UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGE
ESOL Examinations
Authorised Centre for Teaching Awards

Cambridge CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults) is the original and most internationally recognised qualification for teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). It is a basic requirement to teach in quality English language schools around the world.

The Cambridge CELTA provides a basis in English language teaching (TEFL) both for those with no previous teaching experience and those who have taught before but want an internationally recognised teaching qualification.

There are countless "TEFL" courses on the market but none of them are as widely recognised as CELTA and many do not even include a pratical element with real learners of English. Unlike these other courses, every single CELTA course is assessed by Cambridge University, which ensures that all CELTAs worldwide meet the same high standards.

To read what a highly experienced CELTA trainer and assessor says about choosing your CELTA course:
http://www.english-international.com/CELTAmyths.html

For information from Cambridge University about the CELTA syllabus and course:
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/celta.html

CELTA AT HYLAND LANGUAGE CENTRE

Why Madrid?
Madrid has all the amenities you would expect from a major European capital city but all within an easily accessible area. Its reputation as a diverse and cosmopolitan cultural centre is well deserved, as is its unparalleled offering of museums, culture, art and entertainment. For more information see:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/spain/madrid/

Why Hyland?
The school is located in the heart of the elegant Salamanca district, next to Plaza de Colón, in the centre of Madrid . It is easily reached using the city's excellent public transport including bus, metro and suburban train. Hyland Language Centre is at the cutting edge of language teaching methodology - past and present members of our staff having written some of the best-known ELT course books and materials. The school was founded in 1985 and, although we teach some 2,000 students a year and some 50 teachers work for us, we have managed to remain true to our philosophy of "big but little" and a friendly, personal atmosphere reigns at all levels.

The centre has an extensive CELTA library, complete with all the latest EFL materials for trainees to use. You will also have full access to the staffroom, including internet, computer and photocopying facilities. There are 14 classrooms, all air conditioned and with audio visual equipment, a separate area which serves as a place to relax and meet students and teachers, as well as a kitchen with a microwave, fridge, and kettle.

The Trainers
The teacher training department at Hyland is well established with a reputation for excellence, having achieved a 100% pass rate on CELTA courses. Our tutors are fully qualified and accredited by Cambridge and have a wide range of experience in teaching and teacher training.

   

Catherine Morley (BA, RSA CELTA & DELTA) is Head of Teacher Training and Assistant Director of Studies and has taught on CELTA courses in Mexico, the USA and Switzerland. Since doing her CELTA in 2001, she has taught adults, young learners and business English around the world. She is also a Cambridge ESOL oral examiner.

Jo Steel (BA, RSA Cert. TEFLA, Trinity Diploma in EFL) is a CELTA Trainer and Assistant Director of Studies in the Young Learners Department. She has taught on CELTA courses in Mexico, the USA, Canada and Thailand and has a wide range of experience of teaching children and adults in Spain, Mexico and Greece. She is currently working towards her MA in TESOL.

Jacqueline Cook (MA, RSA CTEFLA & DTEFLA) is the public exams co-ordinator at Hyland, where she has been teaching and giving seminars since 1995. She is also a Cambridge CELTA teacher trainer and Cambridge ESOL oral examiner for FCE, CAE, CPE and ILEC.