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The Torbay CELTA training center enjoys a great location only a 10 minute stroll from the beach. Other popular attractions nearby include a waterpark, cinema, go-karting, and a range of nightclubs, bars and restaurants. In the immediate area you will also find some of the most beautiful towns and villages in the UK, including the fishing port of Brixham, the popular resort of Torquay and the quaint town of Totnes.

Torbay is particularly popular with nature lovers as it offers miles of stunning coastline and the rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park which is just a short drive away. Urban fans will also be happy as the lively cities of Exeter and Plymouth are also close by. Another popular place to visit is the historic town of Bath which is surely one of the most unique destinations in the region.

As a popular vacation spot, Torbay enjoys excellent transport links to elsewhere in the UK, including cities such as Bristol and London, as well as the north of England.

The School

The language learning and teacher training center in Torbay is a modern facility that offers great features, such as free Wi-Fi, on site café, computer access, bookshop, library, garden, lounge area and a self-study area. Wheelchair access is also available if required.

The Cambridge CELTA course is known as one of the most prestigious and widely recognised teacher training courses in the world and we have been successfully delivering it for over 20 years in Torbay.

We believe that our Torbay school is the best place to take a CELTA course for the following reasons:

• Exceptionally high pass rate
• Highly experienced and qualified team of trainers
• Choice of 4 or 5 week intensive training courses
• Optional language awareness course prior to every course
• Opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience at our school after the course for successful candidates
• Opportunity to further develop your qualifications after 1 year of teaching experience via our DELTA course

Accommodation

You will be able to choose from a range of comfortable accommodation options during your course, from as little as £80 per week. We offer our own student residence and a homestay option close to the center. You will also be able to choose from a wide range of guesthouses, hotels and self-catering accommodation. Once you have booked your course we will be happy to provide further information to ensure you make the right choice for you. We are also happy to arrange packages that include accommodation, transfers and meals etc.

Course dates

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Please check out our other course locations if you wish to attend a course before this one becomes available...

Course fees

The total price is divided into: deposit and balance.

The deposit may be paid via a) credit card b) Paypal c) wire transfer d) Western Union.

The balance of the course fee must be paid by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the training center on the first day of the course.

Accomodation Fees

The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.

If you choose to use our accommodation, it should be paid directly to the school, either by credit card, PayPal or bank transfer, 30 days before you start your course.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is CELTA

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  Our most popular teacher training course is the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) which is recognised all over the world. Thousands of people internationally choose CELTA each year to open up a whole world of exciting English language teaching opportunities. It can provide you with the skills, knowledge and hands-on practice to follow a rewarding career in teaching anywhere in the world. At the Torbay training center we will give you the support and guidance you need to help you to achieve this.
  

• Does the CELTA certificate expire

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  No, it is valid for life.
  

• Why take a CELTA course

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  As well as helping you to gain the skills and knowledge you will need as a TEFL teacher, there are other benefits; the CELTA certificate is one of the few qualifications that is recognised worldwide. It is accepted by all British Council and English UK recognised language schools in the UK and by most reputable organizations which employ English language teachers throughout the world, as well as by the voluntary sector (e.g. VSO). It is also a qualification accredited at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It is also suitable for teachers who need an internationally recognised qualification.
  

• Who can take the CELTA course

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  CELTA is designed for people with little or no previous teaching experience. It provides you with the basic skills, knowledge and techniques that you need to start teaching English, and aims to improve your confidence in the classroom.
  The CELTA course is perfect for people who are looking for a career change, who want to live and work in fascinating places around the world or who just want to teach whilst taking a gap year. CELTA can give you the training you need to adjust to a dynamic new profession.
  However if you do have experience, the course will give you new teaching methodologies and techniques. For teachers without a formal qualification, it means the opportunity to further develop your teaching skills and help you secure a better teaching position.
  

• What are the entry requirements

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  · You must be at least 18 years old
  · You should have the minimum level of education required for entry into higher education (e.g. 2 A levels in the UK)
  · If English is not your first language, you need to have a minimum language level equivalent to C2 on the Common European Framework (e.g. IELTS 8, CPE C or CAE A)
  No previous teaching experience is needed, but you must have the potential to become an effective teacher and to complete assignments and assessments successfully. When we receive your application, we will invite you for an interview, preferably face to face. This will give you an opportunity to meet us and to see the school. It also gives us a good idea whether the fairly rigorous and demanding course is for you. To help us in assessing your potential and your language awareness, we will ask you to do a pre-interview task before you arrive and two short writing tasks on the day of the interview. In certain circumstances, we may be able to offer a Skype interview.
  

• What does the CELTA course cover

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  The CELTA course covers the principles of effective teaching and provides you with a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners and hands-on teaching practice.
  The course will help you to develop:
  · knowledge of the English language – grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
  · awareness of the learners – their needs and motivation
  · practical ability in developing the skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing
  · familiarity with materials
  · classroom management and lesson planning skills
  · techniques and procedures in presentation and practice of new language
  

• How will I be assessed

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  Assessment is continuous, based on six hours of teaching practice and four written assignments. You need to pass both elements to be awarded the CELTA Certificate. There is no final exam.
  

• What does the timetable look like

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  · 50 hours of input sessions on all basic aspects of planning and teaching
  · 6 hours of teaching practice for each trainee with students of different nationalities and at two different language levels
  · Daily detailed feedback and discussion sessions with tutors where you will receive plenty of help with your planning
  · 6 hours of observation of qualified and experienced teachers
  · Individual tutorials to ensure you are getting the most from the course
  

• How long and how much is the full- time intensive CELTA course

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  Course length: 4 to 5 weeks (120 hours)
  Hours: Monday to Friday approximately 08:45 – 17:00
  Optional: Language Awareness Course - £90. This is an eight-hour course (over 4 days) which runs in the week before the 4 week CELTA course and the first week of the 5 week CELTA course.