Ways to take DELTA

DELTA can be taken as a face-to-face, online, blended-learning, or distance course. You learn at your own pace, and the practical elements can be completed in your own workplace.

Before contacting your centre, please check you meet the following criteria:

• Is your English good enough to teach at a range of levels? You should have a minimum CEFR level of C1.
• Do you have at least one year’s experience of teaching English?
• Do you have an initial English language teaching qualification, such as CELTA?

Centres may still accept you on to a DELTA course without an existing teaching qualification if you can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete a course successfully, for example by giving evidence of previous successful study.

Face-to-face, online and blended-learning courses

You can prepare independently for DELTA Modules 1 and 3, or you can take a preparation course at an approved centre. Module 2 requires that you take a course with an approved centre so that your teaching can be supported and assessed.

If you prepare independently for DELTA Module 1, you can enter for the exam at an eligible authorised exam centre.

When you are ready to take your DELTA module, find a centre near you.

Find a DELTA centre

Distance learning courses

DELTA can be taken through a range of flexible and convenient study options, including full-time or part-time distance learning options.

If you’re interested in taking DELTA through a distance learning programme, please visit the websites below:

International House London - The Distance DELTA →

ITI DELTA →

NILE →