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Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to
Adults — Professional Recognition for Experienced ELT Teachers
What is DELTA?
DELTA is the Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to
Adults, one of the world’s foremost qualifications for experienced
ELT professionals.
This comprehensive training programme is ideal for those wishing
to acquire new insights and a deeper understanding of ELT. Advanced
training includes teaching practice, lesson observations and supervised
teaching assignments. DELTA offers a well-proven fast track to professional
recognition and can open up new careers in teacher training, school
management, ELT publishing and many others.
Who is DELTA for?
Participants will normally have a range of experience teaching
English as a foreign language to adults, involving work in different
contexts to a variety of nationalities and levels. This means at
least two years' full time teaching (approximately 1,200 hours)
within the last 5 years. Participants must also have either the
CELTA or the Trinity College, London CertTESOL qualification.
Where can I stay during the course?
If you need accommodation in London whilst studying your DELTA,
our Accommodation Officer can arrange various types of accommodation.
Find out more.
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For full DELTA course information, please download our brochure:
Click here to download
Full Course Information (PDF)
How long is the DELTA course?
DELTA is a part-time course lasting 16 weeks.
What is the timetable?
Theory sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 18:30 –
21:30 and on two Saturdays from 10:00 – 14:00. Teaching practice
sessions are every 3rd week (possibly starting in Week 1) on Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday form 18:30 – 20:30. Please see Fees
and Dates for further details.
DELTA Course Details
DELTA courses are intended for participants with previous teaching
experience and are designed to ensure a balance between the demands
of practical application and the latest classroom management theory.
The Oxford House DELTA course will bring your ELT skills and knowledge
to the next recognised level. The course will enable you to acquire
a deeper understanding of the principles and practice of ELT to
adults, examine current best practice and apply new techniques to
your teaching experience.
The Oxford House DELTA course focuses on the following elements:
- The background to teaching and learning English at adult level
- Using and adapting resources and materials
- Procedures and techniques for working in the classroom
- Evaluation, monitoring and assessment
- Language awareness
- Professional development
In particular, your training will cover:
- Teaching Practice: you will work in a teaching practice group
of two or three with an experienced practice supervisor. Over
the course, you will teach 10 hours, four of which are observed
internally by your supervisor and assessed externally by UCLES.
In addition, one hour is observed and assessed by the UCLES examiner.
- Observations: you will observe and be observed by your colleagues
and be encouraged to give feedback and guidance.
- Input sessions: you will work with our team of teacher trainers
to gain confidence in the latest ELT trends and theories. You
will then apply this during your own teaching and exams.
- Practical Assignment: you will undertake assignments that explore
relationships between teaching practice and fundamental classroom
principles.
- Classroom Research: you will research areas of the DELTA syllabus
and share your knowledge with other trainees.
- Mock Exam: you will be set a practice examination and explore
past exam questions throughout your training.
- Exam Technique: you will be given detailed guidance on tips
and strategies that you can use to help achieve your best examination
results.
You will be supported throughout by professionally qualified trainers
with senior ELT experience. In addition, you will also have access
to library resources including professional books, publications,
multimedia titles and Internet access. There will also be plenty
of opportunity to discuss the latest ELT theories with like-minded
colleagues from around the world.
DELTA Assessment
There are three components on which you will be assessed. These
are:
- Coursework: Includes both assessed and non-assessed work.
- Extended Assignment: This is a case study of a learner. Supervised
by Oxford House. Marked externally by UCLES.
- Written Examination: This is set and marked externally by UCLES.
