Teacher Training Courses

Why Choose IH Malta?

The International House World Organization (IHWO) is one of the largest and oldest groups of language schools in the world. It pioneered Teacher Training programmes for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and its courses and centres remain some of the most sought-after in the industry.

Our highly experienced teacher trainers have put together a programme that will not only prepare you for the exam, but will also help you gain some practical knowledge and skills that you will need when entering the classroom in the role of a teacher.

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• IH Malta Teacher Training Courses 2025

– Advanced classroom management and techniques

• This course is for English teachers who want to enhance their teaching skills and broaden their general knowledge of teaching practices
• The course focuses on providing practical skills to create an engaging and studentcentred classroom environment, specifically aiming to help learners achieve their learning objectives effectively.

– English for Teachers

• Participants with an English level of B1+ and above will follow this programme. Participants with levels A1 and A2 will attend General English lessons instead.
• Participants will work on developing their fluency through engaging discussions on topics of general interest. The course uses an interactive communicative approach to provide experiential learning. Lessons are conducted as hands-on workshops or discussions, incorporating brainstorming, analysis, problem-solving, and role-play in pairs and groups.

– Creating interactive lessons by using technology in the classroom

• This course is for English teachers who are interested in integrating technology into their lessons and creating enjoyable learning experiences.
• The course aims to boost teachers’ confidence and fundamental skills in using technology in the classroom. It also provides tools to create more interactive environments using games. A key focus is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom, including how to use AI for lesson preparation.

Timetable for 2024-2025 can be found here.

For course start dates, prices, and further information, please contact dos@ihmalta.com. We would be happy to guide you on which course would be right for your CPD needs.

– IH Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers

• prepares teachers with some form of pre-service training for working with Young Learners.

– IH Certificate in Teaching Business English

• gives participants the necessary skills and knowledge to start teaching business English.

– IH Certificate Advanced Methodology

• develops teachers' theoretical knowledge of teaching, practical teaching ability and self-analytical skills and raises teachers' awareness of what they can expect from a Diploma level course. This course is a useful stepping stone between CELTA and DELTA.

– IH Action Research Course

• equips teachers with a basic knowledge and understanding of how to conduct action research.

– IH Certificate in Teaching Very Young Learners

• prepares teachers for the specific challenges of working with very young learners (6 and below).

– IH Teacher Training Certificate

• gives Course Participants (CPs) a basic grasp of the main issues and techniques involved in teacher training so they are better prepared to observe an initial teacher training course or assist on an in-service teacher development course.
• helps a more senior teacher develop in their in-house Teacher Development role.

– IH Certificate in Online Tutoring

• trains tutors in techniques and approaches to online tutoring for both student-oriented and teacher-oriented courses on Virtual Learning Environment. This course is a recognised qualification for trainers wishing to work on the online CELTA.

– IH Director of Studies Course

• gives an overview of what can be expected in a DOS's job and the variety of tasks and responsibilities involved.