What is the SVEB 1 Bridge Course?
SVEB 1 enables you to teach adult learners within the Swiss context and is required by most schools all over Switzerland. SVEB 1 can be acquired by taking a 150-hour SVEB 1 course in German or via CELTA and the From CELTA to SVEB1 Bridge Course.
Teachers of English must have the CELTA (Certificate as an English Language Teacher to Adults) or an equivalent first and then do the 2-day add-on From CELTA to SVEB1 Bridge Course, which is offered here at the centre.
What is involved in the SVEB 1 Bridge Course?
There are 3 components to the From CELTA to SVEB1 Bridge Course:
1. An online course task. This requires you to post answers onto a forum while reading Hadfield’s book “classroom dynamics”. It will be set during day one of the course.
2. The course itself, which is a 2-day course on classroom dynamics, conflict management and most importantly “the Swiss educational system”.
3. A post-course task (reflective essay).
What might a course timetable look like?
- week 1: face-to-face course, 1 full day
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week 2: online (this includes reading Hadfield’s book “Classroom Dynamics” and posting and replying to comments on a forum)
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week 3: online (this includes reading Hadfield’s book “Classroom Dynamics” and posting and replying to comments on a forum)
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week 4: online (this includes reading Hadfield’s book “Classroom Dynamics” and posting and replying to comments on a forum)
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week 5: face-to-face course, 1 full day
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weeks 6 and 7: post-course task
What happens after successful completion of the course?
After successful completion of course components 1-3 of the CELTA to SVEB1 Bridge Course, you will get a statement of attendance by the centre. As soon as you hand in proof of having taught 150 – to adults – hours within a 2-year period (which can be done prior to the course), you will receive the official certificate that enables you to teach adult learners within the Swiss context.
How much is the SVEB 1 Bridge Course?
The SVEB I Bridge Course costs CHF 680.00.
Additionally, you will need Hadfield’s book ‘Classroom Dynamics’ copies of which are available from us at a cost of CHF 54.00. To order a copy please send an email to: dweeks@cambridgeenglish-stgallen.ch
*Start Date course: Friday, 17 August 2018 to Friday, 21 September 2018.
