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.

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.