What is the YL extension to CELTA?
If you have little or no previous experience of teaching young learners but have previously been awarded the CELTA, you can take the Young Learner (YL) extension to CELTA. This extension course enables you to develop the skills and knowledge from your CELTA course and transfer them to the young learner teaching environment. Successful candidates are issued with an endorsement certificate confirming the additional award of the Young Learner extension. The units of learning are identical to those for CELTYL but courses are shorter (typically two to 2.5 weeks full time) and assessment requirements are slightly different: • 50 contact hours with course tutors • 4 hours teaching practice • 6 hours directed observation of lessons • 2 written assignments on: classroom teaching and the identification of action points; and aspects of the teaching and learning of English at young learner level through a focus on young learners and learning contexts.
