St Giles is pleased to announce that we will be running a part-time DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) course from 4 September 2004 - 4 June 2005.

The Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults [DELTA] is administered and validated by the University of Cambridge (Cambridge ESOL). It is the most widely recognised qualification for English language teachers who already have experience of ELT and who wish to make ELT a career. The course covers theory and practice.

The course consists of:

1. 35 Input Sessions
These cover the six syllabus areas of:
1. Understanding, knowledge and awareness of language.
2. The background to teaching and learning English at adult level.
3. Resources and materials.
4. Working in the classroom.
5. Evaluation, monitoring and assessment.
6. Professional development.
These sessions will take place at St Giles Highgate on Saturday mornings.

2. Practical Teaching Assignments and Coursework
This involves lesson plans, observation and post lesson evaluation based on topics agreed with the tutors. There are a total of six Practical Teaching Assignments, one non-assessed, four internally assessed and one externally assessed. These will take place in the candidate's school.

3. Extended Written Assignment In addition to the written work involved in the practical teaching assignments, there will also be an extended written assignment involving a case-study (4000 - 4500 words).

To obtain the Cambridge DELTA, candidates must:

1. Successfully complete both the written and practical components (the five Practical Teaching Assignments and the Written Assignments).

2. Pass the written examination in June which consists of one 3½ hour paper.

Candidates should:

	Be aged 21 or over
	Have an initial ELT qualification (CELTA or equivalent) and two years' subsequent full-time English language teaching experience
	Be involved in class teaching of EFL/ESOL
	Be able to arrange to be observed at a minimum of two distinct levels
	Be able to arrange to observe other experienced teachers (this can be arranged at St Giles if necessary).

St Giles London Highgate is located at 51 Shepherds Hill, Highgate, London N6 5QP. It is a 5-minute walk from Highgate Underground Station (Northern Line).

The course takes place over 3 terms with input sessions on Saturday mornings, 9.30 - 13.00

4 September to 11 December 2004

8 January to 3 April 2005

16 April to 4 June 2005 *

* No session on 2 or 31 May 2005

£990 plus Cambridge Examination Fee (£206.50) payable to St Giles Educational Trust.

Apply to:

St Giles Educational Trust
The Teacher Training Department
St Giles Highgate
51 Shepherds Hill
LONDON N6 5QP

Tel: 020 8340 0828
Fax: 020 8348 9389
Email: edtrust@stgiles.co.uk