TEFL Course in Brisbane
Choose from a flexible study pattern for your CELTA in Brisbane, suitable for beginners and experienced teachers. Offering 4-week full-time course and 10-week part-time course, both leading to the same internationally recognised TEFL qualification from Cambridge.
Brisbane Course Highlights
- Minimum 120 contact hours between trainees and tutors
- 6 hours of assessed teaching practice and classroom observation
- Highly experienced, friendly and supportive tutors
- Follows the Cambridge CELTA syllabus and moderated by an external assessor approved by Cambridge
- Recognised by Australian universities, government bodies and ESL employers worldwide
- Job support and career development assistance provided
- Fees: $3100 (AUD), To book pay: $250 (AUD)
Note: No charges for applying. Fees, deposit to be paid only after submitting your application and been interviewed.
CELTA Brisbane Overview
The CELTA course in Brisbane is a well designed initial teacher training course with a minimum of 120 hours study period, including teaching practice, supervised lesson planning, peer observation and constructive feedbacks tailored to improve your confidence and professionalism in the classroom.
All tutors are accredited by the University of Cambridge, with top TEFL qualifications to their credit, having years of experience in teacher training. They are friendly, supportive and will handle all input sessions and teaching practice classes. You will have access to world-class facilities including air-conditioned classrooms, modern computer centers with free internet and a terrace with barbecue creating an ideal environment to complete your CELTA successfully.
This TEFL certification in Brisbane will qualify you as a professional English teacher, opening multiple opportunities to teach English in Australia and overseas. If you choose to remain in Australia, you can find openings in ELICOS institutions where teachers are currently in high demand or University language centers, Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions and the vast migrant education sector of the country.
Brisbane is undoubtedly the city to combine a TEFL course, such as a CELTA, with adventure in its pretty Southbank Parklands and pristine Brisbane River.
Brisbane has a strong and stable economy that provides a suitable background for TEFL graduates looking to begin their teaching career in Australia. More than just a multicultural city, Brisbane has a friendly population and a beautiful climate.
Requirements
- You should be 20 years old by the commencement date of the course. (Trainees can be accepted over 18 at the centre’s discretion.)
- While the course itself does not require you to have a degree, you should have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into primary or higher education.
- Possess high standard of competence in both written and spoken English.
- Non-native speakers require an English Proficiency level of IELTS 8.
Course Content
- The general principles and techniques of teaching and learning a foreign language
- Learners and teachers and the teaching and learning context
- Language analysis and awareness
- Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
- Planning and resources for different contexts
- Developing teaching skills and professionalism
- Classroom techniques and management skills
- Teaching practice and professional development
Assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course and there is no final examination. The two types of assessment are:
- Teaching Practice
- Written Assignments
To get the Cambridge CELTA certificate, you must pass both assessments.
Course Formats
- Full-time 4-week course:
- Runs Monday to Friday from 10:00 - 18:30. - Part-time 10-week course:
- Runs Mondays/Wednesdays from 15:15 - 21:15 and on Saturdays from 9:00 - 16:30.
CELTA Training Center Brisbane
Brisbane CELTA center is part of a group of language training centers operating across Australia, South Korea and Japan. The center is dedicated in providing a personalised level of approach from our tutors during and beyond your training period. The center is a proud member of the Association of Language Teaching Organisations (ALTO) and English Australia. We are also accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Index (ASQA).
Tutors at Brisbane Training Center
CELTA courses are run by a team of highly professional, experienced, and dedicated tutors accredited by the University of Cambridge. Personalised learning and small trainee-to-tutor ratio means each tutor knows you by name, understands your career goals and provide a level of support that is hard to beat.
Job Support and Assistance
The team of highly experienced tutors will not only teach you the practical skills required to be a TEFL teacher, but will also extend their support in helping you attain your career goals. There is a website you will be given access, which is dedicated to linking our graduates with several job opportunities across Australia, Asia, Latin America and Europe. The center partners with several world-leading institutions to ensure that our graduates get the best offers across the globe.
Relax during your CELTA in Brisbane where summer never ends! Visit the City Botanic Gardens on one of your weekends to see the first cultivated Macadamia tree in the world, or watch live operas in an underground reservoir at the Underground Opera Company.
Brisbane CELTA Course Dates
| # | Start Date ↑ | End Date | Format ↑ | Location ↑ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06-Jan-2020 (Mon) | 31-Jan-2020 | Full-time | Adelaide Street |
| 2 | 02-Mar-2020 (Mon) | 27-Mar-2020 | Full-time | Adelaide Street |
| 3 | 02-May-2020 (Sat) | 08-Jul-2020 | Part-time | Adelaide Street |
| 4 | 17-Aug-2020 (Mon) | 11-Sep-2020 | Full-time | Adelaide Street |
| 5 | 10-Oct-2020 (Sat) | 16-Dec-2020 | Part-time | Adelaide Street |
Course Price: Brisbane
- Fees: $3100 (AUD) *
- Deposit: $250 (AUD)
Schedule: Brisbane
- Full-time: 4 weeks - Mon to Fri from 10:00 - 18:30
- Part-time: 10 weeks - Mon, Wed from 17:15 - 21:15 and on Sat from 09:00 - 16.30
* Note:
- The price includes The University of Cambridge Assessment Fee.
- We do NOT accept payments until you have submitted your application and have been interviewed by a tutor.
You can take up an English teaching opportunity in a language school in Brisbane after your TEFL certification for a full feel of the city life and all its adventures.
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There is a flood of exciting activities to do in Brisbane during your CELTA, whatever your choice is. However, besides the variety of top tourist attractions like the Lone Pine Sanctuary and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha, there are some top activities you shouldn’t miss while you complete your TEFL course training in Brisbane.
Take a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane for an adrenaline-filled adventure at the South Bank Parklands and then go night kayaking at the wrecks off the shores of Moreton Island. With just the moonlight and led bulbs that attract fish and turtles, this night trip is a memorable adventure you should try.
If you’ve never been on a steam locomotive, then this is your chance. The last steam locomotive built in Australia, also called the Steam Train Sunday is available in Brisbane to give you a bumpily exciting ride across the city, giving you the feeling of an ancient traveler from history.
Finish off your adventure by trying the delicious foods and drinks of Brisbane. Begin with the Rainbow Latte, which you can find at the Piggy Back Café, then try the gnocchi with pork and fennel sausage.
You can take up an English teaching opportunity in a language school in Brisbane after your CELTA for a full feel of the city life and all its adventures.
