International House Milan offers you chance to take the Delta in any combination of the modular version. This is the ideal course if you want deepen your knowledge and understanding of English language teaching and advance your English language teaching career.
The Delta is suitable for existing teachers working in any teaching/learning context. A Delta (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) qualification demonstrates your dedication to your students’ and your own learning. It provides you with skills and knowledge that will help you and your learners develop beyond your expectations!
It is the highest-level practical teaching qualification for English language teachers and is a widely recognised and highly regarded qualification for teaching English. It is accredited at Level 7 of the UK government’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), by the Office of Qualification and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual – the exams regulator of the UK government). Ofqual has confirmed that Cambridge ESOL’s Delta qualification for teachers is at the same level as a Master’s degree or a professional diploma in the European Union, making it the only English language teaching diploma currently included at this level.
Teachers holding this qualification demonstrate a very high level of expertise indeed and we’re delighted by this acknowledgment from Ofqual. This reflects the quality standards associated with the Delta qualification which is great news for teachers and the millions of students around the world learning English.
Having obtained the Delta, you will be able to take on more challenging roles with confidence and it is a foundation for senior teachers, teacher trainers and managers. It is in fact a requirement for senior academic management roles at certain schools.
The Delta requires you to have an advanced level of English: C1+ on the CEFR and have a minimum of 1 years’ teaching experience, though we advise having as much experience as possible before embarking on this course. Test your English level.
The Delta consists of three different modules and it is flexible: You can decide whether you would like to take each module independently at different times (and in no particular order), or simultaneously. There is no time limit in which you have to take the three modules. All the modules include a focus on theory and practice. You will receive a Cambridge Delta Certificate after successful completion of each module. You need to complete all three modules to receive your full Cambridge Delta Diploma.
International House Milan and San Donato offers you the chance to take the any/all of the modules included in the Delta course.
This module focuses on extending and developing candidates’ knowledge, and understanding of teaching and learning English in a range of contexts.
It focuses on the background to teaching, the theory that underpins it, practical applications and how these are informed by applied linguistics and language learning theories. Topics include, for example:
About the next course
This module focuses on developing awareness and expertise in the principles, and professional practice of teaching English in a range of contexts.
This is the largest part of your Delta and it has the greatest impact on your professional career. It is where you create a portfolio of your teaching and essays to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of English, of the learners, the materials and methodology.
You will research and write essays on English language systems and skills development, and plan and teach lessons based on your research. During the course you are observed and will receive developmental feedback on your planning and teaching and you will also observe the other teachers (there is a minimum requirement of ten hours’ observation – this is incorporated in the Teaching Practice).
Topic include:
Further Information
NB: Candidates may still be accepted who do not strictly meet the entry criteria but who demonstrate they would be capable of completing the course successfully. Decisions on entry are at the centre’s discretion.
About the next course
To successfully complete this module, you will need to have access to management data from a relevant language teaching context.
To take the Delta course the following specific requirements are essential:
Before contacting the centre, please check you meet the following criteria:
N.B. The centre may still accept you on to the DELTA course without an initial teaching qualification if you can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete a course successfully, for example by giving evidence of previous successful study. If you are interested in applying for Module Two and you do not have an existing teaching qualification, then you would need to be observed by a qualified course tutor before being accepted onto the course.
Meet the course tutor
How long were you an EFL teacher, and how long have you been a teacher trainer? I have been an EFL teacher for 28 years and still teach. I have been a teacher trainer since 2006.
Did you have a different career before EFL? Before my career in EFL, I was a French and PE teacher in secondary schools.
What are your hopes/aspirations for your trainees? My aspiration is to bring out the very best in each and every one of my trainees.
When you were an EFL teacher what did you like most, and how do you bring that into the classroom for your trainees? I love seeing my learners make progress and enjoy learning English. I am passionate about my job and try to transmit this on CELTA courses.
What advice would you give your trainees for successfully completing the course? I would advise trainees to come prepared to work hard, to be as organised as possible, to be open to constructive criticism and to always ask if something is not clear.
What advice would you give your trainees for an interesting and rewarding career? Teaching is learning. It’s important to be willing to keep on developing as a teacher to meet learners’ needs and feel rewarded.
I am so grateful to you: thank you for pushing me beyond my boundaries, for your encouragement, for your guidance and support. It’s been a gruelling learning path, but definitely worth the pain.
