DELTA - Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
What is the Delta Course?
The Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Delta) is an internationally recognized and highly respected diploma that represents the highest TEFL qualification in the world.
It’s for people who already teach English in adult, primary or secondary education contexts, and it’s aimed at an international audience of both native and non-native English teachers working in any part of the world.
It is the most frequently sought after Diploma qualification for the best TEFL jobs worldwide.
Moderated by the University of Cambridge.
We have highly qualified, experienced trainers, including one Delta assessor on staff, who also moderate other centres and courses around the world.
It is recognised as a Level 7 Qualification by the British Curriculum Authority, so it follows an authorised syllabus.
It is a course only offered by Authorised and well-established Teacher Education centres.
Every candidate is assessed by Cambridge Assessment English every time a course runs, not just on an occasional basis.
You can now take Delta Course 100% online from anywhere in the world with University Programmes
Will the fact that I’ve taken Delta Online appear on my certificate?
No. Delta Online leads to exactly the same certificate as the face-to-face Delta. Assessed outcomes are the same for all trainees, so there is no need for separate certification. We will also issue a second and separate certificate for the extra 50hrs of work you will engage in exclusively focused on developing your new online teaching English: Certificate in Teaching English Online.
What skills will you gain?
Proof of skills and expertise at the same level as Master’s study
Expand knowledge and understanding of foundational principles and practice of teaching English
Critical assessment of current ideas and practices as a teacher
Apply new knowledge and understanding to current teaching role
Expand knowledge of teaching English in contexts of adult students
Module 1
Understanding language, methodolgy and resources for teaching.
This module is assessed by a written examination comprising two papers, each of 1 hour 30 minutes in length.
Module 2
Developing professional practice
This module is assessed through a portfolio of course-based practical teaching and written assignments including one lesson and assignment which is externally assessed.
Module 3
Extending practice and ELT specialisation
This module is assessed through an extended written research project. It is externally assessed.
What makes our Delta course different from other centres?
FLEXIBILITY & PROGRAMME TIMETABLE
Connect just once to twice a week, for 4hrs, and take the rest of the course at your own pace and in your own time. You choose the day and time for Teaching Practice, no matter if you based in Europe, Asia, North or South America or Oceania! * Live sessions are recorded too!.
1) Individual Modules, separately at any point of your teaching career:
| Separate Delta Modules | Delta Module 1 The Examination | Delta Module 1 The Examination | Delta Module 2 Planning and Teaching Practice & Research | Delta Module 3 Course Design |
| Length | 10 weeks (Part Time) | 2 weeks (intensive) | 8 weeks (semi- intensive Delta Module 2) Or 12 weeks (Part time Delta Module 2) | 12 weeks (Part Time) |
| Delivery Mode Asynchronous or Live online? | Asynchronous Online 10 weeks (at your own pace)Live Online: Once a week (1.5hrs) on Zoom. | Asynchronous Online 2 weeks (Intensive)Live Online: Three times a week (4hrs) on Zoom. | Asynchronous Online 12 weeks (at your own pace)Live Online: Twice a week (4hrs) on Zoom. | Asynchronous Online 12 weeks (at your own pace) with on demand tutorials and consultation. |
2) A combined Delta programme (Module 1 and Module 2):
| Combined Delta | Delta Module 1 & Delta Module 2 |
| Length | 14 weeks |
| Delivery Mode Asynchronous or Live online? | Asynchronous Online: 14 weeks (at your own pace) Live Online: Twice a week (4hrs) on Zoom. |
A typical live online day on the course (just once or twice a week on Part Time Courses)
| Asynchronous at your own pace in the week | Synchronous Live Sessions Input sessions (methodology, language awareness) |
| Online work on our official University Programmes Learning Management System | 9am- 1pm (UCT-5) |
Delta through University Programmes is a very flexible option to take Delta and one that will allow more time to prepare and get through the work involved.
We estimate around 15-20hrs of work a week, on our cutting-edge platform for Delta – NEO LSM. Much better than Blackboard, Moodle, or any other CMS.
- Access to a fully equipped website with ELT materials, coursebooks, CDs for use in the classroom.
- Access to a range of videoed lessons you can watch according to you lesson focus and scope, before and after Teaching Practice!.
- A Delta online library with materials and resources specific to each assignment on the course.
- Access to your Delta portfolio online even long after your course. Your Delta portfolio is kept online on a cloud for you to access this from anywhere in the world!.
