CA Institute
Maresova 12, Brno, Jihomoravsky Kraj, 60200, Czech Republic
CA Institute
Course Description:
180 total hours
150 hours – coursework
30 hours – practicum (10 hours – mentor teacher observation; 10 hours – peer teacher observation; 10 hours – practice teaching)
The Field of TESOL/ELT
The EPG (The European Profiling Grid)
Teaching Methodologies
The Psychological Learning Environment
R-PPP-R and Lesson Planning
Student Levels CEFR (Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages)
Classroom Strategies
Language of Instruction
Boardwork
Meta Language
History of English
How to Teach Pronunciation
How to Teach Grammar
How to Teach Vocabulary
How to Teach Listening and Reading
How to Teach Writing and Speaking
Using Visuals and Technology
Assessment Design
Developing as a Language Teacher – TD FRAM
Assessment:
The successful candidate has completed 130 coursework hours consisting of all of the assignments, quizzes, projects, tasks, and final exam/presentation at a grade of 70% or higher as well as all 30 hours of practicum in order to receive this certificate at one of the following grades:
90%-100% Grade of A – Outstanding in all course modules and displayed superior class management and practical teaching skills.
80%-89% Grade of B – Excelled in all tasks and displayed sufficient class management and practical teaching skills.
70%-79% Grade of Pass – Satisfactory performance but would benefit from additional mentoring by an experienced instructor.
An Attendee certificate is issued to candidates who have unsatisfactorily met the criteria in any or all assessed components, but was present for the entire course.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
CA Institute does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 4 students |
Maximum | 10 students |
Age range | 18 years old and older |
Ever since CA Institute was established in 1997, our mission to offer a personalized education in an intercultural and modern setting has always remained the same. Our goal is to further develop individuals’ abilities to communicate effectively and to provide above standard, high-quality services in a welcoming and friendly environment.
has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Czech Republic. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at CA Institute varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Our mailing address, parking, and accommodation are on Údolní 8, an upscale street in downtown Brno, and our reception, offices, and classrooms are on Marešova 12, which is just a few buildings down. Brno is a university city and is home to over 90,000 students. Our central location means that we are easily accessible with tram and trolley bus stops right across the street and there are student cafes and pubs all around us.
It was good that I had private lessons. It was also an advantage that another teacher took over the lessons in the second week. I benefited from repeating a lot in both weeks that I had already learned, and in the second week my wish to understand Czech through listening was finally granted. The teacher had a CD with texts that were read out parallel to the text templates in which words or text passages had to be written by ear. I expressed this wish when I registered. But it was only fulfilled in the last three days. That was exactly what I was missing.
But I definitely still benefited from the 2 weeks of lessons.
Booked an intensive Czech for Beginners class starting from around New Years Eve 2018 for 7 days. I had 3 teachers and 2-4 hours per day with a break of 90 minutes after 2-3 hours, 25 hours all together.
I recommend strongly 1:1 lessons for foreigners in a lower season and suggest booking for not more than 3 hours per day as it is a lot of words and grammar to keep.
The school is located at a 15 minutes walk from the old town, in an end of 19th century house with restored interieur. The classrooms and other facilities are clean and comfortable and I missed really nothing. The organization from the very beginning, from the first contact to the end was good.
All the teachers were nice, creative and very well prepared for the lessons.
I booked an apartment on my own and went to small restaurants downtown for lunch and breakfast.
Even some days after returning back home I remembered words I was not able to keep during the classes ;-)
See you soon hopefully, and thank you!
Being a student in CA is a great experience, my teacher is perfect, she is being careful, sensitive and polite. I feel like my knowledge of English is getting better. I would recommended this school to all who want to study and have fun.
Show details » Read more...Everything was perfect. Absolutely. I spent in CA Institute 6 weeks and I learned a lot about english and about the Czech Republic What a awesome country!. I could do a lot of wonderful weekend trips all over the country. I also went to Austria and Slovakia (they are close to Brno). At the Institute, all the teachers did their best (I had a lot of teachers and I improved a lot). Also the staff was perfect. I felt at home thank all of them. Besides, they helped me to find a nice apartament in the city center. I strongly recommend CA institute to everyone. Definitely.
Show details » Read more...The classes and location were good, the teachers were nice and competent. The lessons were very interesting.
Show details » Read more...I had intensive course, which was 20 hours/week. I had four different teachers and that was nice because everybody had their own way to teach. That´s why I got the whole package includes listening, grammar, speaking, and pronunciation. They were flexible with the schedule for example if I wanted to travel somewhere. The school was really nice and I also liked Brno as a city because you can feel the real Czech atmosphere which you can't really see in touristic locations like Prague. Brno has also a really good location if you want to see other countries and cities around Central Europe. I had classmates from all around the world and it was pretty interesting to hear stories from their cultures. I can't tell anything about housing because I had my own accommodation. I want to thank Marketa for all of her tips and advice while staying in Brno and what to see when traveling.
Show details » Read more...The attitude of the Director, Mr. Dostal, was great. I took a big step in my English skills. and I want to recommend this Institute to all anyone who wants to learn English in its highest quality!
Show details » Read more...CA Institute of Languages not only taught me a new skill in becoming a teacher, they helped me settle into life in a new town and went above and beyond what I was expecting.
Firstly, they provided me with accommodation close to the city centre, making sure that I knew where all the facilities were. They provide all students with a tour of the city and make everyone feel like home. All staff are extremely polite and always had time to speak if I needed to ask a question.
The classrooms were extremely clean and tidy which created a nice learning environment for me. The teachers that taught me helped a lot as this was a new skill that I was learning. They adopted their vast knowledge and helped me develop my newly learnt skills with a lot of practicum hours so that I could see myself developing into a teacher.
I do not have any bad points to say about this school. My time there was always a happy one and I wholeheartedly recommend this school to others who want that personal touch when being taught. I wished all my learning experiences were like this.
Final note about Brno... The city is amazing. Very clean and tidy. There always seemed to have social gatherings in the square and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. Brno is a hidden gem that has everything one would want from a city in modern Europe.
Thanks! We really work hard to make sure that all of our students have the best experience here. Having clean, modern classrooms and a friendly professional team reduces that affective filter so that you can learn more.
Highly professional and friendly staff, well-organized classes with teaching techniques adapted to each student led me to perfect results. In 2 months' time I began speaking Czech fluently.
Central location of the school and accommodation gave me an opportunity to be in a walking distance from anything I needed. The apartment I was staying in was clean, neat, and large, it had everything for comfortable living: kitchen appliances, bed linen, etc.
CA helped me not only to study Czech but also feel at home. I celebrated one of my most pleasant birthdays with Marketa, Erik and Jonas. Thanks to Marketa and Erik I got to know more about the Czech Republic, about traditions, national food, I made friends with many new people. I will never forget time I spent in Brno.
I am dreaming of coming back soon.
Thanks! We had a great time too! It is all about having fun and learning something at the same time. We can't wait to have you back.
Friendly and professional teachers and staff. My experience cannot be put in words. It was more than just a language school. They made me feel at home from the get go. What else can I say? The accommodation was pure luxury and whenever I had a problem, there was someone there to help me. My English improved like crazy even though I was in the Czech Republic because that was the common language I could use with the locals. The teachers were highly qualified and each lesson was interactive and an hour would fly by in just seconds.
Show details » Read more...We keep up with all the most modern methodologies and every lesson is better than the last. Thanks to our teacher development program put in place through Eaquals, we are reaching even higher levels.
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 1,000 Kč when you register.
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