International Teacher Development Centre

3 G. Gennadiou Street, 106 78 Athens, Greece – http://www.celt.edu.gr/ info@celt.edu.gr

 Established in 1993
(Founded in 1989 as CELT)

Authorised Cambridge Awards Centre

for CELTA & Delta Courses

Website: http://www.celt.edu.gr/ E-mail: info@celt.edu.gr

List of Contents page

Who we are 3
CELT Athens Tutors 4
The Cambridge CELTA 6
CELTA face-to-face-course 7
The Online CELTA 8
Cambridge Delta 10
Delta intensive 8-week course in Athens 11
The Online/Blended Delta 12
Delta Module 1 courses 14
Delta Module 3 Extending Practice and ELT Specialisms 16
Delta Module 3 ELT Management Course 17
English for Teachers 18
Teaching English to Young Learners 19
Train the Trainer 20
Testimonials 22
Dates & Tuition at a Glance! 25

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 CELT Athens is…
… a dynamic organisation continuing a long tradition of providing top quality programmes in teacher
development and a wide range of services to the ELT community in Greece:

• Foreign Language Teachers

• Foreign Language School Owners
• Primary/Secondary School teachers
• Directors of Studies
• Professional Associations

CELT Athens was founded in 1993 and is an established Teacher Education in Greece widely known for
its role and contribution to the improvement of Foreign Language Education in this country. To date, it
has trained more than 2,500 Foreign Language teachers, directors of studies and administrators and has
worked with the private as well as the state school sector.

CELT trainees come from many countries (the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, South
Africa and more) as well as from Greece. They come to CELT to start or refresh their teaching career
and many currently hold posts in Greece or Overseas. CELT Athens is primarily a TEFL training centre
dedicated to teacher development and to the pursuit of excellence in foreign language education both in
the private as well as the public sector and is committed to an equal opportunities policy.

CELT is an Authorised Teaching Awards Centre and has approval to run the following Cambridge
Teaching Awards: the Cambridge CELTA and the Cambridge Delta Diploma courses for Teachers of
English of adults as well as to administer their examinations.

Since 2016, CELT has been operating in new premises, still very central, but much more modern and
spacious!

Authorised Teaching Awards Centre for CELTA & Delta

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 CELT Athens Tutors

Marisa Constantinides - Centre Director & Owner - CELTA & Delta Tutor
Marisa, a teacher, teacher educator and ELT author, is the Director of CELT
Athens responsible for the design and implementation of all courses offered.
She has designed and run numerous seminars and workshops in Greece and
other countries for schools and teacher associations. Her
main ELT qualifications are a Diploma in TEFLA and an
M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Reading University. She
is a frequent conference presenter and keynote speaker
at IATEFL International, TESOL France, Brazil TESOL,
TESOL Greece as well as on numerous online
Conferences and Events. Community work has included
serving on three TESOL Greece boards in the past and,
from June 2015 to January 2018, as a member of the
Committee of the IATEFL Learning Technologies SIG
(Special Interest Group).
Nominations & Awards: Marisa is one of the founding
moderators of #ELTchat, a weekly discussion of ELT teachers on Twitter which
was nominated & shortlisted in the 2012 ELTon Awards for Innovation in Teacher Resources.
Publications include materials for young learners and for using literature in ELT; Marisa has also published
articles in a variety of print and online journals and she maintains the following blogs and websites and
chapters in a number of publications such as the latest Creativity in the English Language Classroom : She
maintains the following blogs:

• TEFL Matters (personal blog)

• The Cambridge CELTA Blog
• The Cambridge Delta Blog

She is @Marisa_C on Twitter and you can connect with her on Facebook & LinkedIn

George Vassilakis - Head of Teacher Education - CELTA & Delta Tutor

Since the beginning of April 2016, George Vassilakis has been working full time for CELT Athens as Head of Teacher
Education.
George’s first degree is in Philosophy, but after completing a
course of advanced studies in ELT, as well as courses on
teaching grammar and teaching business English, he obtained
the RSA Cambridge DOTE in 1989 (also a predecessor to the
DELTA) which he completed with a Distinction in Language and
Methodology. He later also completed an MA in TEFL at Reading
University. .
George has worked as a trainer at CELT, Academic Director
and Cambridge Exams Manager for the Eurognosi language
school chain for three years and from 2008 to 2015, George
was Academic Director at Peoplecert.

Publications: George has written materials for Heinemann and Macmillan ELT, where
he published Action English 1-3, a beginner to intermediate course for young learners,
Lift-off, an upper intermediate course for young adults, and, more recently, with Rose
Aravanis, Code Blue, an intermediate course for teenagers and adults.

