ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES

No previous teaching experience is required, however Cambridge regulations state that candidates:

• must have an awareness of language and a competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables them to undertake the course and prepare for teaching a range of English levels.

• must be at least eighteen years old at the start of the course. It is generally recommended that candidates should be aged 20 and over, but candidates aged between 18 – 20 can be accepted at the centre’s discretion.

• must have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to successfully complete the written assignments and the assessment of practice teaching.

• should normally have, as a minimum entry requirement, a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education. However, candidates who do not have formal qualifications at this level who can demonstrate their ability to complete the course successfully may be eligible for entry.

All applicants must complete a pre-interview task (see the application pack) and have an interview. This interview can be done over the telephone. The admission procedure is designed to safeguard applicant’s interests.

The written application:

• is designed to challenge you.

• needs to be completed carefully and thoroughly.

• shows you the areas you’ll be involved in during the course.

• helps the centre to accept only those candidates who we think can successfully complete the course. This is a requirement by Cambridge.