DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Temporary adjustments to DELTA in response to COVID-19

To enable continued access to DELTA Module 2 courses for candidates during the COVID-19 lockdowns, we have made a number of temporary changes:

Allowing approved DELTA Module 2 centres to deliver training online
Allowing assessed teaching practice on DELTA Module 2 to take place in an online teaching environment, or by remote assessment.

These changes are approved for entries up to 30 June 2023, subject to review.

Take your teaching career to the next level

DELTA is an advanced blend of theory and practice that provides professional development for teachers with at least one year’s experience. It gives you skills and techniques that will help you throughout your career.

If you are ready to take your DELTA module, the next step is to find a centre near you.

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Who is DELTA for?

English language teachers who have been teaching for at least one year
English language teachers who want to progress into more senior roles such as head of English and teacher training
Experienced teachers who want to extend their expertise in a specialist area
First-language English speakers and non-first language speakers who have a CEFR Level of high C1 or above.

DELTA is suitable for teaching any age group, from young learners to adults.

Key features of DELTA

DELTA is taken over three modules – you can take as many modules as you like, in any order.
Deepens your knowledge and understanding of English language teaching.
Internationally recognised, highly respected and a benchmark for quality.
Enables you to develop your career and prepare for more senior teaching roles.

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Ways to take DELTA

DELTA can be taken as a face-to-face, blended-learning, or distance course.

Ways to take DELTA

I think that DELTA has been the most inspiring teaching qualification that I’ve taken, and it’s been the one that has opened more doors.

Gerardo Valazza
Director General, Instituto Cultural Anglo-Uruguayo
Uruguay

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We have a whole range of industry-leading qualifications to help you develop your English teaching skills. There are qualifications and courses for new and experienced teachers alike, covering a range of skills.

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Professional development for teachers

Cambridge English offers a range of professional development options for teachers, regardless of their level of experience or training. Our free resources help you manage you own professional development and improve your everyday teaching.

Professional development for teachers

DELTA is at Proficient to Expert stages on the Cambridge English Teaching Framework.