TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR NEW AND QUALIFIED TEACHERS
Our training and development courses for new and qualified teachers are offered by our teacher training and open examination centre "Elh Training and Exams".
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CELTA trainees and a cake made by a CELTA trainee to celebrate the end of the course
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THE INTRODUCTION TO TEFL SHORT COURSE
The introduction to TEFL short course is a teacher training course which will aim to introduce trainees to the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language. This short teacher training course gives trainees a taste of teaching English to international students in a variety of environments.
ABOUT THE TEFL SHORT COURSE
The TEFL short course will introduce trainees to the world of TEFL.
Trainees will observe qualified experienced teachers teaching classes at two different levels and will learn about TEFL methodology, language analysis and lesson planning. Trainees do not need to have any previous teaching experience and they do not need to have achieved native speaker competence in English to attend the course.
Non-native English speakers who attend this course should ideally be of Intermediate level or above.
THE TEFL CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Trainees who complete the course gain an ELH Certificate of Achievement.
What is The Introduction to TEFL?
The Introduction to TEFL is a weekend taster course to introduce candidates to the world of TEFL.
Trainees will:
Who awards The Introduction to TEFL?
The qualification is administered by English Language House and a Certificate of Achievement is issued by us.
What is TEFL or TESOL?
'TEFL' stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and 'TESOL' stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. They are terms used to describe the industry you will be introduced to when you successfully complete your Introduction to TEFL course with English Language House.
Who recognises The Introduction to TEFL Certificate of Achievement?
The Introduction to TEFL Certificate of Achievement is accepted as an indication of completion of the course by English Language House. It signifies that a trainee has undergone some initial training in the Teaching of English as a Foreign/Second language and has achieved a good foundation on which to build upon and which would assist in entering further teacher training courses. Some companies and language schools may accept the Introduction to TEFL Certificate of Achievement as a teaching qualification and successful trainees may be able to find work as EFL/ESOL teachers or teaching assistants.
Why apply to do the Introduction to TEFL?
If you are unsure of your interest in teaching English as a foreign language or you do not wish to attend the full CELTA or Trinity TESOL just yet, then the Introduction to TEFL is for you.
You may be planning to travel abroad and hope to teach but do not require a full CELTA or Trinity TESOL qualification to do so. The Introduction to TEFL is a quick easy, and cost effective way to achieve your aims.
Cost of the course
The price of the course is £259 per person.
The days and times of the course.
The course will take place either face to face or live online over a two day period usually on a Friday and Saturday or over two consecutive Saturdays although other days and times may be possible when the course is booked by a group of 6 or more trainees.
Trainee will be sent study materials to complete in preparation of the course and will complete a written assignment at the end of the course.
The total number of hours: 24 (inclusive of pre-course self study time and post course written assignment)
ABOUT THE TEFL SHORT COURSE
The TEFL short course will introduce trainees to the world of TEFL.
Trainees will observe qualified experienced teachers teaching classes at two different levels and will learn about TEFL methodology, language analysis and lesson planning. Trainees do not need to have any previous teaching experience and they do not need to have achieved native speaker competence in English to attend the course.
Non-native English speakers who attend this course should ideally be of Intermediate level or above.
THE TEFL CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Trainees who complete the course gain an ELH Certificate of Achievement.
What is The Introduction to TEFL?
The Introduction to TEFL is a weekend taster course to introduce candidates to the world of TEFL.
Trainees will:
- observe a language lesson conducted by a qualified experienced teacher and
- will learn about TEFL methodology, language analysis and lesson planning.
Who awards The Introduction to TEFL?
The qualification is administered by English Language House and a Certificate of Achievement is issued by us.
What is TEFL or TESOL?
'TEFL' stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and 'TESOL' stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. They are terms used to describe the industry you will be introduced to when you successfully complete your Introduction to TEFL course with English Language House.
Who recognises The Introduction to TEFL Certificate of Achievement?
The Introduction to TEFL Certificate of Achievement is accepted as an indication of completion of the course by English Language House. It signifies that a trainee has undergone some initial training in the Teaching of English as a Foreign/Second language and has achieved a good foundation on which to build upon and which would assist in entering further teacher training courses. Some companies and language schools may accept the Introduction to TEFL Certificate of Achievement as a teaching qualification and successful trainees may be able to find work as EFL/ESOL teachers or teaching assistants.
Why apply to do the Introduction to TEFL?
If you are unsure of your interest in teaching English as a foreign language or you do not wish to attend the full CELTA or Trinity TESOL just yet, then the Introduction to TEFL is for you.
You may be planning to travel abroad and hope to teach but do not require a full CELTA or Trinity TESOL qualification to do so. The Introduction to TEFL is a quick easy, and cost effective way to achieve your aims.
Cost of the course
The price of the course is £259 per person.
The days and times of the course.
The course will take place either face to face or live online over a two day period usually on a Friday and Saturday or over two consecutive Saturdays although other days and times may be possible when the course is booked by a group of 6 or more trainees.
Trainee will be sent study materials to complete in preparation of the course and will complete a written assignment at the end of the course.
