Cambridge celta at the sydney institue of language and commerce (Silc) shanghai university
The information below has been provided to assist you in appplying for the Cambridge CELTA Course.
SILC was established in 1994 under a co-operation agreement between INSEARCH and Shanghai University. SILC has current enrolemnt of approximatley 3,500 students and is located on Shanghai University's Jianding campus. SILC was the first centre in China to be authorised to deliver the University of Cambridge CELTA course, which we have been delivering since 2003. At SILC we offer CELTA once per year, as a four week intensive each summer, and the CELTA tutors come from UTS especially to deliver the course.
THE CELTA COURSE
The Cambridge CELTA course provides pre-service training in English language teaching to adults. The course is highly practical in nature rather than theoretical, and is designed for candidates who have little or no previous experience in English language teaching. The Certificate is an internationally recognised qualification and success in the course can enable candidates to teach English worldwide. The course is highly regarded by employers as providing sound, initial training.
The course aims to develop knowledge and ability in the following areas:
- Awareness of the teaching and learning context
- Teaching skills and professionalism
- Lesson planning, and resources for different teaching contexts
- Language analysis and linguistic awareness
Assessment is cumulative across the course and is primarily based on candidates’ teaching practice. Written assignments are also a component of the assessment.
ELigibility and entrance requirements
You should be at least 20 years old by the end of the course and have a standard of education which would allow entry to higher education in your country. You should have a high level of competence and accuracy in both spoken and written English.
It is essential to have a good standard of spelling, an interest in and awareness of grammar and language use and the confidence and flexibility to work with students and be receptive to their needs.
To be selected for the course, an application form must firstly be submitted. If the application is in order the applicant is asked to attend an interview, at which the applicant’s language awareness and aptitude are gauged – the interview can be done over the telephone for people living outside Shanghai. At the conclusion
of the interview applicants are advised as to whether they will be permitted to enroll on the course.
next course
The CELTA course is delivered once a year during our summer break. The next course will be from the 2 - 27 August 2010. There will be an Orientation day on 1 August that all candidates are required to attend. Classes are from Monday to Friday from approximately 9.00am to 5.30pm, and full attendance of the course is a requirement.
COURSE LOCATION
Shanghai University’s Jiading campus is located in the north of Shanghai about 45 minutes from the Bund.
For non-Shanghai resident candidates, individual accommodation can be arranged on campus at the university hotel. The accommodation is comfortable, and the rooms are serviced daily.
COURSE FEE*
The fees for 2010 are RMB 16,850. This includes the compulsory Cambridge certification fee.
For candidates wishing to stay on-campus at the university hotel, the course and accommodation package fee is RMB 21,540.
Candidates paying from outside China would pay the US$ equivalents of the above.
After completing the application and interview process, a deposit of RMB 5,000 is required to secure a place, with the balance due by 1 July. Because of the large demand for places, applicants will only be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. To secure a place on the course, it is advised that applications be lodged by early April at the latest.
*fees are subject to change.
VISAS
Candidates are responsible for their own visas.
To Apply
- Submit online or download an application form, click here.
The website also includes sample language awareness exercises. For information specifically related to CELTA, click here.
- Return pages 1-3 of the application form in person, by post or fax or submit it on-line.
- If you live in Shanghai, a face-to-face interview will be arranged.
- Phone interviews will be arranged for those living outside Shanghai.
If you are not submitting the application online, your application can be faxed to (86+21) 69980017 or posted to:
Mr. Bradley Hughes
Associate Dean (English Programs)
Sydney Institute of Language and Commerce
Shanghai University
20 Chengzhong Rd. (Jiading)
Shanghai 201800
China
T (86) 21 69980003
BradSILC@hotmail.com
Brad.Hughes@insearch.edu.au
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