You will be assessed throughout the course. There is no final examination. An external assessor, appointed by Cambridge English Language Assessment, moderates each course. There are two types of assessment – Teaching Practice and Written Assignments.
To get the CELTA certificate, you must pass both assessments. There are three passing grades: Pass 'A', Pass 'B', Pass
• Teaching Practice
You will teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance at the end of the six hours.
• Written Assignments
You will complete four written assignments that focus on:
- analysing and responding to learner needs
- analysing language for teaching purposes
- teaching language skills
- reflecting on classroom teaching.