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This intake

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00 CET Time Zone/Budapest Time zone

Who it's for

Requirements

General entry criteria for this course. Centers confirm the final check after you apply.

  • English Level

    High C1-C2

  • Education

    Secondary / Higher Ed

  • Teaching Experience

    None required

Next steps

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application. You will first complete a short pre-screening (one written and one spoken question), followed by the pre-interview task. Once submitted, the center will invite you to an interview before an official offer is made.

Complete every step before the application deadline on 08 Jan 2027.

Any questions?

  1. Apply

    Click Apply to submit your application on ELTica.

  2. Pre-application

    Short screening questions before the center reviews you.

  3. Pre-interview task

    A written task the center sets before interview.

  4. Interview

    A live interview with an experienced tutor.

  5. Offer

    The center accepts or declines your application.

What you study

Syllabus

Foundational practical qualification for teaching adult learners. Assessed through 6 hours of observed teaching practice and 4 written assignments.

  1. Topic 1

    Learners, Teachers & Context

    Understanding cultural backgrounds, learning motivations, teacher roles, and contextual factors in adult English language education.

    • Learner Motivation
    • Contextual Factors

  2. Topic 2

    Language Analysis & Skills

    Analyzing grammar, vocabulary, and phonology alongside instructional frameworks for receptive (reading/listening) and productive (speaking/writing) skills.

    • Language Analysis
    • Skills Development

  3. Topic 3

    Planning & Resource Adaptation

    Structuring lessons, selecting authentic materials, adapting coursebook activities, and using digital teaching tools.

    • Lesson Planning
    • Material Adaptation

  4. Topic 4

    Classroom Execution & Reflection

    Managing classroom interaction, staging activities, providing feedback, self-evaluating performance, and setting professional goals.

    • Classroom Management
    • Reflective Practice

How you are assessed

Assessment

  • Teaching Practice

    6 hours of assessed teaching across at least two learner proficiency levels.

  • 4 Written Assignments (750–1,000 words each)

    Focus on the Learner; Language Related Tasks; Language Skills Related Tasks; Lessons from the Classroom.

  1. Pass

    Meets fundamental standards in planning, teaching delivery, and assignments.

  2. Pass B

    Consistently accurate language analysis, clear planning, and effective teaching control.

  3. Pass A

    Exceptional independence, precise planning, superior language awareness, and highly effective execution.