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BCELT™ - Bridge Certificate
in English Language Teaching

was $1295 $995.00 $995.00
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This course is the best choice if you want the intensity of an on-site TEFL certification program but are not able to travel to a Bridge training center.

The BCELT™ is Bridge's innovative new distance-learning solution for teachers who are not able to attend a traditional in-class course. Meeting the 100-hour international benchmark, the BCELT™ provides teachers with online delivery of content covering the latest developments in the ELT field, accompanied by interactive activities and discussion with other members of your class. As a BCELT™ student, you will follow a 12-week schedule, completing assignments, projects, and activities in tandem with the other students in your course. The online content is complemented by live lectures and workshops delivered by one of our expert trainers via video-conferencing.

Earn up to 3 college credits

Course at a Glance

  • Duration: 100 hours over 12 weeks
  • Delivery of Instruction: Online & Web Conferencing
  • Textbook required: Yes
  • Recommended Proficiency Level: C1 (native-like)
University of Northern Colorado

Partnership with the University of Northern Colorado

Students who currently hold a bachelor's degree and successfully complete this course can earn 3 semester credits from the University of Northern Colorado.

For more information, please call Bridge at 303-785-8864.

Course Components

  • Reading Assignments and Quizzes
  • Discussion and Analysis of Topics
  • Observation via Video
  • Group Project
  • Final Paper

BCELT Course Dates 2012

    Start Date
  • • February 2
  • • March 6
  • • April 4
  • • May 3
  • • June 5
  • • July 5
  • • August 7
  • • September 5
  • • October 4
  • • November 6
    End Date
  • • April 25
  • • May 29
  • • June 26
  • • July 25
  • • August 27
  • • September 26
  • • October 29
  • • December 4
  • • January 16, 2013
  • • February 18, 2013

Course Content

What’s the difference between the BCELT™ and TEFLOnline.com?

Course

BCELT™

TEFLOnline.com
Course Type Distance Learning Self Study
Platform Moodle Custom
University Credits Awarded? Yes No
Type of learning Synchronous: students move through the course at the same pace. Assignments must be submitted by certain dates. Asynchronous: students move through the course at their own pace. There are no due dates for assignments.
Interaction Highly interactive. Students are continuously involved in discussions and debates with their fellow classmates as well as with their instructor. Live video-conferencing sessions. There is only interaction between the student and their personal tutor through the custom online platform.
Time commitment 8-10 hours per week Flexible because course is self-paced
Assignments Reading Assignments. Video observations. Reading comprehension quizzes. Weekly written analysis and discussion. Group Project. Final Paper Self-check quizzes. 2 short essays per module
Textbook required? Yes No
Recommended Proficiency Level C2 B1
Accredited by ACCET? Yes Yes
Job Placement Resources? Yes Yes

Who Should Take the BCELT™?

  • Anyone who lives in an area where the IDELT is not offered.
  • Working teachers who can only study part-time.
  • Non-native speaking teachers of English who do not hold a TEFL certification.
  • Native English speakers who would like to teach English abroad.

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