About CELTA

CELTA stands for “Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults”. It is the original certificate course in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) or teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), and it has been running for four decades. It is highly respected and recognized globally, with 7 out of 10 employers worldwide asking applicants to have it.

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IH VYL

What is IH VYL

IH VYL stands for International House Certificate in Teaching Very Young Learners, and is accredited and awarded by International House World Organisation. The IH VYL course aims to prepare teachers for the specific challenges of working with very young learners, aged 3, 4, and 5 years old. Many schools and kindergartens around the world are focusing on language teaching for very young children so this course is an extremely useful tool to have. It gives a solid foundation for VYL teaching with lots of excellent activities and ideas for VYL teachers.

 

The IH VYL course is recognised and respected by many schools and language centres around the world as a reputable qualification for teaching very young learners. It is the only program in Romania that focuses on instructing this specific age group.

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Course content

The course covers a range of:

  • 10 modules related to teaching very young learners
  • including classroom management strategies
  • lesson planning and materials development
  • Each module includes a face-to-face input session

Assessment consists of:

  • practical written tasks, which are invaluable for developing practical skills and building confidence in the classroom,
  •  and a final reflective task which allows the participants to consider their most important takeaways and plan for further development.

The benefits of taking IH VYL

  • When teaching Very Young Learners (children aged 3 to 5 years old) you have a lot more responsibility for the care of the children in general and this can be challenging. This course provides specialised knowledge and skills related to teaching very young learners.

  • The course provides teachers with guidance on developing and using teaching materials that are suitable for very young learners, taking into account their cognitive and linguistic abilities.

  • The course covers theories of language acquisition and development in very young learners, providing teachers with insight into how children learn languages and how they can support this process.

  • The course emphasizes the importance of differentiating instruction for very young learners, providing teachers with strategies for adapting lessons to meet the needs of different learners and skill levels.

  • The course covers the key stages of child development and the cognitive, social, and emotional needs of young learners, which can help teachers to design effective and age-appropriate lesson plans.

  • Teaching very young learners can be a challenging but rewarding experience, and the skills and knowledge gained through the course can contribute to teachers’ overall job satisfaction and sense of professional fulfillment.

 

Teacher trainer – Irina Mutu

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This year, IH Bucharest is not running the IHVYL course locally.
If you’re still interested in specialising in teaching very young learners, you can take the IH Certificate in Teaching Very Young Learners online, directly with IH World.

The course follows the same International House quality standards and is delivered 100% online.

IH VYL course fees and dates

IHVYL – Part time

Schedule: – 

 

100% Face-to-Face

 

The course fee is £420*+ VAT*

 

* Please note that this does not include living expenses (meals, accommodation) or transport
* The course fees stated are exclusive of 21% VAT. VAT will be added to the fee if it is paid by a business or individual located in the European Union.

 

Limited seats available!

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    CELTA + IHCYLT + IHVYL – Complete Young Learners Track

     

    Validity: 2 years
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    Description: The perfect combination to teach all ages. Build your teaching fundamentals with CELTA and expand your reach into young learners and very young learners.

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    Validity: 2 years
    Final Price: £995

     

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