THE DELTA COURSE AT
ENGLISH LANGUAGE HOUSE
English Language House is an official Cambridge English Teaching Qualification Centre
and offers teacher training programmes leading to the Delta qualification.
and offers teacher training programmes leading to the Delta qualification.
You can see all approved Cambridge Teaching Qualification Centres and decide which centre is best for you.
The Cambridge Delta is a highly regarded post graduate teacher training qualification.
It is suitable for experienced teachers of English to speakers of other languages
who are ready to progress to a higher level of professional development.
It is suitable for experienced teachers of English to speakers of other languages
who are ready to progress to a higher level of professional development.
DELTA is the Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
The Delta is one of the best-known and most popular advanced TEFL/TESOL qualifications in the world.
The Delta course offers experienced English language teachers a flexible way to study in order to achieve a post graduate qualification that will significantly enhance their career prospects.
The Delta is one of the best-known and most popular advanced TEFL/TESOL qualifications in the world.
The Delta course offers experienced English language teachers a flexible way to study in order to achieve a post graduate qualification that will significantly enhance their career prospects.
THE DELTA COURSES AT ELH:
DELTA is taken over three modules. Candidates can take as many modules as they like, in any order.
WHY DO THE DELTA?
The Delta is an internationally recognised post graduate qualification for teachers of English as a Foreign Language. The Delta course deepens your knowledge and understanding of English language teaching. The Delta qualification is highly respected worldwide and a benchmark for quality. It enables you to develop your career and prepare you for more senior teaching roles.
ABOUT THE DELTA MODULES:
There are three DELTA modules. All three modules include a focus on theory and practice.
You can download details about the Delta modules.for more information.
Module One
Module Two
Module Three
COURSE DELIVERY:
Each Module will be delivered via synchronous trainer led sessions on Zoom or Microsoft Teams and asynchronous self study sessions which trainees will need to complete in their own time.
COURSE DATES AND TIMES:
English Language House is offering the following Delta course programmes for candidates during 2026:
WHY DO THE DELTA?
The Delta is an internationally recognised post graduate qualification for teachers of English as a Foreign Language. The Delta course deepens your knowledge and understanding of English language teaching. The Delta qualification is highly respected worldwide and a benchmark for quality. It enables you to develop your career and prepare you for more senior teaching roles.
ABOUT THE DELTA MODULES:
There are three DELTA modules. All three modules include a focus on theory and practice.
You can download details about the Delta modules.for more information.
Module One
- Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching.
Module Two
- Developing Professional Practice
Module Three
- Option 1: Extending Practice and ELT Specialism
- Option 2: English Language Teaching Management
COURSE DELIVERY:
Each Module will be delivered via synchronous trainer led sessions on Zoom or Microsoft Teams and asynchronous self study sessions which trainees will need to complete in their own time.
COURSE DATES AND TIMES:
English Language House is offering the following Delta course programmes for candidates during 2026:
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DELTA M1 COURSE PROGRAMME
COURSE DATES 2026:
COURSE DATES 2027
M1 FEES:
M1 SCHEDULE: The M1 schedule can often be negotiated between the candidate/s and the ELH trainers. Candidate/s are advised to submit their availability when they apply for entry to M1 and we will take this into account when drafting a schedule for their M1 course. Candidates will need to be reasonably flexible in order to match their requirements with trainer availability. DELTA M3 COURSE PROGRAMME
COURSE DATES 2026:
COURSE DATES 2027
M3 FEES:
M3 SCHEDULE:
The M3 schedule can often be negotiated between the candidate/s and the ELH trainers. Candidate/s are advised to submit their availability when they apply for entry to M3 and we will take this into account when drafting a schedule for their M3 course. Candidates will need to be reasonably flexible in order to match their requirements with trainer availability. |
DELTA M2 COURSE PROGRAMME
COURSE DATES 2026:
COURSE DATES 2027
M2 FEES:
M2 SCHEDULE:
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English Language House will enter trainees with Cambridge for the module/s of their choice and we will run the Module One exam at our premises in Central Milton Keynes and/or submit the Module Two portfolio and/or Module Three assignment for assessment by Cambridge.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply for entry for one or more of the Delta modules at English Language House please read the information on this page and then:
DRAFT SCHEDULE:
HOW IS DELTA ASSESSED?
