ACE TEFL |
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Athens, Greece |
ACE TEFL is a centre for teachers of English as a foreign language: a place where teachers can learn, develop and get qualified.
We are a centre authorised by Cambridge Assessment English. Cambridge Assessment English is part of the University of Cambridge and helps millions of people learn English and prove their skills to the world.
ACE TEFL was founded in January 2021 by two teacher educators with many years of experience of working with teachers in various contexts and capacities:
- George Vassilakis has been a CELTA and DELTA tutor since the 1990s. He has trained thousands of teachers in pre-service and in-service contexts and has had more than twenty ELT books published.
- Alexander Makarios has trained teachers for fifteen years and is an approved CELTA tutor, CELTA Assessor and DELTA tutor.
ACE TEFL offers a range of services to prospective and practising teachers of English, including the Cambridge CELTA and DELTA, as well as short seminars, webinars and workshops for teachers on specialist topics and a range of consultancy services for language schools, including syllabus and course design, inservice teacher training and observation and evaluation of teachers.
The centre offers a variety of CELTA and DELTA courses, including:
- intensive CELTA courses (face to face in 4 weeks or online in 5 weeks)
- part-time CELTA courses (three months or eight months)
- intensive DELTA Module 1 courses (online, 11 weeks)
- intensive DELTA Module 2 courses (seven weeks)
- personalised DELTA Module 3 courses (on demand, online)
- part-time DELTA Module 1 courses (online, 6 months)
- part-time DELTA Module 2 courses (six months)
We do not offer a job placement service, but we work with a number of language schools in Greece, which often ask us for CELTA-qualified teachers. If you agree to have your contact details shared with our network of language schools, we will put you in contact with them once you complete your CELTA course. This service is free.
There are numerous accommodation options in the centre of Athens, including rooms in shared apartments and studios within walking distance of ACE TEFL.
We can help you find accommodation for the duration of your course that suits your preference; this service is free for people who have been accepted on our courses. The accommodation itself will cost between 450 and 600 Euro per month (including all bills), depending on the type of accommodation you choose.
1. Deposits are non-refundable and must be received in order to secure your place on the course. Until we receive the deposit, your place on the course is not secured.
2. If you postpone the start date of your course with more than 4 weeks’ notice, there is no penalty. All fees paid (including the deposit) will be valid for a future course. The course must be completed within one year of its postponement.
3. If you postpone the start date of your course with less than 4 weeks’ notice, you will forfeit your original deposit which must be paid again. If any other payments have been made, those funds will be valid for a future course. The course must be completed within one year of its postponement.
4. If you cancel your course more than 3 weeks before the course starts, you will receive a full refund of the balance (not of the deposit).
5. If you cancel your course between 1 and 3 weeks before the course starts, you will receive a 50% refund of the balance (not of the deposit).
6. If you postpone the start date of your course a week or less before the course starts, you will not receive a refund.
7. If a student visa is required, course fees must be received at least two weeks before any appointment at the consulate to allow sufficient time to prepare and send documents. Please note that we cannot issue any documents to support your visa application unless we have received the total fee in full.
8. If a student visa is accepted and received, no course fees can be refunded. If your visa is rejected, as long as proof of rejection is sent to us, you will receive a full refund except for the deposit. Proof of rejection must be received at least one week before the course start date.
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state. A center for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, it is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely because of its cultural and political impact on the European continent, and in particular the Romans. In modern times, Athens is a large cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, political and cultural life in Greece. Athens’ urban area hosts more than three and a half million people, which is around 35% of the entire population of Greece.
The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city, represented by ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon, considered a key landmark of early Western civilization. The city also retains Roman and Byzantine monuments, as well as a smaller number of Ottoman monuments, while its historical urban core features elements of continuity through its millennia of history.Athens is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Acropolis of Athens and the medieval Daphni Monastery. Landmarks of the modern era, dating back to the establishment of Athens as the capital of the independent Greek state in 1834, include the Hellenic Parliament and the so-called "architectural trilogy of Athens", consisting of the National Library of Greece, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Academy of Athens. Athens is also home to several museums and cultural institutions, such as the National Archeological Museum, featuring the world's largest collection of ancient Greek antiquities, the Acropolis Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Benaki Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum. Athens was the host city of the first modern-day Olympic Games in 1896, and 108 years later it hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics, making it one of the few cities to have hosted the Olympics more than once.
ACE TEFL is in the heart of Athens, within easy walking distance of the National Archeological Museum and the architectural trilogy of Athens. Close to the school is the vibrant Exarheia area, a charming and very lively neighborhood, traditionally a meeting point and home to many students and artists.
In order to provide you with the best service possible, ACE TEFL needs to know a little about your specific situation. If you have questions, please first select a course from the list on the this page. You can always change course dates later.
