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IH Very Young Learners Course

This highly practical course focuses on the specific skills and techniques needed to teach younger children aged 3 to 5. Teaching this age group requires approaches that are very different to the normal language classroom and the course includes content on storytelling, games, songs, music and chants. You will learn how to engage and manage very young learners effectively and safely as well as building a resource of materials and ideas you can use in your classroom.

Prices

The complete course price is £495 plus 20% VAT if you will be taking this course while in the UK, or your employer is a UK-based company.

If you have completed an online course with IH OTTI in the previous 12 months, there is a loyalty discount of 10% and the price for teachers working in an IH school is £421. Just let us know on the application form if you would like to claim these discounts.

Please note that discounts cannot be used in conjunction with each other.

Who is this course designed for

If you are a teacher in an international school or kindergarten and would like advice and ideas for teaching children under 6 (not English as a Second Language specific), this course will help you do this.

This course is also for an ESL teacher with experience who…

is working in other fields but is looking to specialise in Very Young Learners;
has been teaching adults and would now like to broaden their skills to teach Very Young Learners;
is specialising in other areas, e.g. test preparation or business English, but is looking to expand their teaching experience;
is looking to bridge a gap in their teaching capabilities;
wants to learn more about how to be an effective teacher;
is seeking opportunities to work in other educational contexts;
already teaches Very Young Learners and wants to learn more to improve their teaching;
wants to know more about the aspects of language learning and development in early childhood;
wants to find new ways to inspire and motivate Very Young Learners.

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you should have some experience of teaching English to adults, teenagers, or Young Learners (age 6 and above). You do not need to have a TEFL qualification to take this course; you may be qualified as a kindergarten or early years teacher. Experience of teaching Very Young Learners previously is not necessary.

Please note that your level of English should be B2 or above.

Online applications close on the Monday before the course starts. However, we sometimes have late availability, so please get in touch with the admissions team at [email protected] and we will see if there are any last-minute spaces.

Course objectives

The aim of this course is to prepare teachers for the unique challenges of working with learners, aged 3, 4 and 5.

Teaching children of this age is different from teaching young learners age 6 or above. For VYLs, your role is more than just a language teacher – you have more responsibility for the care of the children while they are in your classroom. You also need to employ different techniques and methodology to engage them and facilitate their learning.

This course is designed to support you in developing the special skills and tools required to teach this specific age group.

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Highlights of this course at IH Galway

Practical Teaching Techniques

Learn specific skills and techniques for teaching children aged 3 to 5, including storytelling, games, songs, and chants.

Loyalty Discounts Available

Receive a 10% loyalty discount if you've completed an online course with IH OTTI in the past 12 months.

Designed for Experienced Teachers

Ideal for qualified language teachers looking to specialize in Very Young Learners or expand their teaching capabilities.

Unique Course Objectives

Prepare for the unique challenges of teaching very young learners, focusing on care and engagement techniques.

Flexible Application Process

Online applications close the Monday before the course starts, with potential late availability for last-minute spaces.

About IH Galway

About the teacher training centre

Our story began in Seville in 1983. Our first school started small, but we soon grew as did our reputation for top-quality teaching, fantastic teacher training and excellent, authentic accommodation for visiting students. Our name, CLIC IH Seville comes from “Centro de Lenguas and Intercambio Cultural”, because we teach Spanish, French, English, German and Chinese – and because we are passionate about real and meaningful cultural exchanges.

Over the years we have taught over 1,000,000 students – either to become languages teachers and start their TEFL career, or to learn a language and start their own amazing life journeys.

CELTA pass rate IH Seville

We welcome students from all over the world. At the moment, students from about 35 countries choose to have their adventure with us. Why not start yours as well!

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!

CELTA at IH Seville

CLIC IH Seville is a lively modern language school with an international atmosphere, with two centres in the heart of Seville, offering a wide variety of courses. It is the largest and longest-running teacher training centre in Southern Spain and one of the biggest and most established in the country.

What makes IH Seville special? – the people, the atmosphere, and the learning experience you will have.

To help you with your learning we have a lending library, in which you can borrow books. Clic IH Seville provides wireless internet access in its buildings as well as computers, a photocopier and printer for the use of CELTA trainees.

*Early bird for Face to Face full time CELTA courses: €1,490 if full payment is made one month before the course start date.

What will fellow students be like?

One of the most rewarding aspects of the course is the fact that you will share your learning experience with other candidates of different nationalities, genders and ages. Although the average age of a trainee is 30 years old, we have many younger and more mature candidates, from 18 to 71 years old!

There is a 50-50 balance between native and non-native candidates (C1+ level), with Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Russian, Moroccan and Venezuelan just a few of the nationalities who have completed our course successfully.

We know that our candidates are working all over the world, from Chile to USA and Japan to Australia, although the majority choose to work in Andalucía or other parts of Spain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course designed for

If you are a qualified language teacher with experience of teaching adults or young learners age 6 or above, and would like to learn more about teaching younger children aged 3 to 5, this course is for you. If you are a teacher in an international school or kindergarten and would like advice and ideas for teaching children under 6 (not English as a Second Language specific), this course will help you do this. This course is also for an ESL teacher with experience who… is working in other fields but is looking to specialise in Very Young Learners; has been teaching adults and would now like to broaden their skills to teach Very Young Learners; is specialising in other areas, e.g. test preparation or business English, but is looking to expand their teaching experience; is looking to bridge a gap in their teaching capabilities; wants to learn more about how to be an effective teacher; is seeking opportunities to work in other educational contexts; already teaches Very Young Learners and wants to learn more to improve their teaching; wants to know more about the aspects of language learning and development in early childhood; wants to find new ways to inspire and motivate Very Young Learners.

What is the cost of the IH Very Young Learners course?

The complete course price is £495 plus 20% VAT if you are in the UK or your employer is a UK-based company. There are discounts available for those who have completed an online course with IH OTTI in the previous 12 months or for teachers working in an IH school.

Who is eligible to take this course?

This course is designed for qualified language teachers with experience teaching adults or young learners age 6 and above. You do not need a TEFL qualification, but you should have some teaching experience and a B2 level of English.

What skills will I learn in this course?

The course focuses on teaching techniques specific to very young learners aged 3 to 5, including storytelling, games, songs, and music. You will also learn how to effectively engage and manage young learners in a classroom setting.

When do applications for the course close?

Online applications close on the Monday before the course starts. However, there may be late availability, so it's advised to contact the admissions team for any last-minute spaces.

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