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DELTA Course

DELTA Course

Advance your teaching career with a highly respected qualification for experienced English teachers.

Do the DELTA Course with us in Seville and obtain your qualification!

Format

Online & mixed options
Flexible study formats available

Duration

120 hours
Plus research and assignments

Structure

3 modules
Theory, practice, and specialisation

Recommended 

Experienced teachers
Minimum 2 years teaching experience

What is the DELTA course?

The DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an advanced qualification that develops your theoretical and practical teaching knowledge.

The course is divided into three modules:

  • Module 1 – Theory
    Assessed through a written exam
  • Module 2 – Practice
    Includes assessed lessons and coursework
  • Module 3 – Specialism
    Focuses on a course design project in a chosen area

It is designed for experienced teachers with a high level of English who want to advance their career and gain a highly regarded qualification.

How can we Help?

University of Cambridge DELTA course options:

Module One - complete our 14-week online course:
  • Mainly asynchronous, but with some zoom tutorials
  • Prepares you for the Paper One and Paper Two exam tasks
  • Work on tasks individually and also with coursemates
  • Timed exam questions and mock exams included
  • online input sessions and access to a range of resources
  • Interaction with and feedback from our very experienced DELTA tutors / assessors through forum work, correspondence and zoom

Module Two semi-intensive 14-week course; online via Zoom video conferencing (from February to May, Tues & Fri mornings, 9’30-14’00 Spanish time) for June moderation by Cambridge (Results in August)

  • Complete the coursework component, with five assignments and four assessed lessons, including the external
  • Includes methodology sessions, Teaching Practice with our students, feedback and tutorials
  • Access to a range of materials and resources
  • Delivered by our DELTA tutors, who are experienced assessors
  • Mainly asynchronous, but with some zoom tutorials
  • A wide range of specialisms available
  • Prepares you for each part of the course design assignment
  • Input sessions, video tutorials and resources available online
  • Feedback provided on each section of the assignment, and on the first full draft
  • Working with our very experienced DELTA tutors / assessors in completing the assignment

This Mixed Mode course allows you to complete DELTA Module Two with both an online and face-to-face component. In week one to three you complete methodology input sessions and the first two assignments with assessed lessons, LSA1 and LSA2, in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. In week four you join us in Seville to do LSA3 and the externally assessed LSA4 assignment in class with our students. This course gives you the opportunity to be assessed both online and face-to-face, but spending four rather than seven weeks attending the centre in person, which reduces accommodation costs for national and international applicants.

DELTA Starting Dates

Check below prices and options for DELTA courses

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Delta Module 1 (Online)

Date

24/08/2026 – 27/11/2026
08/02/2027 – 21/05/2027
23/08/2027 – 26/11/2027

Price

850€

Details

*Cambridge Module entry fee is not included

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Delta Module 2 (Online)

Date

09/02/2027 – 21/05/2027

Price

2490€
*Cambridge entry fee included

Details

Part-time course
(Tues and Fri morning)

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Delta Module 3 (Online)

Date

24/08/2026 – 27/11/2026
08/02/2027 – 28/05/2027
23/08/2027 – 26/11/2026

Price

590€

Details

*Cambridge Module entry fee is not included

**Alternatively, choose your own dates. Contact us

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Delta Module 2 Mixed mode

Date

05/07/2027 – 20/08/2027

Price

2490€
*Cambridge Module entry fee included

Details

(3 week online, 4 weeks face to face in Sevilla)

Frequently Asked Questions

DELTA Module One

What does the course entail?

A sixteen-week online Module One theory and exam preparation course. Available to candidates anywhere in Spain or all over the world, this course prepares you for the Module One written exam offered in June or December. Candidates work on tasks together and independently, with regular input and feedback from tutors. Tasks include exam practice and two full mock exams.

Understanding language, methodology and resources for teaching (20 credits) This module focuses on the background to teaching and learning ESOL in a range of contexts.

  • Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching
  • Different approaches and methodologies, including current developments
  • Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems
  • Language skills and learners’ problems
  • Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
  • Key concepts and terminology related to assessment

To help you complete this Module successfully, we offer:

  • A fully-comprehensive programme of input covering all key areas above
  • Thorough guidance, timed practices, feedback and two Mock Exams in preparation for the Final Written Examination, taken here in our centre.
  • Access to key literature relating to the above fields

What does the course entail?

Our NEW DELTA Module Two online course is run part-time over three months (from February to May), and is available to anyone both locally based here in Spain or elsewhere. The class times for live online methodology sessions, lesson consultation  and feedback are Tuesday and Friday mornings 9’30am  – 14’00 approx (mainland Spain time). The assessed Teaching Practice can take place either through live streaming of your lessons, or online via Zoom or a similar platform, or even possibly in-class if Seville based. This innovative programme has been designed to support you in completing this practical Coursework DELTA Module successfully!!

Developing Professional Practice (20 credits)This module looks at the theory and practice of teaching and a range of factors which affect teaching and learning:

  • The language learner and the language learning context
  • Preparation for teaching adult learners of English
  • Evaluating, selecting and using resources and materials for teaching purposes
  • Managing and supporting learning
  • Evaluation of lesson preparation and teaching
  • Observation/evaluation of other teachers’ lessons
  • Professionalism and opportunities for professional development

To help you complete this Module successfully, we offer:

  • Input and individual guidance for your lesson planning
  • Input and individual guidance on choosing, planning and writing background assignments
  • Group or individual feedback on both assessed and unassessed lessons
  • A guided program of peer, DVD and in-house teacher observations

What does the course entail?

This online course provides input and ongoing help with the Extended Course Design Assignment based on a specialist area. The course takes place from February to May for assignment submission in June.

Extending practice and English language teaching specialization (20 credits)

  • Research into specialist areas
  • Syllabus design: principles, influences on, methodological effects of, and major syllabus types as applied to the specific learning context
  • Designing syllabus and teaching programmes to meet the needs of learners in the specific context of their selected specialization
  • Course design and development in the specific context of their selected specialization
  • The principles and practice of testing and assessment and application to the candidate’s specialist area

To help you complete this Module successfully, we offer:

  • Input on syllabus types, course design and testing principles
  • Introductory input and individual guidance to help choose and research your Module 3 specialization
  • On-line support as you write your extended assignment
  • Extensive video input for all sections of the assignment
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