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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: