The Distance DELTA is an integrated programme which enables you to follow a DELTA course whilst
still working in your school or institution. The 8 month programme comprises:
- A 2-week Orientation Course, run at International House London and in selected regional
International House and British Council centres.
- A distance component which covers all aspects of the Cambridge DELTA syllabus and assessment.
The Orientation Course
The Orientation Course is an essential part of the programme. It introduces you to the main themes
and approaches to be followed during the distance component and provides a sound grounding in the
skills of analysing, planning and reflecting objectively on your own teaching. Unit 1 of the programme,
including your first formally-assessed Portfolio Assignment leading to the Cambridge DELTA, is completed
during the Orientation Course. As a result, the Orientation Course is an intensive yet rewarding part
of the programme.
As a distance learner, it is important that you make contact with others who are following the same
programme so that you can share ideas and opinions. The Orientation Course is the first step towards
becoming part of the Distance DELTA learning community.
The Orientation Course is held at International House London and in selected International House
and British Council regional centres (where demand permits).
The Distance Component
The Distance Component covers two essential elements: research and written work, and the development
of practical teaching skills.
Research and written work
- Core course materials are delivered on a CD Rom, in 8* units to be completed to a set schedule.
Each unit of work contains information, tasks and guided reading projects which require you to reflect
on your own teaching and your own teaching context. The unit also contains a formally-assessed
assignment which contributes to your overall assessment on the course.
- There is a dedicated website which contains updated course content and, most importantly,
discussion group work monitored by an experienced DELTA tutor.
(*Unit 1 completed during the Orientation Course)
Practical teaching skills
Your reflection on your own teaching development will be monitored by the experienced DELTA tutors
responsible for providing support and assessment over the course of the programme. On a face-to-face
basis, however, your teaching will be monitored by your approved Local Tutor.