Each DELTA Module is assessed in a different way:
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:
Candidates who choose to prepare for one or more modules on their own or with an alternative Cambridge English Teaching Qualification Centre can pay our entry fee for external candidates and English Language House will arrange
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply for entry for one or more of the Delta modules at English Language House please read the information on this page and then:
- Either complete our Contact form or email us to let us know you are interested and request more information
- Or complete our Delta application form.
- And inform us of your availability
DRAFT SCHEDULE:
- Usually from Mondays to Fridays mostly from 18:00 to 21:00 (UK time)
- and additional Saturdays on demand from 9:30 to 13:30 (UK time)
HOW IS DELTA ASSESSED?
Each DELTA Module is assessed in a different way:
- DELTA Module 1: written examination
- DELTA Module 2: a portfolio of coursework, including lesson observations
- DELTA Module 3: a written assignment
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:
Candidates who choose to prepare for one or more modules on their own or with an alternative Cambridge English Teaching Qualification Centre can pay our entry fee for external candidates and English Language House will arrange
- for their M2 and/or M3 submission with Cambridge
- and/or exam entry to M1 so they can sit the M1 exam at ELH on the next available date
TESTIMONIALS
What our past trainees think about the DELTA course at English Language House:
What our past trainees think about the DELTA course at English Language House:
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"The course was amazing, overall. I would definitely recommend it to others." (Sabahat - Delta.M2 2025) |
"The sessions with trainers were extremely valuable in supporting my development throughout the course. What I found most useful was the balance between input on methodology and practical teaching strategies that I could immediately apply in my lessons." (Kulsoom - Delta.M2 2025) |
"The Delta M2 at English Language House met all my expectations and I enjoyed it." (Edmira - Delta.M2 2025) |
"I would absolutely recommend this course to my colleagues. I enjoyed every bit of it and I am absolutely happy I took it, and that I took it with English Language House." (Tanya - Delta.M2 2025) |
HOW TO GAIN ENTRY TO THE COURSE:
To apply for entry to study with English Language House for one or more of the Delta modules please read the information on this page and then either
- Complete our Contact form or our Delta enquiry form or you can email us to let us know you are interested and to ask any questions you may have at this stage or
- Complete our Delta application form.
If you have sent us a contact form, a Delta enquiry form or an email to ask any questions you may have the Elh Office will respond to you by email.
If you complete the Delta application form and the trainers invite you to interview you will need to make payment of the £100 Application fee to confirm your attendance.
This fee is non refundable but forms part of your full course fees for the Delta course.
If you complete the Delta application form and the trainers invite you to interview you will need to make payment of the £100 Application fee to confirm your attendance.
This fee is non refundable but forms part of your full course fees for the Delta course.
Following your interview the ELH office will issue you with an invoice so you can pay the remaining balance of your course fees.
CENTRE DELTA EXAM FEES FOR EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:
Candidates who choose to sit their M1 Written DELTA exam at English Language House but have not studied for their course with us can book to sit the exam by paying the exam entry fee.
Entry fees must be paid no later than 8 weeks before the exam day. Late entries may be possible but please contact us before you make any payment. A late entry fee will be changed for late entries.
Candidates who choose to sit their M1 Written DELTA exam at English Language House but have not studied for their course with us can book to sit the exam by paying the exam entry fee.
Entry fees must be paid no later than 8 weeks before the exam day. Late entries may be possible but please contact us before you make any payment. A late entry fee will be changed for late entries.
