Spain - Level 5 Dip Tesol

[cmkelly]

Hi all!

I just finished a Level 5 Dip in TESOL. This diploma is a distance course, but it is very complete and it’s accredited at Level 5 in the National Qualification Framework in England. It doesn’t have Teaching Practice, but I had a contract as an English Teacher in Spain last year, so I might be able to make up for that.

I was considering doing the CELTA now... but I am not sure if it is worth it for me as it is very expesinve, I already have an accredited qualification and the CELTA is also Level 5… Can anyone give advice on this? Will having the CELTA really increase my chances of getting a job in Spain? Is there any other course that I could do? What is the best way to approach English schools in Spain?

Thanks a lot!

[Alex Case]

If you can do the CELTA, it will most certainly help you in Spain. With a non Cambridge/ Trinity qualification with no observed teaching practice, you'll be bottom of most schools' lists of desirable teachers.