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al capone · Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 72

So i,ve been teaching in Mexico for the past few years after getting my certs in Thailand/Cambodia

I want to do the DELTA and takes things eventually towards a degree

but before then its 6 months hard slog in Scotland to save 3-5 grand as a landscaper/gardener

so which Intensive/residential DELTA course would be the best bet/value for money, CONSIDERING COURSE, ACCOMODATION ETC ETC

bARCA--SEVILLE--MEXICO-LONDON-GLASGOW???????????

HELP PLEASE

coledavis · Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 1838

Unless you're hung up on the name DELTA, have you considered the Trinity Diploma in TESOL? This can be taken in distance learning mode, where you only need to find an examination centre for the written exam and to go to the host college's campus for a two week practical session. Cheaper than the 'live' courses but longer in duration.

rafaella · Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Posts: 122

I've recently been looking into doing either the DELTA or the Trinity Diploma. The latter looks like a more practical option for me. Do they carry equal weight with employers or is one seen as superior to the other?

al capone · Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 72

this is what i wanted to know?

coledavis · Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 1838

kazpat · Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Posts: 140 Location: Kazakhstan

al capone · Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 72

cheers for all

coledavis · Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 1838

Although DELTA is the default name asked for, the Trinity Dip is definitely seen as equivalent in terms of level. HOWEVER, your point about the curriculum is very important. If one course offers something specific that you might want, then that is something else in its favour.

rafaella · Joined: 22 Feb 2011 Posts: 122

Thank you. Confirmation that they have equal standing is helpful.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Sorry to bring up an old post, but it's a long weekend. The Distance Delta appears to be cheaper, but you still have to travel for the two week orientation course.

With the Distance Trinity Diploma you also have to travel for 2 to 4 weeks. I'm looking at the one through St. George's in London. Yes, London is expensive, but it's only two weeks, versus the 4 week one I was looking at in Barcelona. I'm hoping to start next summer and then complete it in summer 2013.

The problem that I've run into with the delta is that it's very British Council run. So often if you're not a BC teacher, you can't do the course at their centre. At least that was my experience when I called the local BC earlier this year.

al capone · Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 72

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naturegirl321

yeah..i,ve been thinking along your lines as well

Trinity looks cheaper and better

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

al capone · Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 72

i,ll probablly do it at the end of Summer..Oct or Nov

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

wailing_imam · Joined: 31 Mar 2006 Posts: 580 Location: Malaya

I am just finishing off my DipTESOL through St Georges. Exam in Aug, then travel to London in Oct for 2 weeks. Therefore, if I finish it in Oct it will have taken me 19 months. In that time I have also become a father and written a travel guidebook as well as held down a full time teaching job. It would be possible to do in a year if one pushed it. I have found the course useful. However, on top of course fees are the expensive books, exam fees and a fortnight in London. In total I estimate it will cost 2.5 - 3k pounds.