POSTAGE & PACKING OF CERTIFICATES:
Students who are unable to collect their Delta Certificates from English Language House may incur an additional charge for postage and packing in order to ELH to send certificates securely to the address of their choice.
Students who are unable to collect their Delta Certificates from English Language House may incur an additional charge for postage and packing in order to ELH to send certificates securely to the address of their choice.
DELTA APPLICATION FEE
There is a Delta application fee which you will need to pay in advance to confirm your interview and secure your place on the course.
This is an admin fee which is non refundable.
- If your application is successful and you are called to interview, you will need to pay the fee prior to your interview date to confirm your attendance.
- If your application is unsuccessful, you will not be called to interview and will not need to pay fee.
THE DELTA COURSE PROGRAMME:
The Delta course will follow a programme of input sessions, teaching practice, written assignments and lesson observations. Trainees must have regular teaching throughout the course and will need to be observed teaching at two different levels.
Trainers will try to run sessions on days and times that are most suitable for trainees to attend.
The Delta comprises of 3 modules. A pass in all modules would be required in order to prove Qualified ELT teacher status.
You can either join the fully integrated course to complete all 3 Delta modules or join the individual module/s you wish to complete within the time frame set for each module.
Trainers will try to run sessions on days and times that are most suitable for trainees to attend.
The Delta comprises of 3 modules. A pass in all modules would be required in order to prove Qualified ELT teacher status.
You can either join the fully integrated course to complete all 3 Delta modules or join the individual module/s you wish to complete within the time frame set for each module.
The DELTA Syllabus
The DELTA syllabus provides information about the course aims, content and learning outcomes.
Download the Delta Syllabus
The DELTA syllabus provides information about the course aims, content and learning outcomes.
Download the Delta Syllabus
DELTA INFORMATION:
The Delta handbook provides information for tutors and candidates. It gives you an overview of what’s in each module, details of assessment, and sample papers and answers to help you prepare.
Download the Delta Handbook
The Delta handbook provides information for tutors and candidates. It gives you an overview of what’s in each module, details of assessment, and sample papers and answers to help you prepare.
Download the Delta Handbook
The information regarding plagiarism and the use of AI is extremely important as trainees who do not comply risk failing their course and may be banned from re-taking their Delta for three years.
MODULE ONE
Focus and aims: The module focuses on the background to teaching and learning of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in a range of contexts.
Delivery: Trainers will support trainees for a maximum of 8 hours to help them prepare for Module 1. There will be:
Delivery: Trainers will support trainees for a maximum of 8 hours to help them prepare for Module 1. There will be:
- 6 x 1 hour zoom sessions, each focusing on one of the lower exam tasks +
- a mock exam which will be graded by trainers. Trainers will give trainees individual feedback on their exam results
MODULE TWO
Focus and aims: The module focuses on developing the trainees’ awareness and expertise in relation to the principles and professional practice of teaching ESOL in a range of contexts.
Delivery: There will be 66 hours of scheduled input led by trainers. These will include:
Delivery: There will be 66 hours of scheduled input led by trainers. These will include:
- Trainer led live online input sessions conducted via Zoom each week which will consist of seminars, lectures, workshops, etc. These sessions will run on either Saturday or Sunday for 6 hours each week.
- Trainer set pre-input session reading/tasks, and tutor guidance on peer-observation.
- 1:1 tutorials for each LSA (for the Background Essay and the Lesson Plan) and for the Experimental Practice assignment.
- Trainers will direct trainees to choose either Lexis or Grammar for LSA1. LSA2 will be Skills and trainees will have a free choice of either Systems or Skills for LSA4.
- Trainers to give 1:1 feedback to trainees on their Diagnostic lesson, LSA1, LSA2 and LSA3.
- Trainers will organise for trainees to complete a minimum of 10 hours peer observation. Course participants will be required to observe each other during the course (for non-LSA lessons).
- Trainers will require trainees to meet the 100 required independent learning hours (researching and writing assignments, lesson planning, writing self-reflections, etc.) outside of contact hours with course trainers.
