Part-Time TEFL Courses San Francisco, United States

Cambridge CELTA Part-Time

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Important Information

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Amazing offer for U.K. students:

THE CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCE

Please read below for more information...


Free Information Seminars

The school also offers free CELTA course information seminars to prospective trainees. The 2008 course dates are:

January 15th
March 15th
June 10th
August 12th
September 9th
October 28th

If you would like to attend please contact Cactus TEFL at: [email protected]

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Course Details

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Course ref.	3458
Course Type	Part-Time TEFL Courses
Min Age	20
Maximum Class Size	18
Exam Board Fee Included

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Course Description

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All successful participants receive the Cambridge University CELTA, the most widely recognized TEFL certificatea in the world. This CELTA program has been awarded a graduate credit recommendation of 6 semester hours towards a Masters Degree in TESOL. The course is not also accredited by the Cambridge University Examining Board, it is accredited by the State of California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Vocational Education (BPPVE) and the Commission on English Language program Accreditation (CEA) in Washington D.C.



Course features

- Pre-course language evaluation and interviewing of every applicant

- Unique 35-hour Pre-Course Assignment for all participants

- Detailed course manual

- Unique post-course teacher development pack (with video)

- Maximum of 18 participantsin each course (maximum of 6 trainees in each practice teaching group)

- Supervised teaching-practice with classes of foreign students

- Expert critiquing of teaching-practice lessons

- On-site observation of EFL lessons given by our trainers and other experienced EFL teachers

- Balanced program of lectures, seminars, demonstrations and workshops given by highly qualified and experienced faculty members

- Expert job guidance during and after training

- Information on EFL schools and job vacancies worldwide

- Computer and Internet access



The CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course, taught by highly qualified instructors with extensive EFL teaching experience, provides intensive, practical training for Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults. Trainees learn the basic methodology of teaching and are exposed to a wide variety of teaching techniques through supervised practice teaching of foreign students on site at our EFL school.

The CELTA is a passport to working and seeing the world, providing the necessary tools and practical training for graduates to pursue EFL teaching positions within the US and abroad. As demand for English Language Teaching continues to increase worldwide, more jobs are becoming available overseas than ever before.

Owing to the intensive nature of the course, trainees are obliged to attend 100% of the course.
While our trainees have an enjoyable learning experience, they are also expected to work hard and take their preparation seriously, turning in all assignments punctually. Final assessment for each trainee is based on active class participation, quality of written assignments and most importantly, a satisfactory level of teaching ability as demonstrated during the practice sessions.

Successful graduates will receive a "Pass" (an "A" or "B" grade will be given to exceptional trainees) and will be awarded a certificate issued by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate in England. The school will keep records of the assessment forms written by the trainers, the progress report given at the middle of the course and the final grade given to the trainees. References are readily made available to employers.

For students from the U.K. there is an offer so tempting you can't resist....
After every CELTA course you can sign up for the CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCE
You will mentor foreign students during a one week unforgettable sight-seeing trip through San Francisco. Not only will this be hugely beneficial for your teaching experience, but it will also give you a chance to get a true insight into this amazing part of the U.S. The price for a CELTA course and the California Experience is the same!

California Delights Tour:

Saturday:
Itinerary: Santa Cruz, Monterey & Carmel. Overnight in Salinas
Highlights: Mile long beach and famous amusement park

Sunday:
Itinerary: Hearst Castle. Overnight near Santa Barbara
Highlights: Moorish Castle with extensive gardens terraces, pools and walkways.

Monday:
Itinerary: Santa Barbara. Drive to Los Angeles. Overnight in Los Angeles.
Highlights: Long, sandy beaches, clear blue seas and magnificent weather.

Tuesday:
Itinerary: Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Overnight in Los Angeles.
Highlights: Experience the capital city of the movie industry.

Wednesday:
Itinerary: Long Beach or Disneyland. Overnight in L.A.
Highlights: Over 60 rides and attractions.

Thursday:
Itinerary: Drive towards Yosemite. Overnight in Bakersfield.

Friday:
Itinerary: Yosemite Tour Part 1. Overnight at Bug Lodge

Saturday:
Itinerary: Yosemite tour Part 2. Drive to San Francisco. Overnight near SFO airport.

Highlights: Yosemite National Park is a spectacular combination of mountain and valley scenery. It also houses some of the world's highest waterfalls and deepest forests.

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Accommodation Options

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As soon as you are accepted into a course, you should start arranging your accommodation. If you have any problems with finding suitable accommodation, the school will help. (Please note: if you arrange accommodation through the school, there is a 5% arrangement fee).

The school can help you to find a host family in San Francisco. A single room (halfboard) in a host family costs $230, a shared room $191.

Most people stay in a residence or hotel/club. The school has a list they can send you. They are all within walking-distance of the institute. People who stay in them say that they offer good value for money, but that they are certainly not luxurious! (Good hotels in San Francisco are very expensive. You can expect to pay between $900 and $1500 per month depending on the hotel, time of year, and type of room). Stays at Residence Clubs start at $399 per week.

We recommend that you book early, especially for accommodation during the summer period.

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School Details - San Francisco downtown

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This school is a language teaching and teacher training institution which has operated in San Francisco for over twenty years. It was the first institution to provide short, practical training programs in TESOL in the USA and the first to offer Cambridge University approved teacher training courses such as the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults or CELTA. St. Giles International San Francisco belongs to a group of language schools and teacher training centers founded in England in 1955, with centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil and China. The San Francisco center runs CELTA teacher training courses throughout the year and is the largest, most established Cambridge CELTA training center in the United States.

San Francisco
San Francisco has been the impressive backdrop of many a Hollywood blockbuster, and it doesn't take much imagination to picture famous car chases through its hilly streets or strategic fights at the top of Golden Gate bridge. In real life, however, the city is even more enthralling. Sitting on the tip of a 30 mile peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the San Francisco Bay to the north and east, its long, precipitous streets provide peeks to the glistening water below, morning mist rises mystically over the bridges and traditional tramways offer relief to sore legs. It is a city that delights visitors and locals alike, with its relaxed charm, bohemian chic and cultural spice. Top this off with a dazzling nightlife and you've got one of the most enchanting cities on America's west coast.

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How to Apply

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1. Choose the start date which interests you. If you’re still unsure, please choose an approximate date for now - you will be able to specify later.
2. Register your details with Cactus TEFL (1 minute) to help us track your application.
3. Download the application form and save it on your computer.
4. Complete it offline in your own time
5. Go back to www.cactustefl.com, sign in and submit your completed form.
6. We will keep you posted by email throughout the process.

You can also submit an application by fax, or post. We will explain how to do this on the application form. Please contact us if you would like us to post you an empty application form.

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Prices and Dates

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