Accredited Teaching Qualifications

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PTEL Academy CertELTD

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PTEL Academy Certificate in English Language Teacher Development (CertELTD)

The CertELTD is an affordable, practical course that provides concrete guidance in applying and adapting what you learn to your own classrooms.

You are encouraged to try innovative approaches and to explore ways of adapting and combining them so that they work for your context and for your learners. 

The course covers an extensive range of topics in English language teaching, including:

  • classroom management
  • giving language feedback
  • mediation skills
  • different approaches to teaching language systems
  • different approaches to teaching language skills 

It also actively addresses the concerns of:

  • teaching in the real world through lessons on teaching large mixed-ability classes·
  • special educational needs
  • encouraging a growth mindset
  • developing critical thinking skills
  • dealing with global issues
  • preparing students to use English in a global context
  • improving students' sociolinguistic and strategic competence
  • intercultural communication

On successful completion, you will be awarded the First TEFL Certificate in English Language Teaching, accredited by Hunter College, NYC.

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Pathway to the Certificate for Practising Teachers (Trinity CertPT)

Application needed

  1. Provide evidence of an ELL teaching qualification OR a minimum of 24 months ELL teaching experience. 
  2. Provide evidence of English Proficiency (minimum GSE 59-66/CEFR B2).
  3. Complete the PTEL Academy CertELTD.
  4. Complete 70 hours of assignment reading material​.
  5. Engage with the course assessors in 6 optional live Webinar sessions annually.
  6. Complete and submit a formal assignment (consisting of 4 tasks)​.

On successful completion you will be awarded the Trinity College of London Certificate for Practising Teachers (Trinity CertPT). 

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Whether you’re starting out in your teaching career, looking to develop new skills, or seeking a qualification, the PTEL Academy can help you achieve your career goals.

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