Delta online units
Delta forums
Direct Access to IHWO Journals |
Delta materials, videos, talks with experts
Delta online tasks
Delta online library |
On our Delta Module 2 course, we include study sessions on the course specifically designed for written assignments, which means you will have time in between assignments, TPs and input sessions to complete lesson plans, produce materials, or simply take advantage of your peers and tutors to ask them more questions as needed!
On our Module 1 course, we have weekly live sessions to answer any questions you might have on the examination papers and how you are doing so far!
On our Module 3 courses, we offer on demand tutorials to help you succeed with your extended assignment!
Our course provides specific training for how to use not just Zoom, but rather a range of other educational technologies for teaching purposes:
We estimate around 15-20hrs of work a week, on our cutting-edge platform for Delta – NEO LSM. Much better than Blackboard, Moodle, or any other CMS.
- Our Delta Module 2 programmes takes your teaching experience into practice! If you are taking the part time 12 course, you can put what you are learning on the programme into practice in your own context! You can choose to practise and teach your Delta lessons with your own learners, or we can provide a group of learners ourselves for you to teach. Your choice!
- Extensive supervised teaching practice.
- Access to the IH World network of schools.
- Job and careers advice service, including access to our network of recruitment agents in different parts of the world.
“Being trained under University Programmes quality standards is a synonym of excellence and professionalism”
We believe access to education and training should not be a privilege of just a few! Our course option provides the lowest and most competitive price in the market, and we can also offer a Payment Installment Plan to assist students who are unable to pay for the course right away!
Delta Integrated includes
Interactive Digital Platform
We use one of the best and cutting edge Learning Management Systems: NEO, where online interaction is flexible, automatized and engaging
Exam Registration
Sit the Delta Module 1 Exam at your local centre, we take care of this!.
Savings
Our course is cheaper compared to other course providers, including Bell, NILE & The Distance Delta
Personal tutor support
IH provides group feedback, as well as personal and regular tutor feedback to participants
Success
Our success rate is over 95%. We ensure that our trainees successfully complete the Delta Course
Flexibility
Our flexible course options means you can take some time off to take the course intensively, continue working and take out part time courses, or complete one or more than one Delta modules at the same time!
Dates
Explore our three different Course Dates formats
| Delta Module 1– The Examination | Delta Module 2 – Planning and Teaching Practice & Research | Delta Module 3 – Course Design |
| 12 weeks (Part Time) | 12 weeks (Part time Delta Module 2) | 12 weeks (Part Time) |
Start Date January 06, 2025 End Date March 16, 2025 | Start Date January 6, 2025 End Date March 30, 2025 | Start Date February 24, 2025 End Date May 25, 2025 |
Start Date March 17, 2025 End Date June 01, 2025 | Start Date March 3, 2025 End Date June 1, 2025 | Start Date September 01, 2025 End Date November 23, 2025 |
Start Date June 2, 2025 End Date August 10, 2025 | Start Date June 30, 2025 End Date September 21, 2025 | |
Start Date September 15, 2025 End Date November 23, 2025 | Start Date September 01, 2025 End Date November 23, 2025 |
| Integrated (M1 & M2) (Part-time) |
| 20 to 24 weeks |
Start Date January 6, 2025 End Date June 1, 2025 |
Start Date March 17, 2025 End Date September 21, 2025 |
Start Date Jun 02, 2025 End Date November 23, 2025 |
| Delta 1– (Full-time) | Delta 2 – (Full-time) | Integrated (M1 & M2) – (Full-time) |
| 2 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 to 14-weeks |
Start Date August 05, 2025 End Date August 15, 2025 | Start Date January 8, 2024 End Date March 03, 2024 | Start Date January 6, 2025 End Date March 30, 2025 |
Start Date July 01, 2024 End Date August 25, 2024 | Start Date March 03, 2025 End Date June 01, 2025 | |
Start Date June 2, 2025 End Date September 21, 2025 | ||
Start Date September 01, 2025 End Date November 23, 2024 |
Delta course prices
Book all three Delta modules with University Programmes and get $200USD off or alternatively pay in 6 monthly instalments
| Delta Module 1– Part Time (10 weeks) | Delta Module 1– Intensive (2 weeks) |
| Course fees: $620 USD Cambridge examination fee: $289 USD* | Course fees: $550 USD Cambridge examination fee: $289 USD* |
Delta Module 1 includes
Tuition from experienced Delta tutors and assessors |
Full access to our digital learning plataform |
Full access to digital forums for peer support and exchange |
