Program Overview
- Domestic tuition amounts shown are from the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change.
- International tuition amounts shown are from the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change.
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.Â
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.
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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.
- Students must complete high school or be a mature student 18 years and above
- Students must reach an IELTS 7.0 or CEFR C1 or equivalent
- Successful completion of interview with a qualified DELTA instructor, either online or in person
- Students must have an initial English language teaching (ELT) qualification, such as CELTA.
- Students must have at least one year’s ELT experience
Program Information
Regular Course Fee:
- Tuition: $ 4,550
- Cambridge Fee: $1000
Intakes, Length & Delivery
- September 9 – November 29
How to Apply
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Daily Schedule
DELTA Flexibility at IH Vancouver
Integrated DELTA: A 10-week full-time course, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
- Covers all three modules.
- Includes over 200 contact hours.
- Offers 4 hours of assessed teaching practice.
- Provides 10 hours of unassessed teaching practice.
- Includes 10 hours of observation.
Individual Module Study: Candidates have the option to take one module at a time.
Curriculum
While IH Vancouver offers an integrated course, DELTA comprises three independent modules, each with its specific focus on language teaching. Successful completion of each module earns you a certificate and credit. Upon passing all three modules, you receive an overall certificate.
This module consists of a written exam of two 90-minute papers which focuses on the background to teaching and learning English in a range of contexts. Our integrated course provides input sessions covering all the relevant topics as well as exam strategies and practice to ensure success.
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This module focuses on the principles and practice of planning and teaching and consists of a portfolio of coursework including a professional development assignment, background essays and assessed teaching practice. As well as observing lessons, you will prepare, teach and evaluate four lessons – one is externally assessed by a Cambridge English assessor.
This module focuses on the principles and practice of planning and teaching and consists of a portfolio of coursework including a professional development assignment, background essays and assessed teaching practice. As well as observing lessons, you will prepare, teach and evaluate four lessons – one is externally assessed by a Cambridge English assessor.
| Time | Session | Description |
| 9.00 – 10.15 | Input session #1: Classroom management | Every day there are two input session given by one of the course tutors. Input sessions cover a range of topics dealing with learner needs, language, skills, teaching techniques, planning, professional development, etc. All CELTA centres create their input sessions to cover the syllabus set out by Cambridge. |
| 10.15 – 10.30 | Break | |
| 10.30 – 11.45 | Input session #2: Teaching reading | |
| Teaching reading | ||
| 11.45 – 12.30 | Teaching Practice Preparation | This time is devoted to providing you support for your upcoming lessons. There is one trainer for a maximum of six candidates to ensure ample time for individualized support. As the course progresses, you will learn to become more autonomous and to plan more independently, just like in the real teaching world! |
| 12.30 – 1.30 | Lunch | A much needed break and a chance to make any last minute preparations for your lessons! |
| 1.30 – 3.30 | Teaching Practice | Teaching Practice is when you literally practice teaching with a specially arranged group of students; it’s the time to try out the ideas you’ve seen or learned in input and it’s a chance for you to develop your teaching and get feedback on what you do. For half the course you will be teaching elementary students and for half the course intermediate students. Likewise, one tutor will observe half of your lessons and another tutor the other half. Each candidate teaches a total of eight lessons over the four weeks. |
| 3.30 – 3.45 | Break | A short break and a chance to reflect on the lessons that have just taken place. |
| 3.45 – 4.30 | Feedback | With your peers and tutor, this session is a chance to discuss the lessons, build upon the strengths, and look at areas for improvement and possible ideas for doing so. |
| 4.30 – 5.00 | Wrap-up | 30 minutes at the end of day for any final questions, course admin, or anything else that needs to be discussed. You might even get out early from time to time! |
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