DELTA
DELTA Dates & Fees 2012-2013
Upcoming Module One course: 09/01/2013 - 22/05/2013
Upcoming Module Two course: 05/10/2012 - 05/06/2013
Upcoming Module Three courses: 05/10/2012 - 09/11/2012; 25/01/2013 - 25/02/2013
DELTA (University of Cambridge ESOL Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults), is the TEFL qualifcation intended for practising and experienced English language teachers. As from September 2008 Cambridge ESOL has introduced the modular DELTA in three modules. The aims of our courses are to provide in-service training for the Module One examination, Module 
Two teaching practice and Module Three extended assignment and to assist you in the development of your capacities as a teacher. The course balances theory and practice and you will be encouraged to build on your experience as well as to learn from the experience and knowledge of others. The modular framework aims to provide an accessible professional development programme with flexible entry points. Candidates may choose to do any or all of the modules and have the opportunity to focus on a specialist area of teaching in Modules Two and Three. Each module is assessed independently and is separately certificated. Achievement of a Pass in all three modules confers the status of a full Delta qualification.
Summary of Modules and Course Organisation
- Module One focuses on your understanding of the background to teaching and learning in a range of contexts. It is tested by one exam taken as two one and a half hour papers on the first Wednesdays of June and December.
- Module Two is about Practical Teaching. It focuses on your awareness and expertise in professional practice in a range of contexts and is tested by 5 practical assignments that involve written work and observation by a tutor of your teaching on a number of occasions. The lessons you teach are with specially arranged classes at our centre.
- Module Three focuses on a chosen specialisation and includes a focus on syllabus design, testing and assessment. It is tested by an extended written assignment which is submitted for assessment.
DELTA courses are delivered in 2 basic ways around the world: online and face to face. These combined give a third format of delivery: blended learning. Although applicants can take the modules in any order, we recommend that the modules are completed in chronological order so that maximum professional development is achieved.
International House - Accademia Britannica provides the following options for each module:
Module One requires 16 weeks of study in two modes of delivery: online or blended. The online option requires basic computer skills in order to complete 18 online tasks and one mock exam. The blended learning option involves 18 online tasks, one mock exam and 8 face to face seminars.
Module Two involves 5 practical assignments and is delivered via blended learning. The face to face component entails teaching practice and attendance of seminars at our centre. The blended learning option involves tutor guidance online.
Module Three involves an extended written assignment of 4,000-4,500 words. A tutor will be assigned to you for consultation over 4 tutorials of thirty minutes duration. This module can be followed in three ways: face to face, online or blended learning.
To download more info about the DELTA at IH Rome click here: DELTA info 2012
For a complete syllabus of the Modular DELTA please visit: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/assets/pdf/delta_syllabus2008.pdf
Visit the Cambridge ESOL DELTA page: http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/teaching-awards/delta-faq.html
Applicants should have an initial ELT/TESOL/TEFL qualification, such as CELTA, two years’ wide-ranging teaching experience with large classes and preferably be currently teaching classes in a language school. Applicants are accepted on the completion of a successful interview.
Click here to download an application form 
