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.
International House Award in Teaching English to Adults (MQF level 5) – recognised by the ELT Council and the National Commission for Further and Higher Education.
A 120-hour course with tutor input, teaching practice and written assignments, tutored by internationally recognised trainers
Your ticket to teaching English both in Malta and abroad!
For further information please contact us: dos@ihmalta.com or fill in the form.
An entry-level course that trains candidates to teach foreign languages to adult non-native speakers. Upon completing the qualification, participants will have reached a standard suitable for employment as a language teacher.
The IHA focuses on the planning and execution of lessons through teaching practice, written assignments and group discussions, all of which are observed by experienced international tutors who provide helpful feedback and encourage continuous self-evaluation.
Areas covered include: lesson preparation and the selection of teaching materials, classroom management skills, student motivation, language awareness and identification of common learning problems.
€1280. A certificate from International House World Organisation will be issued on successful completion of the course.
*Minimum number of participants = 4
A written language awareness test is included in the application process for the IHA and will be discussed during a face-to-face or Skype interview.
Contact us: dos@ihmalta.com or fill in the form.
To prepare teachers for the specific challenges of working with young learners and teenagers, through face-to-face assessed teaching practice.
20 sessions covering areas such as: Child Development, Clarifying and Practising Language, L1 in the classroom, Teaching Very Young Learners, Teaching Adolescents, Material Design and Selection.
The course is taught by qualified, experienced YL English teachers and the final portfolio is moderated by the IH Assessment Unit. The grading of the course is Fail, Pass or Distinction.
The course takes 3 intensive weeks of 20 hours/week and will require a minimum of 5 hours’ planning/self-study per week, plus time for writing assignments.
Trainees are required to spend 6 hours observing peers and more experienced colleagues, and carry out a minimum of 3 hours of observed teaching practise, eg. 4 x 45 minute lessons.
€760. This price includes moderation by Cambridge English Language Assessment, in addition to the usual IHWO Assessment course moderation. This means that the certificate you receive if you pass the course will have the Cambridge English Language Assessment logo on it and the words ‘Moderated by Cambridge English Language Assessment’.
We also offer a range of 5-day Erasmus+ Teacher Training courses.
IH World offers a wide range of teacher training courses to suit all experience and knowledge levels.
- prepares teachers for the specific challenges of working with very young learners (6 and below)
- 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.
- gives participants the necessary skills and knowledge to start teaching business English.
- 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.
- equips teachers with a basic knowledge and understanding of how to conduct action research.
- 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.
- ensures candidates are fully prepared in advance of their DELTA 1 exam, by reviewing key areas of the exam.
- gives an overview of what can be expected in a DOS's job and the variety of tasks and responsibilities involved.
For course start dates, prices, and further information, please contact dos@ihmalta.com. We would be happy to arrange a Skype chat to guide you on which course would be right for your CPD needs.
These comprise the three parts of the exam. The third part, SPEAKING, will only be taken by candidate successful in the first two parts of the examination (obtaining a score of at least 65% in each) and is held on a different date.
Both courses involve and interactive face-to-face component, as well as independent work modules, and are tailor-made to meet the needs of each candidate, helping them prepare to the examination in the best way possible.
Each course is the total of 24 contact hours (8 x 3-hour sessions). You can choose to study either intensively right before the exam or extensively to give you more time to prepare.
For course start dates, prices, and further information, please contact dos@ihmalta.com (or fill in the form below). We would be happy to arrange a Skype chat to guide you on which course would be right for your CPD needs.
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For course start dates, prices, and further information, please contact dos@ihmalta.com. We would be happy to arrange a Skype chat to guide you on which course would be right for your CPD needs.