Cambridge DELTA
Cambridge DELTA Diploma at IH
DELTA Program is a renowned and popular advanced TEFL/TESOL qualification. The course is awarded by the prestigious Cambridge University (Cambridge English Language Assessment) and can take your teaching career to the next level.
This program is suitable for both first language and non-first language speakers of English working in primary, secondary and adult contexts who are seeking to advance their careers. DELTA is often selected by experienced teachers looking to progress in their career and prepare for more senior roles in teacher training, material design, educational management, and other avenues in ELT. DELTA can also facilitate progression to other qualifications, such as MAs in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
Who is DELTA For?
DELTA: For Career Progression in Teaching
- Audience: Suitable for both first language and non-first language English speakers.
- Teaching Contexts: Relevant for primary, secondary, and adult education settings.
- Career Stage: Applicable at any point in a teacher’s career.
- Benefits: Ideal for updating teaching knowledge and enhancing practice.
- Experienced Teachers: Often chosen by experienced educators aiming for career advancement, including roles in teacher training, material design, educational management, and more within ELT.
- Path to Further Qualifications: Can serve as a stepping stone for pursuing advanced degrees like MAs in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
- Prerequisites: Candidates typically hold an initial ELT qualification and possess a minimum of one year’s ELT experience.
Advance your career and teaching expertise with DELTA, a versatile qualification for ELT professionals.
Learning Outcomes
With DELTA, you will:
- Deepen your English teaching expertise.
- Reflect critically on your teaching methods.
- Apply new knowledge to your current teaching.
- Gain insights into diverse teaching contexts.
- Attain a globally recognized advanced-level teaching diploma.
Cambridge DELTA: Elevate Your English Language Teaching Career
DELTA, the Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, signifies the pinnacle of English language teaching qualifications. Bestowed by Cambridge University, specifically through Cambridge English Language Assessment, DELTA is globally recognized and esteemed. It not only unlocks doors to English language teaching opportunities across the globe but also reflects your commitment to excellence in language instruction.
DELTA is made up of three independent modules to provide maximum flexibility. At IH Vancouver, we offer an intensive 10-week course which covers all three modules at one time. However, candidates seeking to take just one module at a time may do so.
The integrated DELTA is an intensive course designed to maximize your time and to thoroughly prepare candidates for all three modules. The integrated course is entirely face-to-face at IH Vancouver and consists of,
- Full-time course with over 200 contact hours over 10 weeks
- Held from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
- 4 hours of assessed teaching practice of real students at two different levels including an externally assessed lesson by Cambridge
- 10 hours of unassessed teaching practice
- 10 hours observing other experienced teachers
Learn to teach in beautiful Vancouver with International House, a leader in the development of practical teacher training courses for English teachers.
In fact, International House was the first organization to create a training course specifically for English as a Foreign Language teachers. The first International House Certificate in 1962 formed the basis for the current Cambridge ESOL CELTA qualification. For this reason the IH name is widely respected in the field of language teaching and those who have trained with IH are widely sought after by employers.
Our trainers
Our courses are run by passionate and dedicated teacher training teams who possess a wealth of international experience in both teaching and training. With our trainers you are guaranteed instructions by highly qualified, experienced and professional trainers, with international accreditation and qualifications.
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Entry-Level Teaching: Open doors to language schools, tutoring, and online platforms.
Teaching Abroad: Essential for international teaching positions.
Language Schools: In-demand for teaching diverse learners.
Business English: Specialize in corporate language training.
Academic Advancement: Pursue higher qualifications like DELTA.
Online Teaching: Ideal for flexible online platforms.
Higher Salaries: Often translates to better pay and conditions.
Teacher Training: Transition to training future educators.
CELTA jumpstarts English teaching careers with global prospects and room for specialization.
Program Schedule
Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
PTIB Approved Program
The DELTA program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills.
12 weeks in duration, Full-time
250 hours of academic study (Including 4 hours of assessed teaching practice of real students at two different levels including an externally assessed lesson by Cambridge, 10 hours of unassessed teaching practice and 10 hours of observed other experienced teachers)
- 21 years of age and above
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Students must reach an IELTS 7.0 or CEFR C1 or equivalent
- Successful completion of interview with a qualified CELTA instructor, either online or in person
Program Dates 2024
September 9
* Class start and end dates may vary as schedules will be modified to accommodate for Canadian holidays.
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*The DELTA program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.