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Alexander Makarios - CELTA Tutor
Alexander has been a teacher since 2004 during which time he has taught a variety of age groups, from young
learners to adults. He obtained his Cambridge CELTA Certificate in 2006 and his
Cambridge Delta Diploma in 2009. He completed both this training course for his
Delta at CELT Athens very successfully and was subsequently given a teaching post
on our general and Business English courses.

Alexander is currently working towards his M.A. in Applied Linguistics at the University
of Reading. Since 2010, Alexander has been working as a Course Tutor on all
our Cambridge CELTA courses and is also an item writer for the City & Guilds Exams.
He is one of the blog authors of Cambridge CELTA Blog.

Alexander is currently training up to be approved as a Delta tutor as well. He

is @AlexandreMak on Twitter

Alexandra Koukoumialou - CELTA tutor

Alexandra has been a teacher of English for more than 15 years with a BA in Economis
and a Cambridge Diploma for Overseas Teachers obtained in 1993. More
recently, Alexandra also recently completed her Avalon Certification Course for Teaching
Languages in Second Life. She is currently working as a CELTA tutor and is also a teacher
on our General, Business English and Modern Greek courses.

She is one of the blog authors of Cambridge CELTA Blog as well as the blog on this site.
She is @AlexandraKouk on Twitter

Angelos Bollas – Online CELTA tutor

Angelos is a Tutor on the CELT Athens CELTA courses – he obtained his CELTA in
2014 and subsequently completed his Cambridge Delta with us and continued with
his MA in English Language Teaching. Currently, he is completing his PhD. He has
experience of teaching in Greece, general and exam classes and in the UK teaching
in EAP classes. He co-moderates #ELTchat on Twitter every Wednesday and is
currently serving as a member of the Conference Committee for IATEFL
International.
He is @Angelos_Bollas on Twitter and his blog is Narratives of a TEFLer

Peter Levrai – Delta ELT Management Online tutor

Peter Levrai is from the UK but has lived, taught, trained and been a manager in a
variety of countries, including China, Macau and Finland. He has an MA in English
Language Teaching & Materials Development and an International Diploma in
Language Teaching Management. Currently, Peter is working in his PhD in
Language Acquisition in Multilingual Settings.

In 2017, Peter Levrai won an ELTons Award (with Averil Bolster) for Innovation in
Learner Resources (Deveop EAP – a Sustainable Academic English Skills Course)

You can contact him on LinkedIn and Twitter as @LevraiPeter

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 The Cambridge CELTA course:
Look for any job abroad and you are bound to come across the Cambridge CELTA listed as one of the basic
requirements. There are so many very good reasons for this!

The CELTA Certificate is recognised by employers

worldwide because they know that

• you have been taught how to teach using a coursebook

• you know how to design your own materials
• you have had practice with live classes
• you followed the course at a recognised centre by
Cambridge
• your tutors were Cambridge trained and approved
tutors with appropriate background and experience
• your course was inspected and moderated by
Cambridge appointed assessors.

How many online cheap TEFL courses do you know that

can offer so many guarantees? None! And that is why
employers trust this qualification and look to employ CELTA
holders.

CELTA face-to-face courses in Athens

The face to face CELTA is offered as either a part-time course over 12-16 weeks or as an intensive full
time course over 4 weeks. Face to face courses are suitable for people who live in or near Athens or for
people who are able to come and spend at least four weeks in Athens. If you can’t come to Athens for
more than two weeks, then you may want to consider the online CELTA instead.

Part time courses are offered at least twice during the academic year starting in October and
January with sessions on

• three mornings per week (half-day sessions till 14.00) or

• once a week on Saturdays (all-day sessions). If you are currently in full time employment and
live in or near Athens, the part-time CELTA, which allows you to complete the course at a more
relaxed pace, may well be the best choice for you.

Full time courses are offered several times a year and last for four weeks (in February, May, June,
July, August, September, November). These are intensive courses which
require full commitment, as attendance is from 10:00 to 18:30 every day. This ● May
option is ideal for teachers who are prepared to work intensively for four weeks ● June
and complete all the CELTA assessment requirements within this period. ● July
● August
● September
Full time courses are offered all year round. Part time courses ● November
are usually offered in the fall & winter terms. For further
information, please check www.celt.edu.gr or send an email to
info@celt.edu.gr
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 The Online CELTA

• Are you a working professional who cannot take four weeks off work to follow a face-to-face CELTA
course?
• Can you take at least two weeks off to do your CELTA teaching practice?
• Are you comfortable working with online resources?
• Do you learn better when studying at your own pace?

