IH Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers
Develop your knowledge and ability to teach English to younger learners with a qualification from International House and Cambridge
CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING YOUNG LEARNERS & TEENAGERS
Expand your range of teaching expertise
Whether you have years of experience teaching children or never worked with them before, this is the ideal course to better understand young learners’ pedagogy and experience it hands-on in the classroom.
Specialise in YLs
The IH Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers (IH TYLT) is a professional development course for newly qualified and experienced English language teachers who are working or preparing to work with children and adolescents.
The course is designed to help teachers gain a better understanding of the pedagogy behind teaching this age group and acquire practical skills and ideas for effective teaching.
- 30 hours of instruction
- 3 hours of observed teaching practice
- 6 hours of observations of peers and experienced teachers
- 2 weeks (full-time) face-to-face
The IH TYLT is developed by the International House World Organisation and moderated by Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge. Certificates include the Cambridge logo, adding value and international recognition to the qualification.
This is the ideal teacher training course if you are already teaching young learners and need an official certification of your competence or if you have recently completed an initial TEFL qualification like CELTA and planning to work with children and teenagers in local and international schools.
SCHOOL
Much more than a teacher training academy
International House is in the heart of the main Sukhumvit area in a modern office building with easy access to public transport, shopping malls, street markets, bars and restaurants.
We have been in Bangkok since 1999 and we’re part of the International House World Organisation with more than 140 schools in 45 countries.
- Central and convenient location
- Easy walk to the Skytrain and Metro systems
- Modern facilities with fully-equipped training rooms
- Computers, printers and Wi-Fi throughout the school
- Extensive resource library
We’re an approved Cambridge centre and offer a range of Cambridge teacher training and development courses.
WHY INTERNATIONAL HOUSE?
Teacher training specialists since 1962
Our story in teacher development started in 1962 when International House launched their first teacher training course in London, UK. A course that later became known as the Cambridge CELTA. Since then, thousands of teachers have chosen us for their training and development. Today, we are still one of the organisations that set the standards in teacher education.
DATES & FEES
Earn a professional specialisation in 2 weeks
Choose a course that best suits your time and commitments. Complete the course in 2 weeks on our intensive full-time programme, face-to-face at our centre.
IH TYLT Courses
Timings reflect Thailand time (UTC +7), and prices are in US Dollars.
COURSE
DATES / DURATION
DAYS / TIME
LOCATION
$ USD
The schedule for the year 2025 will be published soon.
ACCOMMODATION
Do you need accommodation while studying?
If you need a place to stay while taking the IH TYLT course, we can take care of it so that you can fully focus on your course. With modern and affordable accommodation solutions close to the school, we have options to match your preferences and budget.
CONTENTS
What's in the IH TYLT course?
The IH Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers course is designed to give you practical experience in teaching children and adolescents. You will receive input on effective pedagogy for this age group and practice newly learnt techniques with a real class of young learners.
The International House Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers (IH TYLT) is a comprehensive course that equips teachers with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively teach English to students aged 6 to 17. The program covers a range of teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and materials design principles that will inspire you with practical ideas to help your students learn and thrive.
The course if offered face-to-face on a full-time basis during weekdays.
Course objectives
– effectively transfer and apply your existing English teaching skills to a young learners and teenagers context
– gain a deeper understanding of how young learners and teenagers learn and how to cater to their needs, interests and motivation
– plan for and stage effective lessons in order to teach language lessons and develop language skills
– acquire and use a range of communicative activities, games and resources to make language learning fun, communicative and meaningful
– develop effective classroom management strategies and techniques to competently manage classes of young learners and teenagers
– continue your own personal development as a teaching professional after the course
Course components
– attend and participate in 30 hours of trainer input sessions and workshops for subject knowledge and teaching methodology
– complete 3 hours of observed teaching practice
– observe 6 hours of lesson observations of peers and experienced teachers
– complete 7 or more portfolio tasks
– complete 2 practically focused written assignments
The course is developed by the International House World Organisation and moderated by Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge. Certificates include the Cambridge logo, and this adds value and international recognition to the qualification.
When applying for the IH TYLT course, you should:
– be over 18
– have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education (you do not need a degree)
– have a proficient level of English (equivalent to CEFR C1 or above if English is not your first language)
– have at least 1 year of teaching experience OR have an initial TEFL teacher training qualification (e.g. Cambridge CELTA)
These requirements are checked during the application process through an interview.
The IH TYLT course covers a range of topics which give you a deeper understanding of theories of language learning, language learners, language skills and systems in a young learners context.
The syllabus includes the following topics.
– Psychology of learning and pedagogy
– Approaches, methods and techniques
– Classroom management, task instructions and teacher language
– Lesson planning
– Materials evaluation, selection and design
– Developing productive skills (speaking and writing)
– Developing receptive skills (listening and reading)
– Clarifying and practising new language
– Promoting accuracy and correction techniques
– Using games and fun practice activities
– Mixed-abilities
Each day will be a mix of input sessions, workshops, tutor-assisted lesson planning, observed teaching, lesson observations and feedback sessions. After the course, you will have 4 weeks to complete and submit a series of reflective tasks and your final assignment. During these 4 weeks, you will be in regular contact with your trainers, and we will set up regular Zoom chats to deal with any queries you have and ensure that you are on top of your work.
