About the teacher training centre
IH Santiago de Compostela - El Centro Britanico is a well-established and prestigious English language academy located in Santiago de Compostela, a beautiful part of Galicia, Spain.
We started teaching English in 1979 in the centre of Santiago, and later expanded to the nearby suburbs of Milladoiro and Bertamiráns. The team of about 35 teachers and staff deliver teacher training, language clases, exams, and summer camps.
With academic experience built up over forty years, and a dedication to introducing innovative pedagogical techniques, we are proud that our teachers create such good rapport with all their students and enjoy a very positive learning environment.
We believe our location, experience as an English Language institution, employment opportunities, and our passion for teacher training makes us a great choice for a CELTA course.
What is the CELTA?
The CELTA is a TEFL qualification which prepares you to teach English as a foreign language. You don’t need any existing English language teaching experience or training. It’s usually a 4 or 5 week full time course (but you can also take it part time).
Standing up in front of a class for the first time is a daunting prospect, so you need to make sure you have the skills you need to teach effectively. The CELTA prepares you for the classroom in these ways:
- Taught sessions on methodology, lesson planning, language analysis and language skills. (In total, you’ll have 120 hours of input.)
- The opportunity to observe experienced teachers in a real-life language classroom situations – so you can see the different skills and techniques they use.
- Teaching yourself – with helpful and detailed feedback from your tutors. This practical experience is invaluable when you start your first job.
You’ll have to complete some written assignments as well, but when it’s all successfully completed you’ll be ready for your first job and first students!
Read more about the CELTA here
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What will fellow students be like?
The CELTA candidates’ ages range from 25 to 50, having an average of 30. Some of them may come either from Galicia, Portugal, other Spanish places or abroad.
IH Santiago de Compostela - El Centro Británico interviews the CELTA candidates so they can opt for any available vacancies. Most of them are currently working in some of our three academies.
What is the best thing about IH Santiago de Compostela - El Centro Británico?
Our atmosphere, professionalism and all staff members’ collaboration make that candidates feel comfortable in an ideal surrounding to get the CELTA certificate.
With over 30 years of English language teaching experience, we have dealt with a wide range of teachers and students, we believe it is this knowledge that makes us stand out from other centres, along with our family run atmosphere and attention to pastoral care we will be able to offer potential candidates something that larger organisations cannot.
Our facilities stand out since they are equipped with the latest technology making our students’ learning easier. You will be provided with our computers, printer, etc.
Tutors at this training centre
Eleanor Spicer-Lundholm
My hope is that my trainees will become excited about language, that they will absorb the methodology we promote, and will put this methodology into practice in their own individual way. When she teaches her own classes, she enjoys noticing those moments when students begin to understand or unravel elements of language or methodology which they hadn’t understood before.
Peter Redpath
CELTA Student Testimonials
Taking the Celta course at El Centro Británico in Santiago is one of the best decisions I have ever made. It helped me develop my teaching skills and gain a lot of confidence. Besides, it has proven to be an excellent career gateway! Jose Manuel
My CELTA experience in the Centro Británico was very memorable! It was an incredible month of learning taught to me by two amazing tutors - I would definitely do it again if I could! Natasha
None of what I have achieved and plan to do in the future would have been possible without studying for and completing the CELTA. Jessica
The course went far beyond my expectations. Although intensive, the experienced tutors were extremely approachable which made it one of the best learning experiences. It will totally change and improve your teaching. Thoroughly recommended! David
The course was beyond my expectations. I learnt teaching activities from my tutors that I am still using in my classes. Laura
The course and my tutors have given me enough confidence to teach, showing I can take the lead in adult classes. Christian