MODULE THREE
Focus and Aims: There are two options for DELTA Module Three:
Option 1 (Module 3) Extending Practice and ELT Specialism
Focus and aims:
Option 1, module 3 focuses on broadening the candidates’ knowledge of a chosen specialism and developing their understanding of syllabus design, testing and assessment.
Option 2 (Module 3) English Language Teaching Management (ELTM)
Focus and aims:
Option 2, module 3 focuses on broadening candidates’ knowledge and developing their understanding of management in one of the following four specialisms: academic management, marketing, customer service or human resources management (HRM). Candidates are required to apply knowledge of managing change and project management to a proposal in their chosen specialism related to a specified language teaching operation (LTO).
- Option 1. Extending Practice and ELT Specialism
- Option 2. English Language Teaching Management (ELTM).
Option 1 (Module 3) Extending Practice and ELT Specialism
Focus and aims:
Option 1, module 3 focuses on broadening the candidates’ knowledge of a chosen specialism and developing their understanding of syllabus design, testing and assessment.
Option 2 (Module 3) English Language Teaching Management (ELTM)
Focus and aims:
Option 2, module 3 focuses on broadening candidates’ knowledge and developing their understanding of management in one of the following four specialisms: academic management, marketing, customer service or human resources management (HRM). Candidates are required to apply knowledge of managing change and project management to a proposal in their chosen specialism related to a specified language teaching operation (LTO).
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SUCCESSFUL DELTA ALUMNI:
Jimmy gained his Delta in 2012. Since completing his course he has worked in Malaysia and in the UK. Stuart joined the Delta course at Elh in 2015. He completed his module 1 in 2016 and module 2 and 3 after this. Stuart is currently an ESOL lecturer at Northampton College. Clare completed her course 2016. She is currently working as a senior teacher and Director of Studies in the UK. Ian completed his Delta course at Elh. He worked as a senior teacher and became a CELTA trainer soon after. He continued to work as a teacher and CELTA trainer until his retirement in 2019. DOWNLOADS:
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INFORMATION FROM CAMBRIDGE ABOUT THE DELTA:
What is the Delta?
DELTA is an advanced blend of theory and practice that provides professional development for teachers with at least one year’s experience. It gives you skills and techniques that will help you throughout your career. If you are ready to take your DELTA module, the next step is to find a centre near you. Who is DELTA for?
Key features of DELTA
Ways to take DELTA
DELTA can be taken as a face-to-face, online, blended or distance course. About the modules
There are three DELTA modules. All three modules include a focus on theory and practice. You can take as many of the modules as you want, and in any order.
What will I learn in each DELTA module?
For more information, you can download a more detailed summary of each of the modules, or find the full details in the DELTA syllabus. How is DELTA assessed? Each DELTA Module is assessed in a different way:
For more detail, you can download the summary of how each module is assessed. Preparing for all DELTA modules
You can prepare for DELTA by:
Ways to take DELTA In addition, you can also prepare independently by:
Module One sample tests
These sample tests show you what a full test paper will look like and the types of questions that will appear. The examination report describes how candidates performed in these tests and offers you guidance on how to prepare for your examination. DELTA – Information for tutors and candidates
The DELTA handbook provides an overview of what’s in each module, details of assessment, and sample papers and answers to help you prepare. DELTA Syllabus
The DELTA syllabus provides information about the course aims, content and learning outcomes. Professional development for teachers
We offer a range of professional development options for teachers, regardless of their level of experience or training. All of our support for teachers is built around the Cambridge English Teaching Framework, which allows you to easily see where you are in your teaching career, and plan where you want to go next. Results You receive a separate certificate for each module you complete. You receive the full DELTA qualification when you complete all three modules. The grades awarded are:
If you complete all three DELTA modules, you can ask your centre to request your full DELTA certificate from Cambridge English. You can take the modules in any order and at any time. There is no time limit to complete all three modules.
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