• You can plan, conduct and evaluate language courses with adults within the framework of given concepts, curricula and teaching materials.
• You have proven skills in the methodological and didactic design of language courses for adults that meet European standards.

108 hours’ contact learning time (online and on-site)

• 18 course days

165 hours’ self study

• Planning and preparation of two supervised practice lessons

• Planning and preparation of the competency test (30-minute practical demonstration)

• Keeping a learning diary (reflection on the learning process)

• Writing two (variant 1) or four (variant 2) written assignments (see below) on given topics, one of which is group work

• Individual deepening of the learning material with specialist literature

Variant 1: SVEB Certificate Instructor - Conducting learning events in foreign languages

This certificate is recognized throughout Switzerland, is valid for an unlimited period and enables you to work as an instructor in adult education.

Prerequisites for obtaining the module confirmation:

At least 80% participation in the course days

Keeping a learning diary (reflection on the learning process)

Practical demonstration (plan and carry out a 30-minute sequence, either in presence or in the virtual classroom), graded “passed” by the module lecturer

2 written work assignments assessed as “completed”

Additional requirements for obtaining the SVEB certificate Instructor - Conducting learning events:

Proof of practical teaching experience of 150 hours in the field of adult education spread over at least 2 years (group teaching with at least 3 participants or a maximum of 50 hours of teaching with 1-2 people). The practical hours should be proven in physical presence as well as in online settings; proof in the form of job references or confirmations from the employer/client.

Those who are unable to provide evidence of sufficient practical hours at the time of course completion can request the SVEB certificate with the module confirmation and the required proof of practical experience up to a maximum of five years after the end of the course.

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Variant 2: SVEB Certificate for Trainers - Conducting foreign language learning events with EUROLTA
The EUROLTA certificate (European Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults) is a qualification for teachers of foreign languages in adult education that is recognized worldwide by the ICC (International Language Association) and other institutions.       
Note: Additional costs for EUROLTA certificate: CHF 400.00.In order to receive the EUROLTA certificate, the following conditions must be fulfilled in addition to the conditions of the SVEB certificate:2 additional written work assignments graded “fulfilled” (4 work assignments in total)Proof of 50 hours of practical teaching experience in the field of language training for adults (group lessons of at least 3); proof in the form of job references or confirmation from the employer/client.Those who do not yet have sufficient practical hours at the time of course completion can request the EUROLTA certificate with the module confirmation and the required proof of practical experience up to a maximum of one year after the end of the course.Equivalence fide
The EUROLTA certificate is recognized by fide as an equivalent qualification for the module “Foreign and Second Language Didactics” (part of the fide certificate “Language Course Instructor in the Integration Sector”).The prerequisite for this is the acquisition of the EUROLTA certificate as part of the SVEB course.