138 Solonos Street
Athens 10677
Greece
| Dates | Length | Format | Location | Fee | |
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| 27 Nov 2024 - 22 Feb 2025 | 13 weeks | Online | Online | €1080 | Details |
| 20 Jan 2025 - 11 Apr 2025 | 12 weeks | Part Time | Athens | €1080 | Details |
| 20 Jan 2025 - 11 Apr 2025 | 12 weeks | Online | Online | €1080 | Details |
| 30 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 | 4 weeks | Online | Online | €1080 | Details |
| 30 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 | 4 weeks | Full Time | Athens | €1080 | Details |
| Module | Dates | Length | Format | Location | Fee | |
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| All Modules 30 Jan 2025 - 05 Dec 2025 |
30 Jan 2025 - 05 Dec 2025 | 45 weeks | Online | Fully Online | €2500 | Details |
| Module 2 30 Jan 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 |
30 Jan 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | 33 weeks | Online | Fully Online | €1700 | Details |
| Module 2 01 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
01 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | 9 weeks | Full Time | Athens, Greece | €1700 | Details |
| Module 2 01 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
01 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | 9 weeks | Online | Fully Online | €1700 | Details |
| Module 2 24 Oct 2025 - 29 May 2026 |
24 Oct 2025 - 29 May 2026 | 32 weeks | Online | Fully Online | €1700 | Details |
Studying with ACE TEFL has been a great experience! I completed the CELTA and DELTA Module 1 with the center, earning a Pass A for CELTA and a Pass with Distinction for Module 1. Currently, I'm doing DELTA Modules 2 and 3 here as well. I am truly grateful to George, Alexander, and Alexandra, who are not only knowledgeable and experienced but also incredibly supportive and empathetic. When I first looked for a center to earn these certificates, I didn't expect much from an online course. However, these courses have simply been much beyond my expectations. We learn professional knowledge and skills, access to a wealth of online resources, including books, lecture notes, and exercises—more than we could ever need—and have a safe, open environment for learning and sharing, alongside friendly classmates. Of course, the heart of any training course is its trainers, and I am fortunate to learn from such knowledgeable tutors who are dedicated to helping you become a better teacher. I've received invaluable, practical, and honest advice that I've never got in my nearly ten years of teaching. I'm continuing my DELTA journey with ACE TEFL with complete confidence!
Outstanding CELTA experience at ACE TEFL! The tutors were professional, experienced, and incredibly supportive throughout. Their guidance made the course enjoyable and rewarding. Highly recommend to anyone pursuing English language teaching.
Well-organised, supportive staff, pleasant experience.
An amazing experience. Professional and very supportive course tutors that made the journey enjoyable and fun from the very first moment- thank you Alexander and George. I've learnt a lot and the course contributed significantly to my overall progress in language teaching. I’d highly recommend this CELTA course at ACE TEFL.
My entire experience with the Celta program and ACETEFL was excellent. I believe that it was one of the most challenging and worthwhile things I've done so far. From being a teacher who just followed the coursebook, I became a teacher who can critically evaluate teaching materials, adapting them to meet my students' needs. Both tutors, George and Alex, were supportive and always available to answer my questions. The feedback provided was constructive and always on point. I would highly recommend ACETEFL to anyone interested in developing as an English teacher.
It’s been an amazing experience with ACE TEFL. Both of my tutors, Alex and George, were incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and patient. I have always been provided with the most constructive feedback during the course by my tutors which has been resulted in being more productive and less stressed. I had such a great experience that I am going to start the DELTA course in a few weeks with ACE TEFL.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! As a DELTA candidate, I believe ACETEFL is the best center where I could take my DELTA at. I have completed all three modules with ACETEFL, and it was the best decision I have ever made as ACETEFL offered the best and the most practical journey for my professional development. The way courses are designed at ACETEFL will make it much easier for every teacher to gain knowledge and improve their teaching skills. Both of my tutors, Alex and George, were really supportive, caring, and experienced. Moreover, They are both highly knowledgeable, and their constructive feedback will help you with your professional development. If you are looking for a center where you can get a lot of support and learn in a safe and friendly environment, do not hesitate and contact ACETEFL for any type of courses!
It was such a beautiful experience! Even though I was new to teaching, they were so patient and creative in helping me achieve my goals. Their assessments were spot-on, and the feedback they gave me really showed me how I could improve in my future teaching practices. After I get some experience under my belt, I'm excited to take on the Delta course with ACE TEFL. The tutors are so supportive, and the whole team is just great. Honestly, I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.
