Cambridge CELTA Course in Oviedo

Located in northern Spain between the Cantabrian Mountains and the Bay of Biscay, Oviedo, Asturias capital city, and home to the famous Gothic Cathedral provides the perfect setting for taking a CELTA.

TEFL Certification in Oviedo, Spain

The variety of local cuisine in Oviedo like the Fabada Asturiana (bean stew), Pitu de Celaya (special free-range chicken) is sure to leave you wanting more. Home to several UNESCO heritage sites, this town provides unending scenes and history for you to indulge in while take your CELTA.

At our Oviedo center, we run our courses based on the approved Cambridge CELTA syllabus. These courses have been designed to cater to the needs of both beginners and experienced teachers, and help them meet the requirements of prospective employers.

There are theoretical course inputs on language analysis and awareness and teaching contexts, as well as highly practical sessions. This includes hands-on teaching practice, giving you a chance to practice teaching techniques you have learned in real-life situations.

We also assess our students’ progress through written assignments. Group discussions are encouraged as we believe the exchange of ideas is essential. Our tutors are always available to assist you and make the learning process smoother.

Oviedo 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.

Oviedo 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.

Oviedo 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 Oviedo

Our Oviedo CELTA center is situated at Calle Francisco Bances Candamo right in the heart of the city. It is surrounded by popular venues like the Piscinas Municipales, Estadio Carlos Tartiere, and the Instituto de Educacion Secundaria la Eria (Institute of Secondary Education).

The facilities within our center have been put in place to ease your learning experience and to ensure you get the best training possible. These facilities include well-ventilated classrooms, audio rooms, quiet areas at strategic locations within the campus for group meetings, and personal study time.

We also have a library with a fantastic collection of resources and research papers on language teaching.

Job Support and Placement: Oviedo, Spain

At our Oviedo center, supporting our CELTA students after graduation is regarded as a top priority. We are committed to rendering all the help we can in connecting you to job opportunities all over the world.

As part of this commitment, we offer letters of recommendations and references to our graduates.

The center also provides job updates around the world to ease teachers' search for employment while our relationship with schools in the city gives our graduates an edge in interviews.

Why Choose CELTA in Oviedo?

Oviedo’s position as a capital city makes it a hot spot for several economic and socio-political activities in the region. A significant point is the inclusion of non-Spanish speaking participants in these activities which have created an increase in demand for English translators in and around the city.

Oviedo is home to a lot of schools from elementary to universities in need of English tutors. There are translators in demand by churches and embassies, and business owners are also employers of English tutors.

As an English tutor in Oviedo, estimated earnings vary. Public school teachers should expect to earn about 2,600 EUR per month, although this is subject to tax deductions while private tutors earn about 15 EUR an hour.

In comparison to bigger Spanish cities like Madrid and Barcelona, Oviedo’s monthly cost of living is not expensive. Estimated to be at 600 Euros, you can save more by buying cheap fresh produce from the local market in the city instead of visiting big supermarkets.

Things to do in Oviedo, Spain while taking a CELTA

Oviedo has become popular due to its increasing number of fascinating public sculptures that can be found all around the city. Varying in style and topic, these sculptures depict almost everything about the city, such as the famous people in Oviedo's history and fictional figures. There is even a bronze sculpture for "Rufo", a stray dog adopted by the people of the city.

Oviedo is also home to pre-Romanesque churches like the Santa Maria de Bendones, Iglesia San Tirso and Iglesia de San Julián de los Prados. Another place to visit is the Palace of the Count of Toreno, considered to be one of the city's most beautiful historic structures.

Oviedo also offers you the opportunity to watch a Zarzuela (musical comedies) at the Teatro Campoamor. Finally, do not miss out on the city's favorite beverage, the sidar(cider) at the sidreria (cider bars) in the old town. The city also has a lot of free to enter dance clubs. Be sure to take in the thrilling nightlife in a dance club.

Get your CELTA in Oviedo. The city’s culture and sights would leave you in awe and make your study period more enjoyable.

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