Transforming the careers of language teaching professionals
Globally, the field of language teaching is expanding rapidly. This rapid expansion has not only created a demand for language teachers but also a demand for managers of language teaching centres and organisations. As in many other fields, managers are often recruited from outstanding employees in the organisation. In many cases these employees are teachers. While these teacher-managers are often excellent teachers, they may not always be successful well-prepared managers.
The International Diploma in Language Teaching Management (IDLTM) is designed to address this need. IDLTM enables language teaching professionals to apply insights and skills derived from management theory and practice to their work as managers in language teaching organisations.
Course content
IDLTM includes an introductory module (non-assessed) and eight compulsory modules with assignment-based assessment for each.
Outcomes
The IDLTM is designed to enable language teaching professionals to:
- extend their knowledge and awareness of relevant management principles and practices
- develop their management skills through the application of this knowledge and awareness to a language teaching context
- demonstrate these skills in effective practice as leaders and managers.
The IDLTM course offers the qualifications that candidates need to further their career in English language teaching centres.
Entry requirements
Essential
- Bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years language teaching experience (full-time in state or private sector, internationally or in one country) OR 5 years experience working in a language-teaching context.
- Competence in English (both written and spoken) that enables candidates to follow the course and complete all the assessed elements successfully. Non-native English speakers require a minimum:
- TOEFL score of 600 with TWE 6 or 250 (computer based)
or - IELTS 7 with a minimum score of 7.0 in reading and writing
- TOEFL score of 600 with TWE 6 or 250 (computer based)
Desirable
- English Language Teaching qualification.
- Minimum of 8 years full time work experience.
- Coordination management experience in education or business.
Assessment
One assignment will be set for each module except the Introductory unit. Assignment lengths vary from 1000-3000 words depending on the module. The assignment types also differ, depending on the nature of the module, for example, essay, costed proposal or marketing plan.
For full details of the syllabus and assessment, get the IDLTM Syllabus and Assessment Guidelines.
Dates
1 June - 5 June 2020* - cancelled
Location: ICTE, UQ, St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
19 September - 23 September 2020* - cancelled
Following the English Australia Conference
Location: TBC
*Courses are run subject to sufficient enrolments, and will be confirmed approximately eight weeks before course commencement
Fees
The cost per participant is AUD $3,900
Have you considered a customised course for your organisation?
If one of our fixed date courses in 2020 does not work for your organisation, ICTE has a proven track record of successfully delivering customised IDLTM courses for clients such as RMIT Vietnam and English First.
Courses can be delivered at a time and venue that suit your team. Contact us today for more information.
"IDLTM is the only course to bridge that gap between the classroom ESL teacher and the LTO manager."
Anne MacKenzie IDLTM Graduate & University English Language Centre Director of Studies
How to apply
Apply
Complete the IDLTM application form with a copy of your current CV and a digital passport-sized photo
Applicants may be required to complete a pre-course screening task at the discretion of ICTE.
Testimonials
Michael Bos
Manager, Education and Administration
John Paul International College
IDLTM is the must-have qualification for any leadership position in the TESOL industry. The deep theoretical underpinning and the hands-on practice, seamlessly pair together. I valued the practical sessions with industry experts, their breadth of knowledge and their insights into their respective fields of study.
I also appreciated the continuous links to language teaching organisations and the assignments that gave me opportunities to implement the learning directly into my workplace. This course offered excellent, bespoke feedback and mentorship. I would highly recommend the IDLTM to TESOL teachers looking to take the next step in their careers.
Lucas Chiusoli
Director
ILSC Sydney and English Australia Board
Joining the IDLTM course had been at the top of my wish list for a while. I had heard nothing but positive feedback from former ‘IDLTMites’, and must say they were absolutely right!
The face-to-face component is extremely valuable not only because of the caliber of the trainers (Andy and Steve really know their stuff and their audience) but also because of the connections with fellow course mates and the sharing of experiences and ideas. It was an intense 5-day course with loads of useful information, links and resources; a very pleasant atmosphere and sense of camaraderie; and the feeling of achievement and satisfaction at the end of it (mixed with the excitement of the upcoming online component).
Authors and endorsement
The International Diploma in Language Teaching Management (IDLTM) was originally developed in 2000 by ICTE and World Learning SIT Graduate Institute in conjunction with Cambridge Assessment English .
The ICTE IDLTM is a NEAS premium endorsed product.
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