I finished the Celta course back in December and I have to admit choosing ACE TEFL as my training center was the best decision. The tutors are really supportive, provide insightful feedback and really helpful advice! I wouldn’t have done it any other way and that’s why I decided to do the Delta Module 1 with them as well! I am always looking forward to our weekly sessions, which are definitely the highlight of my workweek!
I had the opportunityto attend the CELTA online course through ACE TEFL, and I consider myself really forunate because everything went smoothly. I also visited the Centre;s premises, which I believe to be great. They do an excellent job there.
It was one of the most satisfying learning experience I have had in my life.Very friendly staff ,experienced and very helpful.I will soon go back to do my delta course.
My experience with ACE TEFL has been an extremely pleasant and rewarding one. I had the opportunity to get tutored by educated and well informed tutors who are kind, caring and extremely helpful. They showed great interest to each individual student and they always kept their lines open in case we had any questions. Even though we were kind of anxious and nervous about the entire course, the tutors were extremely understanding and answered all of our questions about some of the procedures and helped us through the entire process. If there's anyone looking into doing the CELTA course, ACE TEFL is definitely the place to be!
It was a demanding course but the tutors provided the material in educational chunks so that it could be easily understood. I loved the fact that it looked more of a workshop than a lecture. We interacted, actively participated and it was an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with receiving productive feedback.
It was a very good experience, I met some lovely people and learned a new skill. No regrets.
I am lucky that I studied at ACE. The tutors are very helpful and they try their best to help trainees.
Excellent, thorough, and very insightful course. It equips you with everything you would need as a teacher, and its practical aspect makes it even more interesting as you get to do some real teaching. Highly recommend it.
The tutors were really approachable and helpful when needed. The course was very practical and interesting so you were able to know where you need to focus on , your strengths and weaknesses and improve them. Also the course offers you a creative and methodical way to teach in order to achieve each lesson’s purpose.
It was a great experience and I felt I gained a lot of knowledge on a number of topics. The tutors were approachable and always clear on their instructions. It was a highly beneficial course!
It was a superb journey. I have improved alot and when I think about my self before actually completely different, Now I'm a new teacher with more confidence, so proud that I studied with kindness and respectful tutors. Celta gave me million of lessons in a short time to make me better teacher.
Actually, I was really impressed by the way ACE created such a welcoming atmosphere. I, myself, got the most out of the course. It was a real-eye opener. I do recommend this place for those who aim to achieve academic success in their career.
The best support a Delta trainee can get, at the best price. Unparalleled tutoring and guidance from very experienced, professional and friendly trainers, who reply in no time with detailed and always to the point feedback. At no time did I feel that I was in this on my own or at risk of not succeeding. In addition to helping me complete Delta Module 3, training with George and Alexander taught me a great deal and it was a fun experience overall. I would recommend any course with ACE TEFL without hesitation.
The tutors on the course were incredibly supportive and made the process of writing and re-drafting my assignments much easier. The depth of knowledge and experience they have allowed for very productive and interesting conversations regarding methodology, approaches and syllabus design. The centre has an excellent resource library and you can always find what your looking for when writing or researching your LSAs. The best thing I found about the course was how available they tutors were when it came to zoom meetings and individual support. When you compare the amount of support you receive to other distance courses, ACE Tefl are much better and far more supportive. I highly recommend ACE TEFL to anyone looking to pursue a DELTA . The price, support, materials and delivery methods far exceed those offered by many other centres.
It's been an incredible experience with ACE TEFL as I have had the support I needed for my DELTA M3 thanks to the tutors' expertise and devotion; they always made themselves available to answer my queries and to make sure I was on the right track with regard to my study commitments.
Doing module 3 with ACE TEFL was a very positive experience. The tutors were always there to support me. Friendly, warm and professional.Module 3 with ACE TEFL was a pleasant journey of discovering new worlds in Tefl and my own potential.
For William Arthur Ward, "the mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” Well, George and Alexander at ACE TEFL are great teachers: they have definitely become my own inspiration since I enrolled on the DELTA/ Module 1 course, with their friendly attitude, their unfailing support, their professionalism, their dedication to their trainees’ needs and their remarkable knowledge and experience. There is no way I could go anywhere else for my Module 2 and Module 3!
I am very happy I did the DELTA Module 1 course with ACE TEFL. The course actually exceeded my expectations - the amount of personal support I received over and above the course hours was amazing! Highly recommended!
Taking DELTA module 1 with ACE TEFL was a really great experience. The tutors are such wonderful people with distinctive knowledge and wide experience, which helped me pass the test with merit. They catered for all my needs and provided me with everything I needed. I would definitely recommend them for all my ESL/EFL colleagues so that they would have the great experience and success I have attained with ACE TEFL.
Excellent support by the tutors. Very human and cooperative.
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