NZLC CELTA Course 2022 & 2023

Information Pack and Application Tasks

What is CELTA?
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an international recognized teacher
training course that will give you the qualification you need to teach English to speakers of other languages in
any country, both English and non-English speaking. The CELTA is the most widely recognised qualification in
English language teaching and will qualify you to teach English as a foreign language in NZ and overseas.

Certificates are awarded by Cambridge Assessment English. Course tutors are experienced English
language teachers who have taught in a wide range of professional situations and are accredited CELTA
trainers. All courses are externally moderated by Cambridge English, ensuring that standards are
maintained.

Being awarded CELTA is one of the language competency requirements for teaching in Aotearoa New
Zealand (https://teachingcouncil.nz/getting-certificated/for-overseas-trained-teachers/language-
competency-requirements/#englishevidence).

CELTA is an initial TESOL qualification. The terms “TESOL” and “TEFL” are used in different ways by different
people and do not refer to specific courses and qualifications.

Here is some common terminology used in the TESOL/TEFL industry:

• ESL – English as a Second Language (has become an umbrella term for many different kinds of
teaching contexts)
• ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages (which has largely replaced the term ESL in the UK)
• EFL – English as a Foreign Language (is less used nowadays and describes the study of English in the
student’s home country, or for a limited period in an English-speaking country)
• TEFL – Teaching English as a Foreign Language
• TESOL – Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (At NZLC, we use TESOL to refer to a
course for non-native speakers of English who want to teach in their home country)
• TECSOL–
TECSOL Teaching English to Child Speakers of Other Languages (At NZLC, we use TECSOL to refer to a
course for non-native speakers of English who want to teach young learners in their home country)

Who is CELTA for?

CELTA is just what you’re looking for if you are:
• Looking for a career change
• Planning on moving or travelling overseas, eager to meet and know people from all walks of life
• Interested in gaining an internationally recognized teaching qualification
• Passionate about getting practical knowledge, hands-on teaching experience and essential
classroom confidence
• A recent graduate with little or no teaching experience
• A teacher of other subjects wanting to retrain as an English language teacher
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Why study CELTA at NZLC?

“I took the CELTA at NZLC initially because I wanted to do it as soon as possible and NZLC was the school that
was offering it the soonest to when I started looking. I didn't think much about the differences between doing it
in 5 weeks or 4 weeks beforehand. But now that I've done it, I couldn't imagine doing the 4 week course. The
CELTA is stressful and compact and shortening it more sounds extremely intense. - Johnathan P”

• NZLC offers a unique 5-week course instead of the more usual 4-week course, so students
have more time to research written assignments and plan lessons. Students can have a
greater enjoyment of the whole experience with less pressure/reduced stress.
• NZLC is a Cambridge Assessment English approved centres
• Over 98% passing rate
• Over 80% of our graduates find employment in ELT after completing the course
• A reputable NZQA Category 1 Language School Winner of the ST Star Award English School in the
Southern Hemisphere 5 years in a row!
• The largest language school in New Zealand with lots of teaching opportunities available
• In-course and post-course employment support, including job workshops, Q&A session on how to
get your first teaching job delivered by NZLC’s Academic Department, job placement support etc.
• Be trained by our internationally experienced tutors who have undergone a rigorous selection and
training process that is monitored by Cambridge.
• Perfect location right next to the vibrant Viaduct harbour, surrounded by the water and minutes
away from Britomart transport station and ferry terminal.

What do our graduates say about the NZLC CELTA course?

course?
(Q.
Q. Would you recommend this course to someone who is interested in doing it?)
it?)

A. YES!
YES!
“You will be stretched in ways you can't imagine. Not only will you develop skills and resources for putting
together effective lessons, you will also be exposed to great role modelling from experienced teachers. The
course tutors have a wealth of knowledge which they happily share.

A. 12
120% recommended
“If you want to be an excellent English teacher, this course is worth every dollar. You will gain a strong
understanding of how to teach well and manage a classroom and build rapport with your students.