If you answered yes to all or most of the questions above, then the online CELTA course may be the
best choice for you.

The CELTA Online is flexible and accessible: you can access the online materials at any time, giving
you the flexibility to plan your CELTA work around your other professional and personal commitments.

Characteristics of the online

CELTA course
The Cambridge CELTA Course Online is a
blended learning course, combining online
self-study with hands-on teaching practice.
As with the face-to-face course, the
Cambridge CELTA Course Online has two
components:

• Input, which is delivered online

with tutor support and
• Teaching Practice, for which you Fall &
Winter
need to travel to CELT Athens.
start dates

Online!
• The course portal is opened by Cambridge on the official day on which the course starts
• You will be sent full details on where and how to log into the website once you have been offered a
place and been registered with Cambridge ESOL.
• During the online component of the course you will be assigned an online course tutor who will
facilitate your group work and provide feedback on assignments and progress. You will also work
collaboratively in the forum(s) and in the ‘live room’ to complete tasks with tutor support, evaluation,
and comment.
• The online component of the course is not just studying resources: Our online platform will provide
you with a flexible and engaging learning experience. Online tasks are practical and interactive.
• You will cover the same topics as those following the face-to-face course.
• Other than the online tasks, you will also complete and submit four assessed written assignments.

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Teaching Practice: two weeks in Athens
*You will have to be at CELT Athens on a daily basis during this 2-week period
• The Cambridge CELTA Course Online uses exactly the same model of face-to-face supervised lesson
planning, teaching practice, evaluation and feedback.
• Each trainee completes six hours’ assessed teaching practice. This involves teaching on eight
occasions and observing the teaching of other trainees in the teaching practice group. You teach learners
at a minimum of two different levels, one of which will be lower than intermediate and the other
intermediate level or higher.
• As well as gaining hands-on experience teaching real learners, you will observe experienced teachers
teaching classes of adult learners and watch peers teach their classes and participate in giving feedback.

Benefits – the Online CELTA…

• provides you with a CELTA Certificate which is the same as for the face-to-face course (the
certificate does not in any way indicate that it was obtained online)
• covers the same content and knowledge as a contact/ face-to-face course
• is well supported by CELT Athens tutors during the online component as well as during the two
weeks in Athens
• is assessed by a Cambridge appointed assessor in Athens. The assessor observes face-to-face
teaching practice and has access to online materials and trainee assignments.

For further information, please check www.celt.edu.gr or send an email to info@celt.edu.gr

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 The Cambridge Delta course:
The Cambridge Delta Diploma is a professional qualification at post-graduate level (a Level 7 Qualification
according to the British Curriculum Authority) and is one of the most sought after and well respected qualifications
internationally. It is recognised by all British Universities and is fast becoming a prerequisite for some of the most
interesting jobs in our field all over the world.

The course is ideal for experienced and qualified teachers wishing to enhance their career opportunities as Senior
Teachers, ESP Instructors, Level Coordinators or Directors of Studies. The Diploma provides an excellent bridge
for those who wish to pursue further academic qualifications related to TEFL at Masters level.

The Cambridge DELTA Diploma is widely

recognised and valued by the profession and it is
the first step to a career in TEFL which may have
the classroom as its main focus but which may also
take the holder into a number of other interesting
directions, such as: Fall & Winter
Start Dates
• materials writing
• academic management
• teacher training
• editing EFL materials
• promoting EFL materials
• and much more…

We offer two types of integrated courses (i.e., you

do all three modules in one course) intensive and
part-time online, but we also offer the three Modules
separately.

Who is the Delta for?

The Cambridge Delta is an advanced course for practising experienced teachers of English who wish to broaden
their knowledge and understanding of English language teaching, refresh their skills and techniques, and/or
specialise in a wide range of ELT-related fields ranging from Teaching Young Learners to ELT Management.

It’s the qualification most Director of Studies are required to have in many countries around the word as it provides
evidence of ability to design materials and courses, supervise programmes and develop as an administrator or
teacher supervisor. It is a must for people who wish to develop their career as teacher trainers.

The Delta is a level 7 qualification according to Offqual (postgraduate in level) and is recognised as such by most
British Universities. Delta holders are offered exemptions from their Masters Level programmes. *

What is the content of the Delta?

There are 3 modules which can be taken together or separately over a period of time:

Our intensive course is an integrated one which prepares trainees for all three modules – please read the information
on the following pages to decide whether you would prefer to follow an intensive face-to-face course in Athens, over
8 -9 weeks or a part time online/blended course.

