DELTA (Diploma in teaching English to speakers of other languages) is a detailed and comprehensive course that covers advanced theory and practice to help you develop in your teaching career.
DELTA is a qualification from Cambridge English Assessment, which is part of the University of Cambridge.
You need at least one year’s experience to make the most of it, although many people take it after a number of year’s experience in the classroom. If you are planning to progress into academic management a DELTA is a very good idea. In some schools it will be a prerequisite.
There are three modules, which you can take in any order.
Module 1 is “Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching”. This is the examined module, and is primarily theoretical.
Module 2 is “Developing Professional Practice”. It is assessed with a portfolio of coursework and assessed lesson observations.
Module 3 is independent research on either an ELT specialism or management. It is assessed by a written dissertation.
DELTA Module 1
DELTA Module 1 is “Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching”. This is the examined module, and is primarily theoretical. Topics are
- Theory of language acquisition and language teaching
- Different teaching approaches and methodologies
- Language systems and linguistic problems
- Language skills
- Resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
- Assessment concepts and terminology
Beacuse this module is examined, some people benefit from additional help with exam preparation and revision. We have an online course exactly for this. See here!
DELTA Module 2
DELTA Module 2 is “Developing Professional Practice”. It is assessed with a portfolio of coursework and assessed lesson observations. Topics covered are:
- The learner and learning context
- Preparing to teach
- Using resources and materials in the classroom
- Managing and supporting learning
- Evaluating lesson planning
- Observing lessons
- Professional development
DELTA Module 3
DELTA Module 3 is independent research on either an ELT specialism or management. It is assessed by a written dissertation
About the school
IH Cairo is a well established school, staffed by experienced professionals. The team has been teaching languages for 14 years.
In 2020 we moved to our new location in the Giza area of Cairo, in a downtown location near the left bank of the Nile River. We are in an area where there are Embassies and Consulates, near the Egyptian museum, the Opera House, Cairo Tower, and just 9 minutes walking from the nearest metro station.
We offer English Language and Arabic language courses as well as a range of teacher training opportunities from CELTA to DELTA and other specialist courses.
The owner Mina and managing director Mohamed look forward to welcoming you to IH Cairo!
When you are in the city, the best places to visit are Khan Al-Khalili, Al Moez Street, Old Cairo- Salah Al-din Citadel, Cairo tower,The Opera House, Al Azhar and Al Azhar Park.
And did we mention the Egyptian Museum with a myriad of ancient artifacts including the treasures of Tutankhamun?
The school is only a 20 minute drive from the world famous Pyramids and Sphynx.
For students wanting to explore further, they can go hiking in Wadi Degla park, go for two nights to Al Fayoum, or to the beach in Al Ain Al Sokhna, or visit our beautiful and historic Mediterranean port of Alexandria near the Nile delta.
Getting to Egypt is very easy wherever you are travelling from. Once here, it takes one hour to get from the international airport to IH Cairo premises.
Cairo is connected with metro stations everywhere, and travel is very accessible and reasonably priced. H Cairo is 10 minutes away from the nearest metro station, or if you have a car there is a big parking area in front of the school.
All restaurants and different cuisines are located near IH Cairo.KFC and Dominos Pizzam as well as different Egyptian and Arabian restaurants are within 3 minutes walking from the school. In addition there are restaurants and cafes with a Nile River view just about five minutes from the school.
There is one Hypermarket near IH Cairo called Alfa- Market and it has all the groceries, fish, meat, and whatever else you may need.
Accommoation
We don’t have accommodation which we can rent to students, but we are happy to make recommendations and offer assistance. Depending on the location, you should expect to pay around 20-40 USD per night for a small hotel, or 10-20USD per night for an Air bnb apartment.
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Cairo, Egypt