A. Definitely
“The TP and feedback are the most valuable things I got from the course, and it has been a great experience! I
gained so much experience in a short period of time with these lessons.

A. Thank you NZLC

“From beginning to end, I have enjoyed every step along the way. Even though it’s a lot of hard work
it’s very doable. Especially in a school like NZLC. Everything was really well organized, every little
detail. The course ran very smoothly!

A. Loved it!
“I think anyone who completes this course satisfactorily will feel confident about teaching with the skills
they've learned and the experience they've gained.

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Who can apply for CELTA?
CELTA is suitable for native speakers of English, but is also open to non-native speakers who have native
speaker competence in both spoken and written English. Applicants must fulfil the following
requirements:
 be aged 18 +
 be a native English speaker or have an equivalent level in English (C1+ to C2 or Advanced CAE ‘A’
or ‘B’ grade or IELTS 7.5)
 meet the academic Requirement (University Entrance (UE) or equivalent)
 have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to complete
successfully the written assignments and the assessment of practice teaching

Can I teach English to children?

children?
CELTA is designed to teach people of 13 years or over. If you are interested in teaching children of 6 to 12
years old then NZLC TECSOL (TESOL for Children) might be an option for you. You can either take TECSOL
itself or take it as an extension to CELTA course. Please note that NZLC TECSOL course is designed for non-
native English speakers but our TECSOL is based on CELT Young Learners and it covers the theory and peer
teaching & feedback. Also Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) Young Learner module preparation
is included. NZLC offers a special rate for native English speakers or have an equivalent level in English.

NZLC TECSOL (Full Time, 6 weeks)

2023 Schedule: 20 Feb – 31 Mar or 7 Aug to 15 Sep in 2023
Course Fee: Normally - $2880 / Extension to CELTA - $1000 / TECSOL Only - $1440
Material Fee: $100 Cambridge TKT Young Learner exam fee: $120

Who will train me?

Linda Martin is NZLC’s Teacher Training and Development Coordinator and one of our CELTA course tutors. She is a
qualified CELTA trainer with qualifications including Delta, a master’s in language acquisition, and a BA in English
literature. She has extensive international teaching experience, and has worked with students from a range of
countries and backgrounds over the course of her career. She is passionate about helping people reach their goals
and equipping them with the tools they need for the next challenge, whether this be English language skills or
teaching tactics.

Rhian Owen is NZLC's Academic Manager and CELTA tutor. She has over 10 years’ experience as a teacher trainer
and 8 years’ experience as a CELTA trainer. During her ESOL career she has worked for extended periods of time in
Japan, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. She also has experience teaching a wide range of different courses,
including General English, IELTS, Cambridge exams, young learners and Business English. She is passionate about
helping teachers with their professional development whether they are experienced or at the start of their career.

Equal opportunities
opportunities
NZLC is an Equal Opportunities employer and training centre. We welcome applications from all adults
regardless of age, race, gender, physical ability or sexual orientation.

What are the career possibilities with CELTA?

Most English speaking countries and non-English speaking countries are very keen to employ Cambridge
CELTA trained teachers. CELTA ensures that you have a globally recognised qualification that is accepted
as a standard in most parts of the world. Additionally, because of the shortage of teachers with the CELTA,
you will be able to be far more selective about where you choose to work and to command better terms
and conditions. The CELTA qualification also gives you access to a range of further study options as your
career develops – after a few years of practice you can take the Cambridge Diploma in Teaching English to
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Speakers of Other Languages (Delta). This course will help you move into academic management, teacher
training or materials development, for example.

What is the basic CELTA course content?

The core of the course is six hours of teaching practice. In this time, CELTA students teach a variety of
lesson types to adult learners of English at two different levels. The supervised teaching practice is
supported with guided lesson planning and personalised feedback on lessons. There are seminars or
workshops each day, which include demonstration lessons, discussion of teaching principles and
techniques, materials evaluation, and language analysis for teaching purposes. Students also observe six
hours of teaching by experienced teachers and teacher trainers in language classes at the school or on
DVD. In addition, students write four assignments (750 -1000 words each) on language teaching and
learning.