During the course, participants are expected to write assignments, observe experienced teachers and teach classes
for their assessment. They are also expected to choose an area of specialism and to write a longer course planning
assignment.

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How to be accepted
Preference is given to teachers with recent and varied classroom teaching experience, related degrees and an
initial training qualification such as the Cambridge CELTA or equivalent certificate with teaching practice.

Teachers are selected on the basis of a written examination, recent lesson plan and an interview with the
course tutor. The Intensive Course in Athens is a full-time course completed over 8 weeks and offered in the
summer, fall and winter.

Cambridge Assessment Dates for Modules 1, 2 & 3

There are two exam sessions/periods for Modules 1 & 3, June & December – hence candidates attending
summer courses will need to sit Module 1 exams in December or the following June at a centre near them.
There are three exam sessions for Module 2, in June, October & December

* A list of the universities offering exemptions and credits can be requested from CELT Athens.
Check tuition fees and dates here https://celtathens.com/183-2/

Input online and teaching in Athens

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 The Delta Intensive course:
Modules 1, 2, 3 face-to-face in Athens

Fall & Summer

Start Dates
Workload during the 8-week course
During your 8-week course, you will be

• attending seminars and workshops covering all three modules in an integrated fashion.
• working on your Module 2 assignments and lesson preparation
• teaching assessed and unassessed lessons
• studying for your Module 1 written exam. Spring and fall candidates can site for their Module 1
exam at CELT Athens paying only their Cambridge assessment. Summer candidates will be directed
to places which can administer the exam for them near their location (but some extra administrative
costs may be charged by individual centres)

Module 3 assignment writing is usually done after the end of the 8-week course. During this stage, you
will be assigned a supervising tutor who will support, review drafts and invite you to a number of online
tutorials to support your writing.

The intensive course needs good preparation and some prior studying. Once accepted, you will be
guided and given a number of readings to cover before your course start.

For further information, please check www.celt.edu.gr or send an email to info@celt.edu.gr

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 The Delta Online /Blended course:
Part time Integrated course Modules 1, 2, 3

Who is the online Delta for?

The Delta online course was designed to accommodate working teachers from all over the world, candidates
who are unable to leave their jobs for the eight weeks required for an intensive course, or who may have
difficulties travelling to Athens for face-to-face sessions.

How is it delivered?
As opposed to a number of other online courses offered around the world, our online course provision is offered
via webinars in a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) in which candidates attend live synchronous sessions
with their course tutors and fellow course participants.

Requirements for online attendance

Sessions for this online course will be held in Adobe Connect Pro, a virtual classroom space which allows
trainees to interact with text chat, voice chat and video, and collaborate in groups just as if they were in the
same room. To participate in the webinars, you will need a fast connection, a headset and a webcam.

Candidate Support & Extra Resources

Our candidates are also supported through a dedicated webpage by way of asynchronous LMS (Learning
Management System). This includes organised pages and links, articles, and resources, as well as sample
assignments by previous candidates, videotaped seminars and sample lessons for preparation and revision.

Platforms used
Our online course provision is offered via webinars in a VLE (Virtual Learning
Environment) in which candidates attend live synchronous sessions with their course
tutors and fellow course participants.

The tutor and participants use webcams and microphones as well as text chat and the
VLE is equipped with whiteboards, ability to see handouts, PowerPoint presentations, videos, shared
screens and send and receive audio and video.

Our candidates are also supported through

• a course dedicated resources website

• a course dedicated communication
platform

Starts in
October or
January

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Course Organisation
Online in 24 weeks
The online course is a part-time one and covers input for Modules 1 & 2 as well as introductory sessions
for many of the Module 3 options within attendance dates but candidates may choose to take each
Module separately. Input is via webinars in our high tech online classroom. Four 90-minute sessions
are taught every week over two days. Times vary from course to course depending on participants’ time
zones.

During the online input section of the course, all candidates are expected to write their background
assignments and fulfil their course obligations – attendance, studying, writing, participation and
discussions.

Athens 4-week stay

In or near Athens candidates can proceed with their teaching practice obligations during the online
part of the course or after its completion – depending on their workload.

Out-of-Athens /overseas candidates will fulfil the obligations below during their 4-week stay in
Athens.
1. teach their diagnostic lesson and get feedback so they can write their Professional Development
assignment
2. complete their 10 hours of directed observation with our classes
3. finalise and submit their background essays as well as teach lessons connected to their assignments
– three of which are observed & assessed internally and one by an External Assessor
4. write their Experimental Practice Assignment and teach an Experimental lesson
5. complete all written parts of their Professional Development Assignment

Assessment
Module 1 Written Exams can be taken at CELT if you are following a course near the due dates (first
Wednesday of June and December each year) or can be taken at any Authorised CELTA/Delta centre
near you. Module 1 assessment can be taken before or after the Module 2 assessment.

