KNOW THE REQUIRED WORK BEFORE ENROLLING
From lesson plan
to teaching evidence.
This walkthrough summarizes the current foundation specifications. It is not a learner submission or a demonstration of completed marking. Read the current course terms before enrolling.
What both foundations require
- A 60-minute lesson plan and appropriate teaching materials.
- A continuous 15-minute teaching demonstration drawn from the plan.
- A 300–500-word reflection using observable evidence and specific improvements.
- Completed Module 1–10 mastery checks and verified course completion requirements.
Module 11 is human reviewed. Modules 1–10 checks are system graded. Obtain consent for recordings, protect learner privacy, and accurately identify any simulated teaching setting.
How the pathways differ
| 120-hour | 150-hour |
|---|---|
| Teaching capstone; 70% pass threshold. Published weighting: plan/materials 25%, microteaching 30%, engagement 20%, language awareness 15%, reflection 10%. | Teaching capstone plus a five-hour differentiated adaptation portfolio, retained evidence log, and 25-question comprehensive final. Capstone pass 70/100; final pass 18/25. |
The 150-hour capstone rubric
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| Objectives and alignment | 15 |
| Language accuracy and modeling | 15 |
| Instruction and scaffolding | 15 |
| Interaction and learner checks | 15 |
| Management and inclusion | 10 |
| Assessment and feedback | 10 |
| Plan and differentiated adaptation | 10 |
| Reflection and revision | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
All required artifacts must be authenticated. A 90-point capstone threshold supports distinction, subject to the remaining completion rules. An AI presenter or fabricated teaching evidence must not substitute for the candidate’s assessed performance.
What this does not establish
The short capstone is not equivalent to CELTA’s supervised assessed practice. A Coach Ward certificate is provider issued; it does not guarantee employer acceptance, licensure, work rights, income, or a visa.
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