Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector (APL) Level 4/5

Is this course for me?
This course is for teachers who have already completed the
Cambridge ESOL DELTA and want to be fully qualified to teach in the
learning and skills sector. The course covers the main government
policies which have influenced adult education in recent years and
how these are reflected in ESOL provision. Teaching basic literacy
and using ICT are also covered.
Subjects:

• Assessment, Planning and Resources
• Developing Literacy, Numeracy and ICT in the Classroom
• Developing Teaching Skills
• Language Learning Theories and Analysis of Language
• Professional Development
• The ESOL Context, including Government Policy

What can I do next?
This can lead to providing teachers with the fully qualified
teaching status in both the generic and ESOL areas.
This can lead to employment in:
Teaching EFL or ESOL in the UK or abroad
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have ESOL teaching practice in an appropriate
context and will need to attend a course briefing meeting.
During the course you will need to teach a lower and a higher
(L1/L2) class. You must have completed the CELTA within the last
five years. You should have either PGCE or a Certificate of
Education. Evidence of appropriate personal language and
communication skills, and language awareness at level 3. You need
to have Maths and IT Skills at Level 2 or evidence of potential to
achieve Level 2 by the end of the qualification. In order to obtain
the final qualification you will need to be registered with the
Institute for Learning.
How will I be assessed?
You must complete 75 hours of teaching practice. A minimum of 4
lessons will be observed by a course tutor. There are a number of
written assignments and an oral presentation.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
tbcExam fee:
N/A
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year of the 2009/2010 academic year
only.