Module 2 coursework which includes submitting written assignments and being assessed while teaching
by course tutors and an external assessor, can be completed over 3-4 weeks at any time of the year
candidates are able to be away from work. External assessments are carried out in late May, early
August and late November, but it is possible to schedule your external assessment at a different time for
an extra fee.

Module 3 assignments are supported and completed after the end of the completion of Module 2
assessment in Athens.

For further information, please check www.celt.edu.gr or send an email to info@celt.edu.gr

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 The Delta Module 1 Full Course – 24 weeks

Who is the course for?

The Delta Module One course is for practising teachers who wish to get an insight into and deepen
their knowledge of the English language, Second Language Acquisition, Approaches and
Methods in ELT, Materials and Resources for teaching. It leads to the Delta Module One
certificate awarded by Cambridge ESOL.

Am I eligible to apply?
Candidates ideally: Courses in
October &
• should have some teaching experience
January
• have a standard of English equivalent to C2

How will I be assessed?

Candidates sit a 3-hour examination at a Cambridge-approved centre anywhere in the world
every June and December (first Wednesday of the month).

This course runs with sessions once a week on our part time courses only
Topics Content

1. Theoretical perspectives on • Historical and current theories of first and second language acquisition
language acquisition and language• How these theories influence teaching methodologies.
teaching

2. Different teaching approaches • Teaching methodologies, both mainstream and experimental

and methodologies, including • The effectiveness of these methodologies in different learning
current developments environments.

3. Language systems and learners’ • Features of language systems (e.g. meaning, form, pronunciation and
linguistic problems use)
• Teaching methodology choices in language systems.

4. Language skills and learners’ • Features of language skills (e.g. the subskills and strategies needed by
problems learners)
• Teaching methodology choices in language skills.

5. Knowledge of resources, • The practical uses of a range of resources in a range of teaching

materials and reference sources for contexts.
language learning
6. Key assessment concepts and • How to apply key assessment principles, such as validity and reliability,
terminology to classroom-based assessment.

For dates check here https://celtathens.com/183-2/

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 The Delta Introduction to Module 1 – 4 weeks

Who is the course for?

This DELTA Module One Exam Primer course is for Module 1 Delta candidates who have been
studying on their own and just need a short exam skills training course to understand the tasks
in the written examination better and be given guidance as to the best strategies while taking the
exam.

This course does not introduce topics covered in the exam but there is some revision
through the demonstration and workshops with the exam tasks given during the course.

The meetings are usually held approximately a month before the written exam takes place in June
and December.

1 Module 1 Exam Tutorial 1

Exam Overview. Focus on Paper 1, Tasks 1 and 2 – understanding and using terms

2 Module 1 Exam Tutorial 2

Focus on Paper 1, Task 3, Task 4 – identifying language features needed for productive skills work;
Evaluating learner language

3 Module 1 Exam Tutorial 3

Focus on Paper 1, Task 5a – Language Analysis

4 Module 1 Exam Tutorial 4 Courses in

Focus on Paper 1, Task 5b – Language Analysis
May and
November or
5 Module 1 Exam Tutorial 5 on request
Focus on Paper 2, Task 1 – Testing

6 Module 1 Exam Tutorial 6

Focus on Paper 2, Task 2a – Analysing teaching materials

7 Module 1 Exam Tutorial 7

Focus on Paper 2, Task 2b – Analysing teaching materials and underlying assumptions

8 Module 1 Exam Tutorial 8

Focus on Paper 2, Task 3 – Methodology issues

N.B. This is a course for those who are looking just for some exam training and it is assumed that course
participants should have already been studying the course content. This mini course includes a mock
exam with feedback and individual advice and suggestions for revision or further work from the tutor. The
mock exam is done in the candidates’ own time.
Dates & tuition can be found here https://celtathens.com/183-2/
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 Delta Module 3 Extending Practice & ELT Specialisms

Option 1: Extending Practice and ELT Specialism

This option includes a very wide number of specialisms to choose from and it is generally the one to choose if
you want to build on your knowledge and specialise in a specific area of teaching.

Candidates at our centre are advised to have completed their studies in Modules 1 and 2 before they embark
on work on any of the specialisms below.

