Description of the programme

The study programme (360 hours) includes the following subjects: Selected methods and techniques of working with young children; Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL); Methodology of early English language teaching; Practical phonetics; Modern technologies in English language teaching; English language classes; Working with students with special educational needs; Use of literature and drama in language teaching.

All classes are conducted in English.

We specialise in the methodology of combining the content and English language teaching in early education – broadly understood as bilingual education.

English language classes improve students' existing language skills. The course also provides an opportunity to acquire content knowledge tailored to the needs of students and to broaden their expertise in the methodology of teaching English to children.

Teaching staff

The academic staff teaching the course are not only excellent early language teaching methodology specialists and highly regarded academic lecturers at the University of Warsaw, but also, in large part, practitioners who have been working with children for many years, which provides practical preparation for work.

Form of studies

Part-time, classes on Saturdays and Sundays, every 2 weeks

Completion of studies

Prerequisite for graduation is the completion of 45 ECTS credits and the preparation of a student portfolio.

Graduates

The graduate will acquire extensive theoretical and practical skills necessary for teaching English, with special emphasis on the specificity of teaching at early stages of education and bilingual education. The classes will cover such topics as the use of the latest trends in foreign language teaching methodology including ICT, bilingual teaching combining the advantages of English language teaching and early childhood/preschool education (CLIL), using a multifaceted approach to address the diverse learning needs of children in English language teaching, preparation for language classes and organization of work during the lesson using a wide range of teaching aids. Post-diploma Studies in Early English Language Teaching provide qualifications for teaching English in kindergarten and grades 1-3 of primary school.

A candidate for the post-diploma study programme must meet the following requirements:

a. higher education (at least at level 6 of PRK),

b. pedagogical preparation (documented in a supplement or certificate),

c. knowledge of English at the C1 level (advanced or proficient) or at the B2 level (basic knowledge) along with a qualification for work in kindergartens or grades 1-3 of primary schools.

Candidate for studies should submit the following documents:

1. enrolment application (printed from the IRK system after completing the data at the application),
2. a photocopy (and the original or a copy for certification) of the university diploma with a supplement,
3. commitment to bear the costs of studies,
4. certificate of examination in English language at advanced or proficient level, as specified in the Annex to the Regulation of the Minister of National Education of 01.08.2017 on detailed qualifications required from teachers or certificate of passing the state teacher examination in English Grade II, as referred to in the Annex to the aforementioned Regulation.
   

A person exempt from the requirement to submit a certificate of English language proficiency is someone who:

·         has completed a degree in English philology or applied linguistics in English,

·         completed studies in a country where English is the official language.

Documents should be submitted in person or by post to the study secretariat, room 114, Mokotowska 16/20, 00-561 Warsaw.

If the number of candidates exceeds the number of places, admission is determined by a ranking list calculated on the basis of the mark in the university diploma,

then the average of studies and the order of applications, decides about admission.

Registration: 25.11.2024 – 09.12.2024

Payment of the recruitment fee (85 PLN): by 10.12.2024

Announcement of the results: 16.12.2024

Submission of documents: 16.12.2024 – 20.12.2024

The fee for the studies is 5400 PLN.

I part of 2700 PLN - payable until 07.01.2025

II part 2700 PLN - payable until 28.03.2025