Sample course timetable (week 1)

The courses run for 20 days over 5 weeks from 10:00 – 17:45, Monday to Thursday (if public holiday falls
in any days, there will be a class on Friday). As the course is very intensive, you will also need to allow time
in the evenings, on Fridays and weekends for planning lessons and writing assignments.
TIME MON TUE WED THU
10:00 --11:20
--11:20 Introduction to the Receptive Skills Vocabulary Teaching Presenting &
Course Practising Language
11:40—
11:40 —13:00 Language Awareness Skills Workshop Phonology Lesson Planning

13:45—
13:45—14:25 Introduction to Observation Teaching Practice Feedback
Teaching Practice Feedback
14:45—
14:45—16:45 Lesson Observation Teaching Practice

17:00—
17:00—17:45 Supervised Lesson Supervised Lesson Planning
Planning

How is the CELTA course assessed?

The course assessment is continuous; there is no final “exam.” The training centre will make the
assessment procedure as transparent as possible. Students are able to ask their trainer at any point in the
course how they are progressing and what they can do to improve. Students are made fully aware of the
criteria for assessment throughout the course and are given tutorial sessions to focus on strengths and to
identify areas in need of development.

How is the CELTA course graded?

The grades awarded are Pass, Pass B and Pass A and are based primarily on teaching ability and competence
in lesson planning. About 20% or more of candidates are awarded Pass B, 5 % Pass A and 70% Pass.

The written assignments are also taken into account for the final grade. Award of the CELTA requires
meeting Cambridge criteria for the ability to teach adult learners of English. On very rare occasions,
students can fail the course if they do not meet the standards. In this case they will not be certified. If
any student is at risk of failing they are offered additional tutor time and support.

At NZLC we make every effort to be explicit and clear about the grading system. Each lesson is graded
with tutor comments explaining the grade and how, if it is appropriate, the grade could be improved for
the next lesson. During the course you will have ongoing oral and written feedback and two individual

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tutorials with your tutor who will explain how you are progressing and support you. A certificate, issued
by Cambridge ESOL, is sent out approximately six weeks after the end of the course.

When
When are the 2022/2023
2022/2023 NZLC CELTA planned course dates?
• 7 November – 8 December 2022
• 1 May – 1 Jun 2023
• 20 Nov – 21 Dec 2023

Enrolment is restricted to a maximum and a minimum size, so we recommend submitting your application as
soon as possible. On rare occasions NZLC Auckland may cancel a course if the minimum number is not met.
This decision will be made 8 weeks before the start of the course. NZLC will notify applicants and you will be
entitled to a full refund of any fees paid to NZLC.

Applicants are advised to apply more than two months before the start date to give themselves time to
prepare for the course

How much does the course cost?

Total of NZ $3,400 (or NZ $3,300 with early bird discount) including GST, including:
• Enrolment Fee: $250
• Material Fee: $100
• Cambridge ESOL Fee: $300
• Tuition Fee: $2750 (or $2650 with early bird discount)
Course participants are not normally eligible for student loans but any enquiries should be directed to the
appropriate authority.

Early bird special:

special: Receive a $100 discount if you book (and pay the $500 deposit) 7 weeks before
before the start date.

What accommodation is available in the area?

The school can arrange homestay accommodation (half board: $320 per week, plus accommodation
arrangement fee $300) and can advise course participants about hostel or hotel accommodation.

Enrolment procedure
procedure
Step 1 – Complete application tasks
Complete the application tasks on p8 – 12 (p8 – 11: type directly on this form, p12: scanned copy or photo
of handwriting of this task completed on a sheet of paper) and email it to [email protected] or send it to
the Teacher Training Department at NZLC Auckland. NZLC Auckland is happy to accept copies of
completed application tasks from other Cambridge CELTA centres.

