CELTA Sanctuary Scholarship
About this opportunity
The University of Leicester is offering up to 3 sanctuary scholarships per year on its face-to-face CELTA programmes – on its 5-week, 10-week and 20-week courses. CELTA is an initial teacher training programme for people who wish to enter the field of teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The scholarship covers course fees and exam fees.
Level of Study
- Other Levels
Other levels of study
CELTA is a Level 5 teacher training qualification
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Refugee, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine or Afghan Schemes, British National Overseas (BNO), Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave)
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
In addition, applicants must have already applied for a place on the CELTA course
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
Types of study available
- Part-time / flexible
- Full-time
- Face-to-face
Other types of study
CELTA is a Level 5 teacher training qualification
Additional details about application process
This is a rolling call for applications. Apply for this scholarship at the same time as you apply for your CELTA course
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
On-going opportunity
Yes
For further questions contact the scholarship provider
Email Us sanctuary@le.ac.uk
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