1-to-1 support and detalled feedback on every task |
Exam registration at your local exam centre |
Special delivery of your certificate (signature required) |
| Delta Module 2 Part Time (12 weeks) | Delta Module 2 Intensive (8 weeks) |
| Course fees: $2,490 USD | Course fees: $2,490 USD |
*(including the Cambridge fee, examination fee and all assessor expenses)
Delta Module 2 includes
Interactive Digital PlatformWe use one of the best and cutting edge Learning Management Systems: NEO, where online interaction is flexible, automatized and engaging |
Unique Delivery ModeWe offer a combination of timetables, delivery modes and asynchronous vs synchronous options to meet your specific needs. |
SavingsOur course is cheaper compared to other course providers, including Bell, NILE & The Distance Delta |
Personal tutor supportIH provides group feedback, as well as personal and regular tutor feedback to participants |
SuccessOur success rate is over 95%. We ensure that our trainees successfully complete the Delta Course |
FlexibilityOur flexible course options means you can take some time off to take the course intensively, continue working and take out part time courses, or complete one or more than one Delta modules at the same time! |
| Delta Module 3 – Part Time (12 weeks) |
| Course fees: $480 USD Cambridge assignment submission fee: $210 USD |
Delta Module 3 includes
Interactive Digital PlatformWe use one of the best and cutting edge Learning Management Systems: NEO, where online interaction is flexible, automatized and engaging |
Unique Delivery ModeWe offer a combination of timetables, delivery modes and asynchronous vs synchronous options to meet your specific needs. |
SavingsOur course is cheaper compared to other course providers, including Bell, NILE & The Distance Delta |
Personal tutor supportIH provides group feedback, as well as personal and regular tutor feedback to participants |
SuccessOur success rate is over 95%. We ensure that our trainees successfully complete the Delta Course |
FlexibilityOur flexible course options means you can take some time off to take the course intensively, continue working and take out part time courses, or complete one or more than one Delta modules at the same time! |
| Delta Module 1 & Delta Module 2 Semi- Intensive (14 weeks) |
| Programme Bundle Fees: $3000 USD* Cambridge examination fee: $270 USD |
| Book all the integrated Delta programme with University Programmes and save $100USD |
Delta Module 3 includes
Interactive Digital PlatformWe use one of the best and cutting edge Learning Management Systems: NEO, where online interaction is flexible, automatized and engaging |
Unique Delivery ModeWe offer a combination of timetables, delivery modes and asynchronous vs synchronous options to meet your specific needs. |
SavingsOur course is cheaper compared to other course providers, including Bell, NILE & The Distance Delta |
Personal tutor supportIH provides group feedback, as well as personal and regular tutor feedback to participants |
SuccessOur success rate is over 95%. We ensure that our trainees successfully complete the Delta Course |
FlexibilityOur flexible course options means you can take some time off to take the course intensively, continue working and take out part time courses, or complete one or more than one Delta modules at the same time! |
Delta Integrated includes
Interactive Digital Platform
We use one of the best and cutting edge Learning Management Systems: NEO, where online interaction is flexible, automatized and engaging
Exam Registration
Sit the Delta Module 1 Exam at your local centre, we take care of this!.
Savings
Our course is cheaper compared to other course providers, including Bell, NILE & The Distance Delta
Personal tutor support
IH provides group feedback, as well as personal and regular tutor feedback to participants
Success
Our success rate is over 95%. We ensure that our trainees successfully complete the Delta Course
Flexibility
Our flexible course options means you can take some time off to take the course intensively, continue working and take out part time courses, or complete one or more than one Delta modules at the same time!
Who is DELTA for?
DELTA is for teachers with at least two year’s experience.
Teachers who plan to make a career in English language teaching or move into other roles, e.g. Director of Studies, Teacher Trainer, etc.
It’s suitable for teachers in any context, working with any age range: young learners, teenagers or adults.
Teachers who passed their CELTA or CAM qualification. You should not apply for the DELTA if you have not already gained experience in EFL teaching.
How to apply for DELTA and what are the requirements?
- Two years of teaching experience and an initial teacher training qualification.
- Must be over 20 years old at the beginning of the course.
- Accredited level C1 according to the Common European Framework.
