Teaching Exam Classes

Graduates of our CertTESOL course recieve a 50€ discount on this course, meaning they only pay 300€.
If you are in the process of registering for a CertTESOL  course with us, simply  indicate on the application form that you want to do this course.

If you  have already completed a CertTESOL course with us in the past, e-mail us to let us  know that you want to do this course.

By the end of the course you will have a greater understanding of how to approach teaching exam classes. You will have looked at a range of teaching materials and activities which can be used in exam classes. You will have an understanding of how to train learners in key strategies for Cambridge ESOL exams and you will have looked at how the Cambridge ESOL oral and written exams are assessed.

Even teachers with experience can find exam classes challenging to teach.

Firstly the stakes are higher. There is a clear result for the students at the end and failure in the exam can be costly.As a teacher you want to give your students the best chance of passing and your impact in terms of motivation, organisation and feedback on their performance can be decisive.

Secondly, you may find that the most effective approach to take and the type of activities you use is somewhat different to other classes you teach.

Thirdly, you may find that you need more specific and detailed knowledge of the exams themselves and tips and ideas for preparing students for success.

This course will be of particular interest to teachers who need to prepare students for Cambridge ESOL First Certificate and other exams in the Cambridge ESOL suite (PET, CAE, Proficiency).

It is suitable for recently qualified TEFL/TESOL teachers with an interest in improving in this area quickly and for more experienced teachers who find themselves teaching First Certificate classes and other exam classes for the first time.

This 30 hour online course runs over three weeks. You will have about 10 hours of work per week with deadlines for the completion of tasks.

There are three sessions per week which will require you to do a variety of exercises, reading and practical tasks.  In some tasks you will be invited to try something out with your students (if you are currently teaching an exam class) and report back. You will receive oral and written feedback from an experienced tutor on your work.

A typical course timetable looks like this (although there may be some variations depending on the needs of the participants):

You are free to work when you choose during the week giving you flexibility to combine the course with your working schedule.

Our team of trainers are highly experienced and qualified teachers and teacher trainers. They all have a specialist interest in teaching exam classes and experience in creating dynamic and enjoyable online training courses.

To pass the course and receive the certificate you will have to:

• Complete 100% of the course tasks to a satisfactory standard.

The OxfordTEFL Teaching Exam classes certificate will state that you have passed the course, outline the components of the course in detail and state the length of the course.

I would like to thank you and Oxford House for the superb instruction, guidance and support provided throughout the 3-week online course. I was anxious about teaching an official examination preparation course but now that I´ve completed your course, I feel very comfortable and confident going into the classroom. I would strongly recommend this course to teachers.
Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!

Emma Rodriguez

Exam practice website for students and teachers
www.floe-joe.com

Article: Humanising Exam classes by Alex Case
www.hltmag.co.uk

If you have any questions or enquiries about this course, please don't hesitate to contact us, and a member of our team will be happy to answer you.