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rob01 · Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 20

If I had to do it again; Whilst I enjoyed the Canterbury course immensely and found it challenging and professional etc. I would take the CELTA, yes its a bit more expensive but its the `Gold Standard` in terms of TEFL certification, and you wont have any of the problems that I have had if you decide to teach anywhere other than Spain. With a non CELTA or Trinity TESOL you will come up against problems in the UK/Ireland/Parts of Asia and Mid East - if a job opportunity comes down to a choice between a CELTA holder and a non-CELTA holder, CELTA will win every time.

pr455 · Joined: 08 May 2011 Posts: 135 Location: MADRID, SPAIN

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

To further clarify Shawn's useful point about the DELTA - it's normally recommended for people who already hold a CELTA or equivalent, and who have a couple of years of experience under their belts. It would be very difficult to succeed on a DELTA without some background in the field (if they'd even accept you on the course; I doubt that anyone would).