of professional development with an experienced trainer
Teaching Kids & Teens Course
A practical methodology course for English language teachers working with children (ages 6–12) and teenagers (ages 13–17).
The program was developed by Grade Education Centre's expert methodologists, who have years of hands-on experience working with school-age students.
Teaching Kids & Teens means
- 40 hours
- Theory explained
and practiced through real-life application
- Observation and analysis
of lessons taught by seasoned teachers
- Homework tasks
and a self-study course on lesson planning
- Convenient online format
designed for effective learning
- Flexible schedules:
full-time and part-time options available
Fully aligned with international standards and a strong alternative to CELT-P and CELT-S
- Course dates
- 24 October 2026 — 12 December 2026
- Tutors
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Oleksandra Lytvynenko, Olena Lysytsia
- Course price
- 11 999 ₴ /230 €
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The Teaching Kids & Teens course is designed for teachers who:
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Are currently teaching or planning to teach in primary or secondary schools
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Want to improve their skills in teaching English to young learners (ages 6–12) and teenagers (ages 13–17)
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Aim to make their lessons more dynamic and engaging
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Seek effective ways to meet student needs and teach clearly
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Value experience sharing and constructive feedback from their tutor and peers
How does the course work?
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40
hours
Total course duration (shown on certificate)
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24
hours
Theoretical input sessions with the tutor on Zoom
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10
hours
Self-study on Grade University platform («The Basics of Lesson Planning» course)
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3
hours
Observation and analysis of two recorded lessons (Young Learners & Teens)
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2
hours
Homework tasks to reinforce learning after input sessions
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1
hour
Written Assignment assessed by the tutor
Free access to the course «The Basics of Lesson Planning,» exclusive training discounts, and access to our Webinar Library.
What topics do we cover?
- Age needs and Learner characteristics
- Cognitive strategies
- Listening strategies
- Scaffolding strategies. Providing support
- Scaffolding strategies. Ways of clarifying the language
- Communicative strategies
- Developing learning strategies
- Teaching speaking in the YL/Teen classroom
- Teaching reading in the YL/Teen classroom
- Teaching writing in the YL/Teen classroom
- Listening strategies in the YL/Teen Classroom
- Lesson planning
- Managing a YL/Teen classroom
- Ways of adapting the course books
- Practice activities
- Assessment
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For the Teaching Kids & Teens course by Grade Education Centre
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For the The Basics of Lesson Planning course by Grade University
Both certificates comply with the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine for CPD hour accreditation.
Entry Requirements
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Age: 18+
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No teaching experience necessary
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English level B1+ (Intermediate) or higher
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A computer / laptop with a camera and a microphone
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No prior teaching qualifications required
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Stable internet connection
How to enrol?
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Choose a group that fits your schedule
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Fill in the Application Form (it will be sent to your email after you apply)
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Take the English level test on our website
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Pay for the course
10%
Discount for all course participants for the TKT preparation courses at our centre — get in touch with ttc@grade.ua.