English Language Teacher Qualifications:


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Initial and Preparatory ELE Qualification Awards:
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Initial ELE qualifications refer to any initial, generally pre-service, TEFL / TESOL / ELE (or other) qualification which awards the successful trainee with a certificate (or equivalent) enfranchising the trainee to engage in English language teaching.

The requirements for teaching English in the recognised English language teaching sector state that a teacher is required to hold an NFQ level 7 (ordinary bachelor degree or equivalent) and a recognised ELE award. The following are the awards recognised by ACELS:

  • CELT
  • CELTA
  • Trinity ESOL
  • NUI ELE Certificate

Please note that online ELE qualifications and I to I ELE qualifications are not recognised by ACELS for teaching English in the recognised ELE sector in Ireland.

The ACELS regulations for organisations applying for recognition for the teaching of English language to foreign students (please see Regulations {{currentYear}}, Annex 1) require all teacher trainees to undertake ACELS ELE certificate courses*

From 1st January 2005 in order to be enfranchised to work in the recognised sector in Ireland (see List of Recognised ELE Teacher Training Organisations, {{currentYear}}). Please note that if you hold a qualification from outside Ireland and would like to check the NFQ level of your academic qualification you should log on to www.NARIC.ie

In order to ensure that your ELT qualification meets the standard for teaching in the recognised ELE sector in Ireland, please check this against the Eligibility Criteria for ELE Qualifications.


ACELS Certificates

Since January 1st 2005, there have been two ACELS certificates for initial ELE qualifications offered by recognised course providers in Ireland.
CELT: Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELT): All successful trainees who are awarded this certificate are eligible to work in all Department of Education & Skills recognised English language (ELE) schools in Ireland.
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Preparatory ELE Qualification: Certificate for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language to Secondary Level Students (awarded to State Qualified Teachers). This course is open to state-qualified teachers (and those in their final year of training). All successful trainees who are awarded this certificate are eligible to work in the Junior ELE sector in all ACELS recognised schools in Ireland.
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IMPORTANT FOR TRAINEES


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(posted 06/07/07): CELT replaces the Initial TEFL Certificate of September 1st, 2007. This change constitutes an upgrading of the certificate course,
the main difference being:




minimum of
120 hours input


a minimum of 360 minutes
(6 hours) teaching practice
Please note that the CELT is accepted for employment in other jurisdictions, e.g., accredited schools in the UK and Australia.

Legacy Awards

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All holders of the ACELS Initial TEFL Certificate (gained between Jan 1st 2005 and Sept. 1st 2007 remain enfranchised for
employment in the ACELS recognised English language teaching sector in Ireland as well as elsewhere.


ELE AWARDS APPLICATION FORMS:

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Recognition scheme is open to English language teacher training courses in Ireland and abroad.
If you are interested in finding out more information:
Please contact Deborah O'Brien. Details can be found on the Contact Us section of this site.

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