We support the following ELT specialisms listed below:

• Business English (BE)

• Teaching young learners/young adults (specified age group required with 5-year range e.g. 8–13, 14–
9) (YL)
• English for Special Purposes (ESP)
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• Teaching examination classes (EX)
• Teaching one-to-one (1to1)
• ESOL learners with literacy needs (ESOL)
• CLIL/Embedded ESOL (teaching English through subject/work-
based learning) (CLIL)
• Teaching monolingual classes (MON)
• Teaching multilingual classes (MUL)
• Teaching in an English-speaking environment (ESE)
• Teaching in a non-English-speaking environment. (NESE)
• Teaching learners online, through distance/blended learning (DL)
• Language development for teachers (LDT)

Internal candidates (those who follow our integrated 3-module course) are not charged extra for their support
for Option 1 topics on the list above.

Internal candidates pay an extra charge only if they ask to attend an additional course, if the centre happens
to be offering one at the time.

Individual
tutorial
courses

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 The Delta Module 3 ELT Management Course

Option 2: ELT Management

Who is the course for?

A course specifically addressed to DELTA candidates for Module 3 who wish to follow this Specialism and work
on an ELT Management assignment. At the end of this course, participants will be supported in writing their
assignment; successful candidates will be awarded a DELTA Module 3 Certificate.

How is it delivered?

The course is delivered via Moodle, an asynchronous LMS (Learning Management System), which means that
you will be able to log in and complete your coursework whenever you can. There is no set timetable for this
although it is expected that you will need to put in a total of of at least 50-60 hours of individual work to complete
tasks set by your course leader and to write up your Module 3 extended assignment.

During the course, your course

leader will invite you for one or two
short meetings in our online webinar
room to keep in touch and connect
with other colleagues following the
programme.

Am I eligible to apply?

If you are eligible to attend a

Cambridge DELTA Course, you
may wish to take this option as
completion of this and submission of
a Case Study will also give you a
Cambridge Module 3 Certificate
which is part of the Cambridge
DELTA Diploma.

How will I be assessed?

September
An extended assignment (Case Study) sent to Cambridge.
& February
or March
Internal candidates pay extra charge for this course. However, they are
given a very good discount on the course fees.

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 English for Teachers (Online course)

Who is the course for?

It's a course for non-native speaking teachers who want to raise their level of English in order to follow
internationally recognised programmes such as the Cambridge CELTA and/or Delta but whose language
proficiency level has been found somewhat lower than the entry level requirements.
Cambridge identifies the following levels for teachers

To see which levels are required for each Cambridge course, please download the Cambridge
competency statements here

On this course, you will

• learn how to develop and enrich your vocabulary and use of idiomatic language
• learn more about the Grammar and Syntax of English and how to research and study it in more depth
• improve your pronunciation and learn how to use phonemic script
• learn to identify different styles and registers of spoken and written English
• improve your range of oral skils with a special focus on language use for the classroom
• practise error correction with samples from real learners
• improve your writing skills for the demands of writing exercises, model paragraphs and texts of
different kinds
• improve your research skills for teaching – researching grammar, vocabulary etc.
• improve your study skills for taking up further academic work, researching assignments, writing essays
• learn how to use online resources to keep up with your language awareness and development

The course covers both formal aspects of grammar and syntax, as well as appropriate use of language
structures, functions and vocabulary.

Course Organisation
Fall or
Winter term.
The course cycle comprises 100+ hours of contact via webinars, as well as Courses on
additional hours of self-access study. It is usually organised as a part-time demand
course during the school year.

For more details and to download an application form, click here

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 Teaching Young Learners (online course)

Who is the course for?

This is a highly suitable course for those teachers who have already completed their basic
training and wish to specialise in teaching young learners between the ages of 5-11. The course
also accepts teachers without prior training who would like to use this course as a short
introduction to the methods and techniques of Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

What you will learn on this course:

The programme covers all the basic areas of methodology with a sharp focus on the young learner.
Teachers will learn a variety of techniques for the following areas:

• How to introduce and practise new vocabulary

• How to teach young learners patterns of language
• How to use stories, dialogues and games to improve their
language skills
• How to introduce children to reading and writing
• How to plan effective and motivating lessons
• How to develop your pupils’ oral skills
• How to use theatre & drama to animate your coursebook
• How to use class readers and big books
• How to organise arts and crafts work and projects for
display
• How to manage young classes and maintain good
discipline
• How to use audio visual aids effectively in your teaching
• How to integrate educational technology in your lessons
• Digital literacies and E-safety

You will also have the opportunity to observe young

classes on videos such as the one above, analyse the
lessons and learn to improve your own teaching skills.

Assessment & Certification

Trainees are assessed through a Practical Teaching Assignment. This involves writing a lesson plan for a
young class or a theme-based materials design project.