Step 2 – Interview
If your application task meets the required standard, we will send you a pre-interview task and arrange for
an interview at the school. If you are not in the area and are unable to come to Auckland, we can arrange
a Skype interview.

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While acceptance onto the course does not guarantee a pass grade, the interview process is designed to
ensure that only applicants likely to succeed on the course are accepted. For applicants whose knowledge
of English may be inadequate for the CELTA course, NZLC offers the TESOL course and the option to
obtain a teaching certificate by sitting the Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT).

Step 3 – Enrol
• NZLC will send the course acceptance email with NZLC Enrolment form
• Send the enrolment form to: [email protected]
• NZLC will send an offer letter and an invoice which outlines the chosen fees and services requested by the
student. If NZLC has any doubts or questions about the enrolment, NZLC staff will communicate in
advance. The first day information can be found on the offer letter.

Step 4 – Payment and Flight Details

A deposit of $500 is required to secure a place. The balance of $2900 (or $2800 with early bird discount) is
due 4 weeks before the course stars. Failure to pay the fees may mean that applicants forfeit a place. It may
be possible for applicants to transfer their application to a future course, but only if their place on a course
can be filled.
ACCOMMODATION PLACEMENT (if requested to NZLC):
Please note that the processing of an application for homestay/city accommodation will not begin until we
have received the fees and the flight details with your arrival and departure date. Please send this information
at a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the course start date to [email protected]

Step 5 – Pre Course tasks

Once a deposit of $500 is paid, NZLC will send you the pre-course task which students need to
complete before course commencement.

Step 6 – Confirmation
Once NZLC receives the full payment and subject to meeting all other entry criteria, the NZLC Enrolment
Department will send a receipt of payment and a COE (Confirmation of Enrolment) stating the student’s name,
date of birth, period of study, course type and accommodation period. These documents can be used when
applying for a visa.

NZLC Cancellation, Withdrawal, Changes and Refund/Penalty Policies and

Procedures (A written request must be sent to NZLC in all cases)
4 weeks or more before course/services
course/services commencement:
Enrolment Fee No Refund
Homestay:
• After Accommodation Confirmation released: No Refund
Accommodation Arrangement • After accommodation placement service has started but before the Accommodation
Fee Confirmation is released: 50% Refund
• No arrangement started:100% Refund
City Accommodation: No Refund
Accommodation Fees 100% Refund
Tuition 100% Refund
Airport transfer/Insurance 100% Refund
All other arrangement fees
No Refund (except Textbook/Material Fee)
incurred

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Less than 4 weeks before courses
courses/services
/services commencement:
Enrolment Fee No Refund
No Refund

Accommodation start date postponed due to visa processing delay:

Accommodation Arrangement
• Visa submitted 8 weeks or more before the arrival date: no additional arrangememnt
Fee
fee (evidence required)
• Visa submission made less than 8 weeks before the arrival date: 50% of the original
accommodation arrangment fee applies
Homestay
• 2 – 4 weeks’ notice: No penalty
• Less than 2 weeks’ notice: 1 week penalty
NZLC City Accommodation:
• Refer to each accommodation provider’s conditions
If there is any doubt that the arrival date will change from the original schedule, NZLC needs to be
advised immediately in order to request one of the options below. (The above penalty fees apply
Accommodation Fees
for B and C):
A. Follow the student’s original schedule - for cases where the visa may come back just in
time or close to the planned arrival date. (No refund applies for any days missed if
student arrives after the original date)
B. Cancel the accommodation option with NZLC and make own arrangements
C. Put the accommodation process on hold to avoid the maximum cancellation penalty
(NZLC can re-start the accommodation arrangement process with 2 weeks’ notice)
Tuition 100% Refund
• At least 2 working days’ notice prior to arrival: 100% Refund
• Less than 2 working days’ notice prior to arrival: 50% Refund
Airport transfer/Insurance • Less than 24 working hours’ notice prior to arrival: No Refund
• Student did not arrive with provided flight details (No Show): No Refund. To schedule a new
pick-up time, re-arrangement fee will be at 50% of the original arrangement fee.
All other arrangement fees
No Refund (except Textbook/Material Fee)
incurred

