Earning a CELTA certificate in Cape Town opens to you an endless door of exciting job opportunities within the South African TEFL market and overseas (Asia and Europe). The course is designed to suit both beginners seeking to build a foundation in the teaching career or experienced teachers in need of a formal TEFL qualification.
TEFL Course Highlights:
- 120 hours of intensive training on the most current ESL teaching methodologies, language awareness, and classroom techniques.
- 6 hours of assessed teaching practice with real students, plus 6 hours of observing experienced teachers teach.
- Detailed oral and written feedback of your teaching practice.
- 120 hours of self-study at home preparing lessons and assignments.
- Job support, guidance and tips for international job prospects.
FACT: Cambridge CELTA is undoubtedly the most sought after initial teacher training qualification by ESL employers in South Africa and abroad. The nature of the course is such that, by the end of your TEFL training, you will be able to efficiently handle any ESL class anywhere in the world.
Course Options:
We offer CELTA in two accessible formats to suit your needs: Face-to-face in scenic Cape Town or Online from the comfort of your home.
1. CELTA Face-to-face
Experience hands-on learning in beautiful Cape Town. Our CELTA face-to-face course combines practical teaching with expert guidance, fostering real classroom confidence.
- Duration: A highly intensive 4-week course, running Monday to Friday, 08:30 to approximately 15:30 (times may vary).
- Orientation Session: Optional but recommended, held on the Friday afternoon before the course begins.
- Campus Familiarization: Opportunity to acquaint oneself with the campus, fellow trainees, and technology like smart boards.
- IT Support: Assistance provided to connect laptops to printers and introduction to the online learning platform.
- Comprehensive Approach: The course integrates practical and theoretical learning, with extensive, closely supervised teaching practice and both written and oral feedback.
- Commitment Required: Preparation and assignments require 180 additional learning hours outside course hours; therefore, holding any other major commitments is not advisable during the course.
2. CELTA Online
Flexibility meets quality with our CELTA online course. Engage with experienced instructors remotely, and embrace a convenient, interactive approach to TEFL certification from anywhere in the world.
- Duration and Structure: A rigorous 6-week course with Teaching Practice and Input Sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30 to 16:30 local time. Wednesdays are set aside for independent work.
- Technology Training: The first week includes training on various technology platforms to ensure applicants are confident and ready to teach with technology starting from week two.
- Workload: In addition to scheduled sessions, applicants should expect 80 additional hours of coursework for lesson planning and assignments. It's not advisable to have other commitments that might need your time, during the course duration.
- Teaching Approach: The course provides both practical and theoretical instruction, extensive supervised teaching practice, and feedback. The virtual classroom includes features like breakout rooms for student-centered, communicative lessons.
Dates & Prices
| # | Start Date ↑ | End Date | Format ↑ | Duration ↑ | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06-Nov-2023 ( Mon) | 02-Dec-2023 | Face-to-face - Completed | 4-week | ZAR 19780 |
| 2 | 15-Jan-2024 ( Mon) | 10-Feb-2024 | Face-to-face - Completed | 4-week | ZAR 21155 |
| 3 | 26-Feb-2024 ( Mon) | 23-Mar-2024 | Face-to-face - Completed | 4-week | ZAR 21155 |
| 4 | 22-Apr-2024 ( Mon) | 31-May-2024 | Online - Completed | 6-week | ZAR 17950 |
| 5 | 19-Aug-2024 ( Mon) | 14-Sep-2024 | Face-to-face - Completed | 4-week | ZAR 21155 |
| 6 | 30-Sep-2024 ( Mon) | 08-Nov-2024 | Online - Completed | 6-week | ZAR 17950 |
| 7 | 11-Nov-2024 ( Mon) | 07-Dec-2024 | Face-to-face - Completed | 4-week | ZAR 21155 |
- Face-to-face: Teaching Practice and Input Sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30 to 16:30 local time (*).
- Online: Teaching Practice and Input Sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30 to 16:30 local time (*).
- (*) Timings may vary depending upon the timetable scheduled for that day by our course director.
Requirement, Eligibility
- Be 18 years old or over by the start of the course.
- Have a standard of education that is required to teach primary or higher education.
- Have sound awareness of language, and a competence in both written and spoken English.
- Non-native speakers require an English Proficiency level of overall IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 110
- A pre-course interview will assess your potential to develop the skills required to pass the course
Course Syllabus
The course content consists of the below topic areas:
- 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
- Teaching practice in a classroom environment
- Classroom observation of experienced teachers
CELTA Study Center in Cape Town
Our TEFL training center offers an all-round travel plus study experience with easy access for trainees to discover the city. The use of technology is integrated for learning within the classroom as a facilitation tool. The aim of adopting the system is to ensure that teachers are well prepared to utilize 21st-century skills when they proceed into their classrooms. The primary strength of our center is its combination of excellent facilities with experienced staff within a highly convenient location.
Our Tutors at Cape Town
Our tutors are carefully handpicked from all over the world to comprise the most experienced and professional individuals. All our trainers are CELTA certified who are highly knowledgeable, competent, and enthusiastic about trainees’ learning.
All our CELTA tutors have gone through extensive training and have been approved by the Cambridge English Language Assessment to run CELTA courses. Our team of experienced tutors are committed to making your CELTA study an enjoyable experience with a smooth progression into your English teaching career.
CELTA qualified teachers from South Arica are highly regarded in the global ESL industry with demand in countries like China, Taiwan, South Korea, Spain, UAE and Japan.
Job Placement Assistance and Guidance
There is a focus on general employment advice and other career development information to improve trainees’ chances of getting a job immediately after the course. The CELTA course schedule at both centers includes enlightening sessions on networking and CV writing guides. Experienced professionals will also put you through tips on finding work both through the centers and within the global TEFL industry.
The center has international connections with an extensive recruitment section that all trainees have access to, where you can apply for teaching opportunities. Towards the end of the course, there are sessions where tutors relate their experiences for trainees to learn from and help them navigate the ESL job industry with ease.
Things to do while taking CELTA in Cape Town
Although the Table Mountain is the most prominent landmark in Cape Town, the beauty of the Mother City transcends beyond just the mountains. The entire landscape of pristine white beaches, breathtaking vineyards, and lovely green parks will cause you to marvel. This is by no means an excuse to miss climbing to the top of the mountain to get the most astonishing view of the city or abseiling down with a rope for an adrenaline-filled experience.
Once you are done mesmerizing in the stunning view at the top of the Table Mountain, you can head off to the Boulders Beach on False Bay. The beauty of the beach is in the numerous boulders scattered atop the shoreline. The Kirstenbosch National Botanical garden is another place you should see. The city’s floral territory will make you fall in love with flowers with over 7, 000 indigenous species. If you love hiking, then take a trip to Lion’s Head or sandboard on the Atlantis Dunes, whatever your choice.
Cape Town is also a food haven offering some of the tastiest foods and wines in the world. Try fish and chops, game meat, and the amazingly delicious gatsby. Cape Town wine is so good; you can refer to the city as the World’s Wine Capital. While you take your CELTA, visit the Constantia Valley well-known for its wineries, oak-lined streets, and old-style mansions.