Trainees who attend the course fully and complete their assignment receive a
January Certificate of Attainment.
March
September N.B. This course can also be attended by Delta candidates interested
in writing an assignment on this specialism. For these candidates,
extra sessions are organised to support their syllabus writing.

For dates and tuition fees please check here https://celtathens.com/183-2/

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Learners (on
Train the Trainer Course

Become a teacher trainer and pass on your expertise

• Are you an experienced teacher of English?
• Have you already followed at least a CELTA
• Have you obtained a Delta or done some post graduate work?
• Do you have excellent classroom teaching skills?
• Is your level of English at a sufficiently high level?

Every teacher has the potential to train other teachers – but training teaching requires
specialist knowledge and skills

Train the Trainer is a course for experienced teachers.

Participants develop the knowledge and skills they need to train English language teachers working in
primary and secondary schools. They learn how to run training sessions, observe teaching and give
feedback.

Teachers who successfully complete the Train the Trainer course are qualified to train teachers on a
variety of courses including the Cambridge offering of the CELT-P ( for primary school teachers of
English) and CELT-S (for secondary school teachers of English).

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 With Train the Trainer, teachers show that they:
• have developed skills for designing and delivering teacher training sessions and courses
• have deepened their understanding of key issues in planning and delivering training courses
• have developed an understanding of good practice in observing and giving feedback to course
participants
• have identified strategies for their further development as a trainer.

Are you eligible to attend?

For experienced teachers who have at least a CELTA, ideally a Delta, and some years of follow-up
teaching experience as well as evidence of commitment to professional development.

Ideally, candidates should have

• at least 5 years of teaching experience (post teacher training)

• a graduate degree in English, Linguistics or related field
• a Cambridge Delta or equivalent level 7 qualification
• a level of English high enough to be able to train teachers and be a fluent and accurate language model
• strong interpersonal skills
• experience in teaching and managing groups of adult learners

FAQs June 4-8

August 13-17
September 1
1. Is there an exam at the end? – November 7
No final exam is given. The course assessment is on a continuous basis and is
handled through practical hands-on tasks during the course.
2. Who awards the Certification?
Cambridge Assessment awards the certificate upon reviewing the candidate’s work and centre
recommendation
3. Does this course allow participants to become trainers on courses other than the CELT-S and CELT-
P?
Yes, it does. The course content and input will give participants generic skills needed by teacher trainers and
help them learn to design training sessions for a variety of contexts and needs.
4. Does this course qualify participant to become a CELTA tutor?
Although this course does not qualify its participants to become CELTA trainers for which there is a lengthier
and more complex induction programme, this course can be one of the first steps towards this goal. CELTA
tutors are expected to have considerable experience as trainers, so this course is a great stepping stone to
that end.
5. Is it possible to join the course if you don’t have a CELTA or Delta?
It is possible, but only if you have a solid theoretical background in teaching methodology through your BA
and/or MA studies which must be relevant and have followed an equivalent practical teaching course of a
minimum of 120 hours which involved being observed by tutors and a lot of peer observing of tutors and
fellow trainees.If you do not have any of these qualifications, why not start a proper career path by applying to
do one of these courses.

For dates and tuition fees please check here https://celtathens.com/183-2/

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 Some Testimonials from our trainees*
The team at CELT Athens are outstanding. I was so impressed by the breadth and depth of
experience of the team and learned so much from them during my time there. They are all very
experienced trainers, and just very nice people, and they support you to be the best you can be.
The school also has a fantastic location, right in the centre of Athens and easily accessible.
Within walking distance to great restaurants, bars and more traditional sightseeing spots if
that's your thing! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend CELT Athens to anyone considering a
CELTA or DELTA.
F. Orel, DELTA Blended student, 16 Feb 2018

Great environment, very helpful tutors that supported and encouraged me all the way! I
learned a lot and would definitely recommend this centre to other candidates!
D. Fanara, DELTA Blended student, 14 Feb 2018

Doing the DELTA course was a challenging but at the same time rewarding experience. It
helped me improve my teaching practice and experiment with new teaching methods. The
tutors at CELT Athens are highly experienced people who are always willing to support and
guide their trainees. I particularly enjoyed the enlightening feedback sessions during which
my tutors and I were engaged in absolutely constructive discussions that made me clearly see
what areas I need to focus and work on so as to develop further. CELT Athens has recently
moved to new premises in the heart of Athens with spacious and fully equipped classrooms
(e.g. laptops, OHPs, Interactive Whiteboards etc.). There is also access to lots of

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supplementary materials and useful resources such as sample assignments and valuable books
in the library. CELT Athens is highly recommended! Go for it!
M. Stefanidou, DELTA All Modules student, 13 Feb 2018

A thoroughly enjoyable experience to have committed to the Celt Athens CELTA course. Hard
work is required, so a supportive environment is most appreciated!
H. Mitchell, CELTA student, 31 Jan 2018

"I really enjoyed the Delta online blended course at CELT Athens. I received excellent feedback
from my tutors Marisa and George throughout the course and was thoroughly prepared for
all Modules. This course has really improved both my knowledge of teaching theories and my
personal teaching practice. I can easily say that I have improved immensely. Thank you
CELT!"

