Newcastle, United Kingdom
CELTA at IH Newcastle
We have a dedicated team of six CELTA tutors, meaning we have a wealth of expertise which we share between us. There’s no question we can’t answer, and a lot of varied experience between us which we can draw on.
We pride ourselves in being a ‘demand high’ centre – this is what different Cambridge Assessors have said about us. Although, of course, our aim is to get trainees the Pass Grade they need (and deserve), we also want to equip them as much as possible for the realities, challenged and joys of teaching beyond the course. We’re not just about ticking off criteria – we want to train good, effective teachers who know what they’re doing in the classroom, ready for their first teaching job.
We run CELTA courses alongside our General English and other English courses, so trainees see and feel what it’s like to be part of an active language school. We have ‘live’ observations, chance to talk to our teachers, and engage with our students. Teaching and training go hand in hand here.
Based on students’ feedback, we believe that our community sense makes students feel at home, starting with a friendly welcome in their arrival and extending to the great and encouraging atmosphere they find in the classrooms.
What will fellow students be like?
We have a real mix of trainees – no course is ever the same in terms of ages, nationalities, or reasons for taking the course. With two huge universities, as well as being a strong local hub, Newcastle is an eclectic city and attracts people from all over the world. Some trainees are studying at university (or have just graduated), some are doing MA TESOL at Durham, some are local and wanting a career change, some are entering retirement and looking for something new.
