8-13 years, and 11-16 years.
Results
To be awarded the Certificate, you must pass all three components. There are three grades: Pass, Pass 'B' and Pass 'A'.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
University of Cambridge - ESOL Examinations
Certificate in Teaching English for Business (CertEd)
The CertEd was established by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It is designed for teachers who have little or no experience teaching English for Business (50 hours tuition). It serves as proof of basic practical skills required to teach in this area, including business and social communication skills. LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) qualifications are recognized internationally by universities, employers, ministries and professional bodies.
Structure
Assessed by a mixture of continuous assessment and written assignment, candidates are expected to display a range of practical knowledge and skills required to teach in this area including: business communication skills, teaching one-to-one and social English for business people.
Results
No final exam.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
LCCIEB - London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board
Trinity Certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL)
The CertTESOL is designed for teachers of English to speakers of other languages who have had little or no teaching experience. Candidates may be native or non-native speakers of English; however, a high standard of English language proficiency is required. Besides, candidates must have a good standard of general education; depending on the individual institution running the certificate course, candidates are sometimes required to have graduate-level education or the equivalent. Before a certificate can be awarded, candidates will have to complete a certificate course with at least 120 tuition hours.
Structure
Students are required to produce four or five written assignments during the course and these may include a test of grammar and/or phonology. You will also have to complete a minimum of six hours teaching practice with genuine learners of English. All the above will have to be completed to the recognised standard.
Results
All key components of the course must be passed in order to get a certificate.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
Certificate in the Teaching of English to Young Learners (CertTEYL)
The CertTEYL was established by Trinity College London and is designed for teachers of primary level children. Candidates may be native or non-native speakers of English. Before a certificate can be awarded, candidates will have to complete a certificate course with at least 140 hours tuition.
Structure
Candidates are assessed on an ongoing basis in terms of teaching practice, professional development and written assignments. There is no final exam. The certificate is available for teaching three separate age groups i.e. 5-10 years, 8-13 years and 11-16 years.
Results
CELTYL courses are available at recognized centres and successful students are awarded either a 'pass', 'pass grade B' or 'pass grade A'. Candidates who pass the CELTYL course receive an endorsement of their CELTA award. Candidates will need to contact the individual centres for course dates.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
Specialist Certificate in Teaching English for Industry and Commerce (CertTEFIC)
The CertTEFIC was established by Trinity College London and is designed for those foreign English teachers who already possess the TESOL or equivalent. A minimum of six months teaching experience is required. The certificate serves as an additional qualification for those teaching Business English and focuses on English business vocabulary and issues pertaining to business, industry and commerce.
Structure
The tuition involves 50 contact hours and a post-course project.
Results
All key components of the course must be passed in order to get a certificate.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching (ICELT)
ICELT is ideal if you already teach English in a specific context. This qualification can help you to deepen your knowledge and develop your ability to reflect on and improve your teaching. Your level of English should be at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages but ICELT is also suitable for native speakers of English. ICELT is a new qualification, developed to replace the Certificate for Overseas Teachers of English (COTE).
Structure
ICELT is divided into two modules. You can take module one as a stand-alone module or progress to module two to achieve the full ICELT qualification.
- Module One: Language for teachers (assessment component 1); you will complete four to six tasks designed to improve your use of English for teaching purposes. The number of tasks depends on whether you are taking module one only or in combination with module two.
- Module Two: Teaching (assessment component 2) and methodology (Assessment component 3); You will complete four classroom-related written assignments.
Results
You will be awarded an overall grade of pass, merit or distinction as well as component grades of pass, merit or distinction.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
University of Cambridge - ESOL Examinations
Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA)
DELTA replaces the Cambridge DTEFLA (Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults) and DOTE (Diploma for Overseas Teachers of English). DELTA is designed for both native and non-native speakers of English, to provide specialized training for teachers of English with at least two years of full-time teaching experience of ELT to adults (1,200 hours). Candidates must be at least 21 years old and must have a standard of education allowing entry to higher education in their own country; usually candidates have had further training in ELT. Courses are arranged by the individual centers and are approved by UCLES. The courses have a duration of two to three months (full-time courses), or of eight to nine months (part-time courses), and include a minimum of 140 hours.
Structure
The candidates' assessment is comprised of two components: course work (seven teaching and written assignments), extended assignment (case study) and an examination
Results
To be awarded the Diploma, you must pass all three components. There are two grades - pass and distinction.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
University of Cambridge - ESOL Examinations
Foundation Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE)
The FTBE was established by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is designed as a supplementary qualification for qualified teachers of general English, providing them with an introduction to Teaching Business English (TBE). For candidates, some experience of general English teaching to adults is useful, but not required. Candidates should be either native speakers with a language teaching or a basic English as a Foreign Language (EFL) qualification; or non-native speakers teaching English with a first degree plus a formal English teaching qualification.
Structure
The exam covers the following areas: professional skills, methodology and materials, and basic business concepts and practices.
Results
The following pass grades are available: 'pass' (50%), 'credit' (60%), and 'distinction' (75%).
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
LCCIEB - London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board
Trinity Licentiate Diploma for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (LTCL TESOL)
The LTCL Diploma is for those with a first degree or equivalent and at least two years of full-time ESOL teaching experience, plus an aptitude for academic study. This examination requires a high level of competence in spoken and written English as appropriate for a teacher of the language. The LTCL Diploma is accredited at Level 5 by the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) in the UK National Qualifications Framework. Employers worldwide, including the British Council, accept the LTCL Diploma as a full TESOL qualification.
Structure
The exam consist of the following parts:
- Part 1; written paper
- Part 2; coursework portfolio
- Part 3; interview
- Part 4; classroom teaching
Results
To be awarded the Diploma, you must pass all four components.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
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