Cambridge CELTA Course in Kyiv

Kyiv is one of Eastern Europe's major educational centers with world-class educational institutions and historical landmarks, providing a great mix of prospects and adventure for ESL teachers.

TEFL Certification in Kyiv, Ukraine

Taking a TEFL certification in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital and its most populous city come with a lot of benefits, including a fascinating architecture and promising opportunities in the teaching industry. Located along the Dnieper River, Kyiv offers an attractive landscape, a warm summer climate, and an exciting array of cathedrals to explore. The fascinating culture and friendly people make Kyiv a beautiful city for teachers willing to take a CELTA.

The course is suitable for both experienced and new teachers willing to teach and travel. You can either take the CELTA at Kyiv as a full-time course over four weeks or part-time course, usually lasting about ten weeks.

During the CELTA course, you will learn effective methods of English language analysis to enable you to make the language more meaningful to learners who speak a different language.

Our continuous practice teaching sessions and support also help boost your confidence with the knowledge of a variety of delivery methods. We have Cambridge accredited tutors who explore an individual approach to teaching, thereby ensuring individual and collective progress.

At the end of the course, our trainees will have developed a knowledge of language skills, correction techniques, pronunciation, and the ability to create their classroom materials. Also, trainees will have a heightened sense of self-confidence enough to face any ESL classroom in the word and deliver lessons effectively.

Kyiv Course Highlights - A Quick Glance

  • A minimum of 120 contact hours at our center, with additional hours spent outside class for self-study: background reading, lesson planning and assignment writing.
  • Trainees are involved in lesson planning, language analysis, observation of peers and experienced teachers, reflection on their teaching practice and feedback from trainers.
  • 6 hours of assessed teaching practice along with peer observation.
  • 6 hours of observation of live lessons taught by experienced ELT professionals.
  • On-going job support, suitable assistance and continous professional development services.

Kyiv Course Dates

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the CELTA courses continue to be delivered Online. However, both Mixed-mode and Face-to-face courses are being conducted depending on the interest. Please contact us to inquire about the specific course formats available.

Note that, an Online CELTA holds the same value as the Face-to-face course, and is equally recognized by ESL employers worldwide.

Kyiv Course Details

Entry Requirements

  • You should be 20 years old by the commencement date of the course (trainees can be accepted over 18 at the center’s discretion).
  • While the course itself does not require you to have a degree, you should have a standard of education equivalent to that required for an entry into primary or higher education.
  • Have a strong command, awareness of English language with equal skills over verbal and written English so as to follow the course and complete the assignments.

Course Syllabus

Some of the main units of learning are:

  • Learners and teachers and the teaching and learning context
  • Language analysis and awareness
  • Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
  • Planning and resources for different contexts
  • Developing teaching skills and professionalism
  • Classroom observation and management skills
  • Teaching practice and guidelines

Assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course and there is no final examination. The two types of assessment are:

  • Teaching Practice
  • Written Assignments

CELTA course trainees will always be kept informed of their progress during the course and an external assessor, appointed by Cambridge English, moderates each course.

Teaching Practice, Observation

Teaching practice is an integral part of the course where trainees work in groups to plan, observe and give feedback to each other.

  • Six hours of assessed teaching practice with real students in real classes.
  • Detailed oral and written feedback of your teaching practice.
  • Observation of both peer and qualified ELT teachers for six hours.

CELTA Training Center in Kyiv

We have three world-leading CELTA institutes at Kyiv dedicated to providing quality teacher training to CELTA candidates from all over the world. These centers at Kyiv were established to offer language courses like the CELTA for the overall development of professional ESL teachers.

Starokyivka Center: Located at 10-G, Starokyivka Street, Business Center "Vector," Kyiv City, Our Starokyivska center was established over two decades ago as a teacher development organization. The center is close to the metro station and other spectacular spots in the city, making it easy for CELTA trainees to travel through Kyiv and explore during their free time.

Bohdana Center: Our Bohdana center is situated at 7 Bohdana Havrylyshyna Street, "Politechnichnyi Instytut" Metro Station, Kyiv. Like all of our centers, CELTA courses at Bohdana are moderated by a team of professional teacher trainers who are dedicated to promoting the communicative approach, the most effective and modern methodology of teaching.

Yaroslaviv Center: Our third but equally standard CELTA center is located at Ukraine 01054, st Yaroslaviv Val 13/2- B, Golden Gate. Our best strength at Yaroslaviv is in the professional background off our trainers and the passionate way by which they support the ambitions of individual CELTA trainees.

Job Support and Placement: Kyiv, Ukraine

At all our Kyiv centers, we are concerned with both the professional development and career ambitions of all trainees. As a result, we render assistance in different forms in ensuring that our CELTA graduates fully optimize their CELTA certificate and get settled in fulfilling positions at the end of their training.

We advise on CV building and how to best perform during job interviews. We also organize professional development workshops where our CELTA qualified teachers can stay connected to opportunities within the ELT global market.

Why Choose CELTA in Kyiv?

Ukraine is a popular destination for ESL teachers, and as the country's capital city, Kyiv accounts for a large part of teaching opportunities. ESL jobs are mostly available in foreign language schools, private teaching, and private companies. Students and business professionals form the majority of private students, and teachers with a CELTA can earn from these openings.

Most teaching opportunities for teachers who complete their CELTA in Kyiv can be found in the spring, and the peak period for teachers to get hired is September at the start of the school year. You should expect a salary between 1,500 USD and 3,000 USD per month with about 25 hours of work weekly. Also, teachers who take on private tutoring may earn an extra USD 25 per hour.

Kyiv is a beautiful city and an exciting location to acquire a CELTA certificate, teach and experience an astonishing European lifestyle. The city is known for its low cost of living with an average monthly living cost of about USD 800.

Things to do in Kyiv, Ukraine while taking a CELTA

Kyiv is an attractive city to visit with over 900 cathedrals, monuments, and architectural edifices. The city is one of the significant attraction centers in Ukraine and has a lot of fascinating attractions. During your CELTA in Kyiv, be sure to make out some time to admire some of the most beautiful parts of the city.

Saint Sophia's Cathedral is one of the most popular attractions and the best place to begin your adventure in Kyiv. Climb to the bell tower of the cathedral and get a stunning view of the city. The St Andrew's Church is also a spot to visit with its stunning Baroque architectural design. There is also the Kyiv Perchersk Lavra Monastery, one of the oldest in the country and the magnificent Mariinsky Palace.

While you are in Kyiv, watch out for festivals or exhibitions taking place at the Mystetskyi Arsenal. This grand art quarter is located right at the heart of Kyiv and is usually alive with exciting activities you will remember for a lifetime. Visit the National Art Museum of Ukraine and Mikail Bulgakov Museum for a captivating history of the country.

While you are being carried away with the pleasant features of Kyiv, don't forget to try out some of their delicious foods. The Kyiv cuisine is diverse, and a lot of local delicacies are made with potatoes. The most popular local foods you should try include the hot beetroot soup called Borscht, the eater bread, Paska, and Varenyky with mashed potatoes filling.

Start your CELTA in Kyiv. Earn an internationally recognized teaching qualification while you enjoy the interesting history and beautiful culture of Kyiv.

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