Teacher trainingSVEB – CELTA

Teacher trainingQualified and dynamic teachers are essential for good language instruction.

Have you always wanted to teach your native language? You enjoy working with people and cultures and want to make this your profession? Our internationally accredited training courses SVEB (German) and CELTA (English) will provide you with the theoretical and practical training required to become a qualified language teacher.

Sounds interesting? Please get in touch with us.

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Learn how to teach languages – through practice.

Teacher trainingSVEB 1The SVEB Trainer Certificate Level 1 lays the groundwork for teaching in the adult education sector in Switzerland. SVEB stands for «Schweizerischer Verband für Weiterbildung» (the Swiss Federation for Adult Learning). The certificate is evidence that you are able to prepare, lead and evaluate language training courses. This qualification is recognised all over Switzerland.

Would you like to know more? Please contact our Head of Teacher Training and Development:

Antoinette Breutel O’Donoghue Head of Teacher Training and Developmentsveb.languages@academia-group.ch +41 (0)58 440 90 90

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• Conducting training events with adults. • Preparing, carrying out and evaluating German language courses for adults using pre-defined concepts, lesson plans and teaching materials.

• People starting a career in German language teaching. • People looking for a career change or career break. • People already teaching German without formal qualification.

Participants are required to be proficient in German (minimum C1).

Maximum 15 participants

90 contact hours overall in forty-five 120-minute lessons plus 165 h of independent study facilitated by an online platform.

Two 15-day part-time courses a year (on Fridays and Saturdays). Course dates are on our website.

Basel, Bern, Zurich

CHF 3,450.–

Participants receive a course confirmation upon completion. A SVEB 1 certificate is gained subject to evidence of the required 150 hours of practical teaching experience. Participants can apply to acquire the necessary proof of practical teaching experience by teaching at Academia Languages locations, though this cannot always be guaranteed.

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7Teacher trainingCELTAThe Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) is the most widely recognised initial qualification for English teachers globally. A unique combination of theory and practice gives teachers the essential knowledge and hands-on experience to teach English competently in various contexts. CELTA is the qualification prospective employers ask for.

Due to the demands of the course and in the interest of the candidates, acceptance on the course is preceded by a selection procedure. This includes the completion of an application form, pre-interview tasks and an interview.

Would you like to know more? Please contact our Head of Teacher Training and Development:

Antoinette Breutel O’Donoghue Head of Teacher Training and Developmentcelta.languages@academia-group.ch +41 (0)58 440 90 90

• Language analysis and awareness • Learner, teacher and teaching/learning context • Language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking • Planning and resources for effective teaching • Classroom management skills • Developing teaching skills and professionalism • Classroom observation • Teaching practice, feedback and assisted lesson planning

• People starting a career in English language teaching. • People looking for a career change or career break. • People already teaching English without formal qualifications.

• At least 18 years of age. • Native speaker or native-speaker level of proficiency in English (IELTS 8 or C2 level). • A school-leaving qualification/work experience allowing to apply for study at university.

Maximum 12 participants

A minimum of 120 contact hours and approx. 80–100 hours independent study and preparation time.

Two 20-day part-time courses a year (on Fridays and Saturdays). Course dates are on our website.

Academia Languages, Schifflände 3, 4051 Basel, Schweiz

CHF 3,750.–

Certificates are awarded to candidates who meet all the assessment criteria. Assessment is both continuous and integrated. There is no final examination. The two types of assessment are: Teaching practice Candidates teach for a total of 6 hours, working with adult classes at a minimum of two levels of ability. Assessment is based on overall performance and progress. Written assignments Candidates are required to submit four written assignments

(each 750–1,000 words).

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