After courses/services commencement:

Enrolment Fee No Refund
Accommodation Arrangement
No Refund
Fee
Homestay:
• At least 2 working days’ notice: 100% refund less any other fees incurred
Accommodation Fees
• Less than 2 weeks’ notice: No Refund
NZLC City Accommodation: refer to each accommodation provider’s conditions
• Courses less than 5 weeks: Students who withdraw within the first 2 days of the course will be
entitled to a refund of 50% on the tuition fees.
• Courses of 5 weeks or more but less than 3 months: Students who withdraw within the first 5
days of the course will be entitled to a refund of 75% of the tuition fees.
• Courses of 3 months or more (International students only):
only): Students who withdraw within the
Tuition first 10 working days of the course will be entitled to a full refund of the total tuition fee, less a
deduction of costs incurred by NZLC, up to a maximum of 25% of the fees paid.
• Courses of 3 months or more (domestic students only): Students who withdraw within the first 8
days of the course will be entitled to a full refund of the total tuition fee, less a deduction the
lesser of 10 percent of the fees paid or $500.
• Note: multiple courses on one enrolment form are treated as a whole.
Airport transfer/Insurance No Refund (the return airport transfer fee is refundable)
All other arrangement fees
No Refund
incurred

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 CELTA Application Tasks
NZLC Auckland Teacher Training Department
Until 26 March 2021: Level 2, 104 Customs St West, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
From 29 March 2021: Level 2, 4 Hobson Street, Auckland, New Zealand 1010
Ph: (+64 9) 303 – 1962 E-mail: [email protected]

Please complete the application tasks and return it to NZLC Auckland as soon as possible either by post or by
email. Once it has been received, we can contact you about an interview.

First name Family name

Course start date 1st choice 2nd choice

dd / mm / yyyy
How did you hear about the
NZLC Auckland CELTA course?
Please include details

Date of birth
dd / mm / yyyy
Gender

Nationality

Mother tongue

Email address

Current address

Home:
Telephone
Telephone number
Mobile:

Interests/hobbies

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Education and qualifications
Secondary/high school and higher education

School/college/university Qualification and grades obtained Dates

Languages
Knowledge of other languages
languages please include level of proficiency and any qualifications obtained

If English is not your first language please indicate level of proficiency and any qualifications obtained

Work Experience
Experience in teaching English as a foreign language please give details of schools/institutions, dates and
levels taught
(Please note that this is not a requirement for the CELTA course)

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Other work experience please include names of company and dates

Please use a separate sheet or attach a CV if you need more space

Do you have any medical conditions or learning difficulties that may affect your ability to complete the course?
If yes, please give details.

Referees

Name Name

Position Position

Contact email/phone
email/phone number Contact email/phone number

Teaching Ideas

Briefly describe an occasion

when you had a successful or
unsuccessful learning
experience. Comment on why.

Describe some ways in which

you could ensure your learners
stay motivated in class.
class.

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Briefly outline your reason(s) for
wanting to do the CELTA Course and
your future plans.

Language Analysis
What is the difference in meaning between the following? How could you help clarify this for learners?

she’s curious and

she’s nosey

he’s been to Australia and he’s

gone to Australia

When he arrived we made dinner

and when he arrived we had
made dinner

she’s slim and

she’s thin

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Writing Task
You need to complete a piece of writing answering the following 3 questions. It should be handwritten and
either scanned and e-mailed as an attachment or posted to the Centre.
250 words
Describe the skills you hope to develop on the CELTA course.
What do you expect to be your strengths
strengths on the course and what might you find difficult?
Why do you think you are suited to English language teaching?

 I understand and accept the NZLC CELTA information and enrolment procedure.

Name: ________________
_____________________
_______ Signature: _______
_________
__________
________ dd / mm / yyyy
Date: __________________

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