DELTA
Advance your teaching career with the Cambridge DELTA qualification at Stafford House. DELTA is the natural progression from CELTA and is designed for experienced English language teachers who want to move into senior teaching, academic management or teacher training roles.
Why study DELTA with Stafford House?
At Stafford House London, we deliver all three modules of the Cambridge DELTA. Our programmes are led by experienced, Cambridge-qualified tutors who provide expert guidance, academic rigour and personalised support throughout your studies.
DELTA Module 1 – Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources
DELTA Module 1 focuses on extending your knowledge and understanding of English language teaching in a range of contexts. This is a theory-based module and does not include teaching practice.
Module 1 covers six core areas:
- Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching
- Teaching approaches and methodologies, including current developments
- Language systems and learners’ linguistic problems
- Language skills and learners’ problems
- Resources, materials and reference sources for language learning
- Key assessment concepts and terminology
This module is suitable for teachers who already hold a CELTA or equivalent qualification and have classroom teaching experience.
Module 1 – Course details
Format: Online (live Zoom sessions)
Schedule: 10 Tuesday evenings, 18:30–21:00
Course fee: £500 (exam fee not included)
Assessment: Written exam
| Dates | Assessment dates (2026 & 2027): | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb – 20 April 2027 7 Sep – 9 Nov 2027 | Wednesday, 2 December 2026 Wednesday, 2 June 2027 Wednesday, 1 December 2027 | £200 |
DELTA Module 2 – Developing Professional Practice
DELTA Module 2 focuses on developing your practical teaching expertise and professional awareness. You will deepen your understanding of lesson planning, classroom practice, learner needs and professional development.
Key areas include:
- The language learner and learning context
- Lesson preparation and teaching
- Selecting and using teaching resources
- Managing and supporting learning
- Observing and evaluating lessons
- Professionalism and ongoing development
Assessment includes a portfolio of coursework, five assignments, four Language Systems Assignments (LSAs), and a professional development assignment. Teaching practice is observed and assessed within your own workplace.
Module 2 – Requirements
- CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL qualification
- Minimum of two years’ teaching experience
- English language level C1/C2
- You must be currently teaching, as your teaching practice will be assessed with your own students
Module 2 – Course details
Face-to-face full-time (8 weeks):
6 April – 29 May 2026
Course price: £1950 + £187 Cambridge assessment fee
DELTA Module 3 – Extending Practice and ELT Specialism
DELTA Module 3 focuses on needs analysis, syllabus design, course planning and assessment within a chosen specialism. This module is assessed through a written assignment and does not include teaching practice.
You can choose from a wide range of ELT specialisms, including Business English, CLIL, EAP, ESP, exam preparation, online teaching, one-to-one teaching, and teaching in multilingual or monolingual contexts.
Module 3 – Course details
Format: Online (live Zoom sessions). Includes:
- Two one-to-one Zoom tutorials (up to 30 minutes each)
- Detailed written feedback on each section
- Comprehensive feedback on a full second draft
Schedule: flexible, self-paced programme with no fixed start dates. We recommend allowing approximately 12 weeks for completion.
Course price: £400 (exam registration fee not included)
| Assessment dates (2026 & 2027): | Exam fee |
|---|---|
| Monday, 7 December 2026 Monday, 7 June 2027 Monday, 6 December 2027 | £200 |
How to Apply for the DELTA Course?
To apply for DELTA course, we will require:
- A copy of the most recent CV
- Email to [email protected]
- Outline which DELTA course they are interested in
- Tutor review CV and invite candidate for a 1-hour online chat to discuss course in more details
If you would like to book an exam, you will need to complete a registration form and complete payment. Further information can be provided by contacting [email protected] or [email protected].
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