The total number of hours: 24 (inclusive of pre-course self study time and post course written assignment)
To book the introduction to TEFL course please complete the form and pay the course fee on our TEFL short course webpage. If you prefer us to send you an invoice please let us know.
TEACHING ENGLISH for PRACTICING OVERSEAS TEACHERS
TEPOT - Teaching English for Practising Overseas Teachers.
This course aims to help practicing overseas teachers who teach English in their schools to improve their techniques when teaching English in their classrooms.
Practising teachers will learn about new methodology used in the EFL classroom and gain valuable experience through micro teaching and observation of experienced ELH teachers.
The course is open to groups of overseas teachers. It can include all or some of the following as required:
This course aims to help practicing overseas teachers who teach English in their schools to improve their techniques when teaching English in their classrooms.
Practising teachers will learn about new methodology used in the EFL classroom and gain valuable experience through micro teaching and observation of experienced ELH teachers.
The course is open to groups of overseas teachers. It can include all or some of the following as required:
- 30 hours of study and class observations
- accommodation
- trips and social activities
- visit to local schools
The minimum number of teachers we can accept on this course is 6.
To book the Teaching English for Practising Overseas Teachers course please complete the form and pay the non refundable booking fee on our Teaching English for Practising Overseas Teachers webpage. We will then send you an invoice for the outstanding balance.
To book the Teaching English for Practising Overseas Teachers course please complete the form and pay the non refundable booking fee on our Teaching English for Practising Overseas Teachers webpage. We will then send you an invoice for the outstanding balance.
EAL TRAINING FOR QUALIFIED TEACHERS
Suitable for:
Qualified teachers teaching in schools
CELTA qualified teachers
Course content:
Course Location:
Course Days and Times:
Price:
Trainees who completed the CELTA course at ELH are entitled to a discount if they attach a copy of their Certificate to the booking form below.
Qualified teachers teaching in schools
CELTA qualified teachers
Course content:
- Needs of EAL learners
- Assessing learners with EAL needs on entry
- How to targeting EAL learners during school lessons
- Techniques and methodology to use in lessons
- Resources and material to use to enhance learning
- How to monitor learner development and attainment
- Preparing learners to sit national and international examinations
- Internationally recognised qualification learners can gain to prove their English Language Competence
Course Location:
- At ELH in Central Milton Keynes or
- At the school which needs to deliver training to 10 or more teachers
Course Days and Times:
- Saturday from 9:00 to 17:30 at ELH or
- on a day and time/s suitable to the school which books training for 10 or more teachers; there may be an additional charge to cover trainer travelling costs for training delivered outside Milton Keynes
Price:
- £250 per trainee
Trainees who completed the CELTA course at ELH are entitled to a discount if they attach a copy of their Certificate to the booking form below.
To book the EAL training and development course please complete the form at the end of this webpage. Once we receive this form the Elh office will email you an invoice for your course.
BESPOKE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT COURSES FOR GROUPS OF TEACHERS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE HOUSE
SUITABLE FOR
COURSE CONTENT
The course content will be developed based on the specific needs of the group. It may include, but will not be restricted to, one or more of the following:
COURSE LOCATION
COURSE DAYS AND TIMES
The exact dates, days, times and length of the training course will be decided between ELH and the group and will depend on the requirements of each group.
PRICE
The price of the training course will depend on
ELH will assess your needs and give you a quote for the training course. If you are happy to go ahead we will book this course for your group and raise an invoice which you will pay to confirm the course.
- Can develop and run bespoke tailor made training for groups of teachers
- Can fulfil the requirements of teacher group to ensure they get the very best training to deliver lessons to their students
- Can include language improvement sessions within the training programme to develop the language skills and knowledge for the group of teachers
- Can arrange observations of experienced teachers teaching international students at ELH
- Can include peer teaching sessions, methodology, language analysis, pronunciation work, and material development in the training programme
SUITABLE FOR
- Groups of Teachers in the UK or abroad
- Schools which want to upskill a group of their teachers
COURSE CONTENT
The course content will be developed based on the specific needs of the group. It may include, but will not be restricted to, one or more of the following:
- Assessing student needs on entry
- Addressing student needs
- Monitoring student progress and development
- Using appropriate techniques and methodology to enhance student progress
- Using appropriate resources and material to enhance student progress
- Preparing students for examinations
- Internationally recognised qualification available for English Language students
COURSE LOCATION
- At ELH in Central Milton Keynes or
- At any location in the UK or abroad where there is a group of 10 or more teachers who need training
COURSE DAYS AND TIMES
The exact dates, days, times and length of the training course will be decided between ELH and the group and will depend on the requirements of each group.
PRICE
The price of the training course will depend on
- the course content requirements of the group
- the total number of days that training will take place
- the location that the training will take place and the cost of travel for the trainer/s
- the number of trainers that will be required to deliver the training
ELH will assess your needs and give you a quote for the training course. If you are happy to go ahead we will book this course for your group and raise an invoice which you will pay to confirm the course.
To book the Bespoke training and development course please complete the form at the end of this webpage. Once we receive this form the Elh office will email you an invoice for your course.
