This course systematically covers all of the areas tested in the Cambridge DELTA Module One exam, as well as familiarising you with the exam format and requirements, and helping you develop appropriate exam-taking strategies.
Assessment theories and principles, phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax, discourse analysis, first and second language acquisition theories, approaches to language teaching are just some of the syllabus areas.
The Cambridge DELTA is an advanced blend of theory and practice that provides professional development for experienced teachers. It gives you skills and techniques that will help you throughout your career. DELTA is a modular course, consisting of three modules that can be taken in any order.
DELTA is currently accredited in the UK at Level 7 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is a 60-credit qualification. Level 7 equates to Master’s level in terms of content.
Below you will find information on our DELTA Module One course. If you are interested in our DELTA integrated programme (all modules) please click here.
Participants
This course is intended for experienced teachers who wish to prepare for the Cambridge DELTA Module One examination, offered in June and December each year. All participants should have a CEFR C2 level in English and at least two years of classroom teaching experience.
Participants may already have DELTA Module Two and/or Three or they could be starting their DELTA journey with Module One.
Dates
The course comprises 90 contact hours online and an additional 100 hours of supervised study. Our forthcoming DELTA Module One course dates are:
10 October 2023 – 21 May 2024
part-time course: Tuesdays, 10:00 – 13:30 EET or 18:00 – 21:30 EET
22 February 2023 – 14 November 2024
part-time course: every Thursday, with a break in July-August
Mode of Delivery
The course is fully online, combining both synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Participants take part in live online sessions on Zoom exploring issues in the core syllabus areas and complete background reading assignments and tasks in their own time on an asynchronous platform.
Course components
The course aims to prepare participants for the DELTA Module One examination and is divided into 3 parts:
Part 1 (18 contact hours) focuses on the background to teaching and learning English: theories of first and second language acquisition, historical and current approaches to ELT, learner language and error analysis.
Part 2 (45 contact hours) focuses on language analysis (lexis, grammar, phonology, discourse), the language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening), assessment procedures, teaching resources and materials, analysis and evaluation of learner language.
Part 3 (27 contact hours) focuses on the DELTA Module One examination: exam structure, exam taking strategies and practice exam tasks.
The course covers all of the topics in the DELTA Module One syllabus, which can be found here.
Assessment
DELTA Module One is assessed by written examination. The DELTA Module One examination can be taken in early June or early December every year. If you are based in or near Athens, you can sit for the exam at ACE TEFL. If you are not in Athens, please contact an examination centre near you at least two months before the examination date. Please visit this page to find a centre in your area.
Fees
The fee for this course is € 710. Please note the Cambridge examination fee (currently € 160) is not included.
For part-time courses, it is possible to pay in three instalments. You can pay your fees via bank transfer, PayPal or with your credit/debit card.
A 10% discount is available to course participants who have already completed the DELTA Module Two and/or the DELTA Module Three at ACE TEFL.
Application Process
To apply for this course, you need to complete an application form, complete a pre-course task and attend an interview with one of the course tutors.
Click here if you’d like to apply for our DELTA Module One course.
More information
If you aren’t sure what type of course is most suitable for you or you’d like to discuss your options with one of our tutors, please fill in the form below or email us to schedule an online meeting or call us on +30 2112672499. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have.