Malta TEFL Course

TEFL Induction Course

The TEFL Induction Course is ideal for candidates with little or no experience in the ELT (English Language Teaching) industry. This course is for native speakers of English or other fluent users of the English language and is recognised and approved by the Monitoring Board of the Ministry of Education in Malta.

This part-time evening course (afternoons, in June) is designed to provide intensive theoretical and practical training in the basic teaching skills and knowledge needed by the teacher in a communicative, learner-centred ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) classroom. The highly practical approach used on this course is similar to the ESOL classroom, where we aim for dynamic and interactive sessions, with practical, hands-on assignments, allowing all candidates to realise their full potential as teachers.

Small groups enable us to give each candidate more personal attention and support.

Course Objectives

During the course, candidates;

  • will be introduced to the various roles/duties/qualities of a teacher in the ELT industry.
  • will become acquainted with various methods related to classroom management skills.
  • will be able to plan topic-based lessons so as to ensure that students are able to communicate effectively.
  • will be introduced to strategies related to exploiting the 4 language skills in order to make teaching and learning more effective.
  • will improve their language awareness.
  • will learn how to evaluate course book and other teaching resource.
  • will learn about the various approaches needed when teaching adults and teenagers.

Course Duration

Input and Peer-teaching - 40/45hrs
The February and October courses run for approx 10 weeks (2 to 3-hour sessions twice a week).
The June course runs for approx 3 to 4 weeks (3-hour sessions four to five times a week).
Class Observation - 15 hrs
This training course includes 15 hours of Class Observation as part of the syllabus. Trainees are encouraged to observe ongoing classes as from the 4th session of the course as this will help them put newly acquired knowledge into perspective and identify their current level of skills and needs.



Assessment and Certification

An EC TEFL certificate is issued once the trainees have:

  • successfully completed all assignments and teaching practice sessions
  • passed the final Language Awareness Test
  • observed ELT lessons for a minimum of 15 hours

Note: Class observation is a mandatory part of the course and it is crucial that you observe 3 hours per level. Attendance: In order to obtain a course certificate. participants must attend a minimum of 90% of the course and complete all assignments and Teaching Practice sessions before the course ends. We recommend that you attend ALL sessions.

Grades : A ( Excellent ); B ( Good Pass ); C (Pass); D (Low Pass); E (Fail). Pluses and minuses may also be awarded.

Current regulations in Malta stipulate that English Language Teachers should:

  • have successfully followed a recognised TEFL Induction Course.
  • be at least 18 years of age.
  • have a (minimum) Matriculation standard of Education.
  • possess an A-level in English or equivalent (EFL Monitoring Board Exam).
  • have a clean police conduct certificate .

Our Trainers

All our trainers and tutors are highly qualified and have had years of experience in the ELT/ESOL industry. They are dedicated professionals who have decided to make a career of teaching and teacher training and are committed to creating a very positive environment. You can rest assured that you will get the continuous feedback and support needed on such courses.

For further information, contact Nadya Aquilina at nadyaaquilina@ecenglish.com