Who teaches ESL teachers?

Hi All,

I was wondering who teaches ESL teachers. Actually, who teaches people who are trying to become certified ESL teachers. What are their qualifications?

Thanks in advance

I believe the unemployed teach ESL teachers. But I may be mistaken

Some establishments offering courses other than the CELTA or Trinity CerTESOL may employ trainers with a variety of qualifications - or with none.

Cambridge requirements are:

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[FONT=&quot] Potential CELTA trainers are required to have the Cambridge Delta or an equivalent ELT qualification. Prospective trainers with solely a strong academic background may not be suitable as CELTA trainers because of the required focus on practical classroom issues. An MA in ELT with a strong practical focus may be acceptable if the following four conditions are also met. The prospective trainer:[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]has substantial (normally five years), recent and varied ELT experience[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]is familiar with the types of classes trainee teachers will teach[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]is familiar with the materials trainee teachers will use[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]can demonstrate professional involvement in ELT. [/FONT]

https://www.teachers.cambridgeesol.org/ts/teachingqualifications/celta/becomingatrainer


Trinity College requirements are:



[FONT=&quot]Course tutors must have one of the following as a minimum qualification:[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]◗◗[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Trinity’s DipTESOL (Diploma in TESOL) or equivalent (Unknown Language tutor does not require[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]this qualification)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]◗◗[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Trinity’s CertTESOL or equivalent[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]◗◗[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]a qualification in English language teaching of at least equivalent content and depth to the above,[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]i.e. placed at Level 5 within the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework or a recognised equivalent[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]in or outside the UK[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]◗◗[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]course tutors must have recent English language teaching and documented training experience.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Course tutors who have the minimum qualification of a Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent must be[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]working towards a higer level qualification.[/FONT]

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You should always check with other courses as standards can vary considerably.