Teacher Training

Part Time CELTA trainees' last day, February 2019

CELTA Birthday Party, October 2018

Winter part time CELTA trainees' last day, February 2017

Autumn full time CELTA trainees' last day, November 2016

Our autumn full time CELTA trainees are preparing for their teaching practice:

Pre Intermediate Upper Intermediate

The lessons are ready to start:

Summer full time CELTA trainees' last day, July 2015

ISE Teacher Training Courses

ISE teacher-training offers a professional and learner-centred way of acquiring a Teacher Training qualification (CELTA or ISE Certificate in Teaching Young Learners). ISE also offer focussed training for practising teachers from overseas, which can include language extension or further development.

ISE is the number one provider of successful teacher-training courses in Brighton & Hove, based on the annual number of graduates. The ISE CELTA course is richer due to the range of specialist trainers we use. Meet our training team here.

The ISE CELTA also offers an Apprenticeship Scheme to ISE CELTA graduates, providing supported classroom experience with adult EFL learners. This flexible programme is particularly beneficial to graduates with no previous teaching experience and those who do not wish to take up EFL teaching immediately. Further details available from teachertraining@ise.uk.com

ISE's range of teacher-training courses are delivered in Brighton and Hove and also off-site at various cities around the world.

To discuss a customised training or professional development programme at your school email the Director of Teacher Training chris@ise.uk.com

Courses

CELTA : to teach adults English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

ISE Certificate in Teaching Young Learners: to teach children English as a Foreign Language

Professional Training: Further development for practising teachers

Feedback from our trainees

Amy O'Neil, part-time CELTA, September 2015 -February 2016.

Before I started the CELTA course, I had no idea if I would even like teaching. In fact, there was a good chance I wouldn't,the idea of public speaking terrified me.? However, the thoroughness required in the planning stage, as well as practical feedback received week-by-week meant that I was developing without even realising it,not just in my teaching, but in my ability to evaluate my own performance and work on areas of weakness. By the end of the course I felt confident in the classroom, I enjoyed teaching, and with the help of all the staff and fellow students at ISE, had solid techniques to draw from.
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Rachael Sell, part-time CELTA Sept 2015-Feb 2016

"When I set out to do my CELTA I expected there to be some challenges ahead, what I didn't realise was how much fun it would be and that I would leave with and a huge sense of achievement and greater personal confidence.

I also discovered that at ISE you don't do your CELTA on your own, you have incredible support from all the staff at the school.? They consistently go that extra mile to guide you with words of wisdom, happily sharing with you their years of experience whilst showing a sympathetic understanding of how it feels to be a student teacher. Now I can't wait to be given a class of my own to teach and put all I've learnt into practice."??

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Maya Idrissi, full-time CELTA Oct-Nov 2015

The CELTA course was well paced and the tutors were approachable and friendly. Chris, Elena and Simon were helpful, thorough, knowledgeable and gave supportive and constructive feedback.

It was one of the most self-fulfilling experiences of my life and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to enter the world of teaching English to adults."

Mandy De Souza, full-time CELTA Oct-Nov 2015

"When I had my interview for the CELTA course my main question was - "Will I really be able to teach by the end of the course?" I was assured that I would, but I was still sceptical that in four weeks you could learn enough to realize that ambition. I was wrong!

This was by far the most intense, challenging month of my life and I learnt more in these few weeks than I did in a year at University. It was really tough, especially the first two weeks. We were teaching on the very first day! Every evening we had lesson prep to do, and the weekends were taken up with writing assignments.

The highlight for me came in my last week at the end of my final assessed lesson. A Brazilian student came up to me and gave me a hug and said she was really sad it was my last lesson because she loved my classes! I can't tell you how great that feeling was. I don't think I've had that sort of direct show of appreciation in my job for a very long time and to me, this is what CELTA is about."

Darius Coles, full-time CELTA Aug-Sept 2015

“I would absolutely recommend The CELTA this course to anybody interested in teaching ESOL.There is a great balance of theory, observation and practice. From the very start of the course you are given practice teaching in front of a class of authentic ESOL learners. Throughout the course you get productive feedback from your tutors and peers which let you know how you can keep improving.

The school has a friendly atmosphere and you feel well supported by all the tutors and staff. The course is enjoyable but challenging and the full time course keeps you very busy. I didn't have any teaching experience prior to this course but I feel it has given me a great start in preparing me for teaching.?

Viktorija Sumska, full-time YL Extension to CELTA, August 2015

"I have recently completed YL extension to Celta at ISE Hove.

The course very much met and exceeded my expectations. I found this course very interesting, informative, motivating and challenging at the same time. The knowledge and ideas gained throughout the course have provided me with a strong foundation. I found the course trainers very effective, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I highly recommend the YL course offered at ISE."

"When I set out to do my CELTA I expected there to be some challenges ahead, what I didn’t realise was how much fun it would be and that I would leave with and a huge sense of achievement and greater personal confidence. I also discovered that at ISE you don’t do your CELTA on your own, you have incredible support from all the staff at the school. They consistently go that extra mile to guide you with words of wisdom, happily sharing with you their years of experience whilst showing a sympathetic understanding of how it feels to be a student teacher. Now I can’t wait to be given a class of my own to teach and put all I’ve learnt into practise."

ISE CELTA Group take a break in the sunshine, July 2011

Accreditation

The CELTA and YL Extension to CELTA are accredited and externally assessed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Department.

If you have any questions please contact the Teacher-Training administrator via email at: teachertraining@ise.uk.com