You will be assessed on your attendance and contribution to the course, and a portfolio comprising of weekly tasks, 3 hours of observed teaching and 2 reflective assignments, one focused on materials and another based on what you have learnt on the course. The portfolio is moderated by the IH Assessment Unit and the grading of the course is Pass or Fail.
The IH TYLT course is also moderated by Cambridge Assessment English and therefore successful course participants will receive a certificate that includes the Cambridge Assessment English logo.
TRAINERS
A talented, dynamic and passionate team
Meet the trainers that make our teacher training programmes stand out from the crowd. A team of highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers dedicated to motivating and supporting you throughout your learning journey.
IH TYLT FAQs
All your questions answered
The IH TYLT is a professional development course for newly qualified and experienced English language teachers who are working or preparing to work with children and teenagers. It’s designed to help teachers gain a deeper understanding of the pedagogy for teaching this age group and acquire practical skills and ideas for effective teaching.
The IH TYLT is focused on learners between the age of 6 and 17. However, the pedagogy covered can be suitable for slightly younger or older learners.
Yes. The course is developed by the International House World Organisation and moderated by Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge. Certificates include the Cambridge logo, adding value and international recognition to the qualification.
The IH TYLT and the IH Intro to Young Learners are professional development courses focused on theory and practice in teaching younger learners.
The IH TYLT is a longer and more advanced course. It’s a formal qualification which includes assessment via teaching practice, observations and assignments. The course is developed by the International House World Organisation and moderated by Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge. The course is Pass or Fail, and successful participants receive a certificate with the Cambridge logo.
The IH Intro to Young Learners is a briefer and more basic programme. It’s a foundation course without formal assessment and it’s often taken as an extension to our Cambridge CELTA courses. The course is developed by our team of Cambridge-approved trainers and participants receive a certificate of attendance from International House Bangkok.
The IH TYLT is a professional development qualification for newly qualified and experienced English language teachers. It is designed for individuals who are working or preparing to work with younger learners. It is the ideal course if you have recently completed an initial TEFL qualification, such as the Cambridge CELTA, and would like exposure to this age group, or if you simply would like to enhance your skillset and acquire practical ideas for teaching children and adolescents. The course is also for teachers who need an official qualification to work in this particular context.
No. The course is designed for both experienced and newly qualified teachers with no experience in a young learners context.
Not necessarily. An initial TEFL teaching qualification is desirable only if you have little or no teaching experience. This is to ensure that you will be better able to relate theory and practice.
No. You should only have a proficient level of English, equivalent to CEFR C1 or above if English is not your first language.
The IH TYLT course covers a range of topics which give you a deeper understanding of theories of language learning, language learners, language skills and systems in a young learners context.
Sessions include input related to:
- pedagogy and approaches
- classroom management and corrections
- lesson planning, activities and materials
- developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
- clarifying and practising grammar and vocabulary
The assessment is based on your attendance and contribution to the course, and a portfolio comprising of weekly tasks, 3 hours of observed teaching and 2 reflective assignments, one focused on materials and another based on what you have learnt on the course. The portfolio is moderated by the IH Assessment Unit and the grading of the course is Pass or Fail.
Quite busy! Each day will include input sessions, workshops, tutor-assisted lesson planning, observed teaching, lesson observations and feedback sessions.
It's very simple! Choose your preferred course and send your application through our website. No payment is required at this stage. After we receive it, we will arrange a selection interview. You will attend an online interview with an IH TYLT trainer who will review your application and ask you about your motivation for wanting to take the course. This is to ensure that the course is a suitable match with your needs and wants. If you are accepted, you can start the course!
Payments can be made in cash at our school, by bank transfer or online by debit/credit card. Please visit our Payments page for more information.
Certainly. Please visit our Terms and Conditions page to view our cancellation and refund policies.
Simply because we are one of the most reputable organisations in the world in English language teaching and have been providing teacher training and development courses for over 60 years. Our story started in 1962 when International House launched their first teacher training course in London, UK. A course that later became known as the Cambridge CELTA. Since then, thousands of teachers have chosen us for their training and development. Today, we are still one of the organisations that set the standards in teacher education.
IH TYLT GRADUATES
Your experience matters
I had no previous experience teaching kids and I really enjoyed the mix of theory and practice. Every day we covered a new topic and experimented with it in the class with the learners. I found observing my colleagues very helpful too.
Perfect course if you need a specialisation in teaching children. The course is very practical, and I can definitely see the value of teaching practice and feedback. If I was terrified by the idea of stepping into a kids class before, I now feel I know exactly what to do.
I enjoyed the course and learnt a lot in the past two weeks. It’s quite intense but at the same time so rewarding to see the learners enjoy the lessons so much. I can’t wait to go back to my job. I feel full of ideas I need to try!
It was a positive experience and I am satisfied with all aspects of the course. I was surprised by the amount of knowledge and experience you can gain in such a short time. Strongly recommended if you need to teach in a local school.
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