What is the difference between Trinity CertTESOL and Cambridge CELTA?

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What is the difference between Trinity CertTESOL and Cambridge CELTA?

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So you are deciding on which English Teaching class to take? There are many types of  TEFL certificates, such as weekend courses, online courses and face to face courses.

However, there are only two accredited key qualifications – the Trinity Cert TESOL (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults). These courses are the only two widely recognized by reputable language schools worldwide. Both classes are the only classes from TEFL to be ranked on the UK NQF (National Qualifications Framework).

Below is a chart showing some more information about both of the classes.

  Trinity CertTESOL

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 Cambridge CELTA

celta roma
Minimum course length 130 hours 120 hours
Course units

Unit 1
Teaching skills

Unit 2
Language Awareness

Unit 3
The Learner Profile

Unit 4
The Materials Assignment

Unit 5
Unknown Language

Unit 1
Learners and teachers and the teaching and learning context

Unit 2
Language analysis and awareness

Unit 3
Language skills

Unit 4
Planning and resources for different contexts

Unit 5
Developing teaching skills and professionalism
Hours of observed teaching practice 6 6
Duration Minimum 4 weeks with the intensive course Minimum 4 weeks with the intensive course
Validated by Trinity College London, the oldest language board in the world Cambridge ESOL, part of the examinations board of the University of Cambridge
NQF (National Qualities Framework) Level 5 5
Entry requirements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • A qualification required for entry into higher education (min a high School Diploma)
  • An awareness and competence in written and spoken English in order to follow the course.
  • Non-native speakers: Min a C1 level is required.
  • Proof of language competence is required and the level of English is assessed by the course providers.
  • Must be 20 years of age or older
  • A qualification required for entry into higher education (min a high School Diploma)
  • An awareness and competence in written and spoken English in order to follow the course.
  • Non-native speakers: Min a C1 level is required.
  • Proof of language competence is required and the level of English is assessed by the course providers.
Course fee Rome €1499 (early bird fee)
€1650 normal fee		 €1880

As you may have noticed, there is very little separating the two classes from each other. Hopefully some of the differences have helped you choose one over the other.

 

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