For further information contact our DELTA Officer Tel: +44 (0)
20 7580 9785 or e-mail delta@oxfordhouse.co.uk
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Fees & Dates
Click here for course dates and fees
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Please note that enrolment on our courses is subject to the following:
- Teaching done as part of the course or scheme is unpaid
- Changes
in the policy of Cambridge ESOL, be they administrative or academic,
may force changes to the details outlined in our information
- Deposits
are non-refundable
- The balance of fees is refundable / partly
refundable in the case of cancellation with written notice before
the course is due to start - 6 weeks or more: 100%; 4-6 weeks:
50%; 0-4 weeks: 25%
- Once the course has started, fees will
not be refunded, unless under extreme circumstances, which will
be the decision of the College
- Course fees include examination
fees, which are non-refundable
- Examination fees are payable
by Oxford House College only where candidates take the Classroom
Teaching examination at Oxford House College, London and also
wish to take the written papers in London; where candidates wish
to take the written papers in another location there may be an
additional fee
- The course fee includes the examination fee only in
the year in which the course is taken
- If you submit a written
assignment or take a mock examination after the course deadline,
there will be a charge of £30 per assignment or paper to
be marked
- Should you fail to take one of your classroom
teaching observations on any course, there will normally be no
opportunity for you to re-take this, but if you are allowed to
re-take this observation, you will be charged a fee of £50
- The College cannot guarantee that the requested course will
take place if there are insufficient candidates enrolled on the
course; if the College has to cancel a course, a full refund
of fees will be made to candidates
- Candidates may only be granted a transfer
from one course to another under the following conditions:
- Transfer can only be made if there is a place available
on the requested course
- Candidates transferring to another
course must pay a second £100 deposit
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We have made it fast and simple for you to register and pay for
your DELTA course at Oxford House College, London. You may do this:
- In person
If you are in London, just visit us at the college any weekday
between 08:30 - 20:30 on weekdays and 08:30 - 17:00 on Saturdays.
Our friendly staff will answer any questions and help you complete
your DELTA Enrolment Form.
- By telephone
Call us on + 44 (0) 20 7580 9785 to discuss all aspects of your
DELTA course and make bookings.
- Book over the Internet, by post or fax
You may download
our DELTA Enrolment Form or request it by post, fax or e-mail.
You may then complete the details and return it to us.
Payments:
We accept payments by:
- Cash: in person only - do not send cash through
the post.
- Credit Card: all major credit cards accepted
- Bank Transfer:
| A bank transfer must
be made to the account below: |
| Name and Address |
Barclays
Bank
Marble Arch Corporate Banking
P.O. Box 32016
London,
NW1 2ZH |
| Sort Code: |
20 - 65- 63 |
| Account Number: |
60112127 |
| Account Name: |
Oxford House College |
| SWIFT Code: |
BARC GB22 |
| IBAN |
GB09BARC 206563 60112127 |
| When you have made
the bank transfer please make sure that you send a copy
of the bank transfer to the College (fax + 44 20 7323
4582). |
| Cheque Payment |
| Please make your cheque
payable to Oxford House College and send it to address
below: |
| Address |
Oxford House College
28 Market Place
London W1W 8AW |
| Fax |
+44 020 7323 4582 |
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Training to pass your DELTA diploma is a major step in your
continuing professional development. If you have any questions
about preparing for DELTA, no matter how large or small, please
feel free to contact
us.
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Our staff are fully experienced in speaking with international
candidates and have a caring approach to your continuing professional
development. Whatever your question, no matter how large or
small, we will always provide a fast answer. Contact us today:
DELTA Officer
Oxford House College
28 Market Place
London
United Kingdom
W1A 8AW
Telephone: + 44 20 7580 9785
Fax: + 44 20 7323 4582
E-mail: delta@oxfordhouse.co.uk
Please call between the hours of 08:30 - 20:30 on weekdays
and 09:00 - 17:00 on Saturdays.
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Your DELTA course fees include free lifetime membership of
the Oxford House Evening Seminar Club. This monthly event is
the ideal opportunity to listen to celebrated ELT speakers talk
about the latest developments in teaching methodology and practice.
Sessions combine theory with practice. Previous speakers include
Michael Swan, Mike McCarthy, Susan Kay and Mario Rinvolucri.
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