DELTA (Diploma in teaching English to speakers of other languages)
DELTA is one of the best-known and most popular advanced TEFL/TESOL qualifications in the world. It is a flexible way for experienced English language teachers to progress further in their careers.
Course Information
We offer fully online, part-time DELTA Module 1 and Module 3 preparation courses at the English Language Teaching Centre, and also offer a Local Tutor service in partnership with for Module 2.
For further information about our upcoming courses, please click on the relevant links below.
DELTA Module 1 - Understanding language, methodology and resources for teaching (20 credits)
DELTA Module 2 - Developing professional practice (20 credits)
DELTA Module 3 - Extending practice and English language teaching specialism (20 credits)
By following these links, you can access some sample materials and tasks from our Module 1 and 3 courses.
Excellent - very focused and energetic. The sessions focusing on preparing for the exam were particularly helpful. I found this really helped me to visualise the requirements of the question.
Sarah Walsh
ESOL tutor, Ireland
Course Tutors
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I thought Nick and Beth did a great job handling the course between them and have been very helpful throughout the course.
Georgina Blewett
General English Teacher, UK
How to apply
To apply for a DELTA preparation course please complete the appropriate application form for your chosen module below:
Application form - DELTA Module 2
Any initial queries and completed Module 2 application forms can be sent to our TEFL Admin Team at tefl@sheffield.ac.uk
I think I have learnt a lot and I can definitely see a difference in my teaching compared to last year.
Luz Gonzalez
General English Teacher, Mexico
Further Information
For more information about the Delta Modules, please visit .
The full syllabus can be downloaded below:
DELTA Qualification Syllabus (pdf, 234kb)
The tasks were wholly relevant and interesting. They also made us aware that we would need to devote a good few hours each week to self-study in order to be ready for the exam, as well as to develop professionally, of course.
Robert Jackson
EAP Teacher, Spain