M. Makrogiannis, DELTA student, 24 Dec 2015

My one month stay at Athens, with CELT Athens, was nothing short of wonderful. I was well
looked after by the administrative staff ( thank you Vassilis & Lisa) and given tremendous
academic support by my tutors George & Marisa. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I
would recommend this course in a heartbeat!
T. Wallia, DELTA Blended student, 08 Dec 2017

A tough four weeks that felt enjoyable and manageable thanks to the well organised course
and amazing tutors!
J. Lambidis, CELTA student, 08 Dec 2017

"My experience on the CELTA course has definitely been eye-opening. To say that I learned a lot
would be an understatement. I am extremely grateful to my tutors, Alexandra and Alexander, my
fellow trainee teachers, and everyone else involved in the process. Thank you all for your patience,
guidance, feedback, and motivation! "

M. Vesselinova, CELTA student, 10 May 2015

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" A great course in a great city, I have not regretted my decision to take the CELTA at CELT
Athens once. "
P. Spring, CELTA student, 20 Apr 2015

"It was a wonderful experience for me. I feel that it has really helped me grow as a teacher and
made me want to continue growing and becoming better."

V. Mantzaris, CELTA student, 15 Apr 2015

"Excellent! Couldn't have asked for a better experience overall!! Celt Athens was and is
the best centre to take any course offered. "
K. Varelas, CELTA student, 09 Apr 2015

"Excellent course, run by enthusiastic and supportive tutors. The CELTA class size was just
right and the student groups we taught were also lovely. I'd recommend both the
course, and Athens as a place to study."
C. Ferguson, CELTA student, 09 Apr 201

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 Dates & Tuition at a Glance!
Cambridge CELTA – A Level 5 Qualification
Type Dates Tuition
Full Time/Intensive April 30 2018 – May 25 2018 €1200
June 4 2018 – June 29 2018 €1450
Face-to-Face July 2 2018 – July 27 2018 €1450
4 weeks in Athens August 3 2018– August 31 2018 €1450
September 10 2018 – October 5 2018 €1450
November 5 2018 – November 30 2018 €1200

Part time Weekdays – 3 mornings a week 10 a.m.-2p.m.

Weekdays or Saturdays October 15 2018 – February 8 2019 €1200
Online Saturdays – one day a week 10 a.m. – 19:00
October 13 2018 – February 23 2019
Online/Part Time September 29 2018 – December 16 2018
12 weeks online - 2 weeks in (In Athens November 7 – 21) €1550
Athens

Cambridge Delta – A Level 7 Qualification

Full Time/Intensive 8 weeks
Face-to-Face Modules 1, 2 & 3
Online/blended course
Modules 1, 2 & 3
Online Online Module 1 only PT - 72 hours
Online Module 1 Exam Introduction -
12 hours
Online Teaching Young Learners
Module 3 Specialism 8 weeks online
ELT Management Module 3
Specialism. 8 weeks online
June 11 2018 – August 10 2018 €3000
October 8 2018 – December 5 2018
October 20 2018 – April 7 2019 €2700
(weekends)
January 23 – May 31 2018 €800
October 21 2018 – March 3 2019
May 5 2018 – May 13 2018 €150
March 23 2018 – May 18 2018 €600
September 7 2018 – October 26 2018
September 3 2018 – October 27 2018 €600

Cambridge Train the Trainer Course

Online Online Part Time 10 weeks online March 26 -J une 8 2018 €950
September 1 - November 2018

Face-to-Face FT in Athens – one week June 4 - 8 2018 €950

August 13 -17 2018

Special discount offers in May, November and in all our part time courses
*These courses can be taken as stand-alone courses for a lower fee

Centre for English Language & Training - 3, G. Gennadiou Street, 106 78 Athens, Greece
Tel +30 210 3302406 | +30 210 3301455 Fax +30 210 3301202

Website: http://www.celt.edu.gr E-mail: info@celt.edu.gr

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