International House World Organisation
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International House World Organisation (IHWO) is a network of language schools worldwide. There are over 150 schools and teacher training centres in more than 50 countries .
International House was founded in 1953 by John Haycraft
and his wife Brita Haycraft in Cordoba
(Spain), to provide an innovative approach to language teaching . At that time formal programmes of training for teachers of English
as a Foreign Language were almost non-existent .
John Haycraft
was the first to introduce formalised teacher training in 1962, and the course he developed in the 1960s and 1970s became first the Royal Society of Arts
(RSA) Certificate in teaching English
, and then the current CELTA
training course organised by Cambridge ESOL .
Lucy Horsefield is IHWO Chief Operating Officer .
Teaching at International House schools follows the "communicative method", which focuses on student to student interaction and use of new structures and vocabulary, as opposed to the teacher-centred approach of traditional language teaching . The systems and methodology of learning is supervised by the IHWO with a single objective - to offer support in learning the chosen language .
Some International House Schools offer Cambridge ESOL Teaching Awards Programmes for English
Teachers such as DELTA
, ICELT, TKT, IH Management for School Coordinators, IDLTM. University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations can be also taken at some IH Schools: PET
, KET, FCE
, CAE
, CPE
, YLEs
, BEC, BULATS, ICFE and ILEC.
International House also has the Online Teacher Training Institute (OTTI) offering teacher development by distance study. These courses are assessed by the International House Assessment Unit.
International House was founded in 1953 by John Haycraft
John Haycraft
John Stacpoole Haycraft CBE was the son of a British officer in the colonial Indian army. Born in India with his brother Colin, their father died when they were still young, killed by one of his soldiers...
and his wife Brita Haycraft in Cordoba
Córdoba, Spain
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(Spain), to provide an innovative approach to language teaching . At that time formal programmes of training for teachers of English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
as a Foreign Language were almost non-existent .
John Haycraft
John Haycraft
John Stacpoole Haycraft CBE was the son of a British officer in the colonial Indian army. Born in India with his brother Colin, their father died when they were still young, killed by one of his soldiers...
was the first to introduce formalised teacher training in 1962, and the course he developed in the 1960s and 1970s became first the Royal Society of Arts
Royal Society of Arts
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce is a British multi-disciplinary institution, based in London. The name Royal Society of Arts is frequently used for brevity...
(RSA) Certificate in teaching English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, and then the current CELTA
CELTA
The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults is a professional credential held by many teachers of English as a foreign language.-Overview:...
training course organised by Cambridge ESOL .
Lucy Horsefield is IHWO Chief Operating Officer .
Teaching at International House schools follows the "communicative method", which focuses on student to student interaction and use of new structures and vocabulary, as opposed to the teacher-centred approach of traditional language teaching . The systems and methodology of learning is supervised by the IHWO with a single objective - to offer support in learning the chosen language .
The International House affiliate network
International House is an affiliate network. All International House schools are independently-owned affiliates which share the same philosophy, branding and some course materials. The organisation has more than 150 schools in more than 50 countries worldwide.Some International House Schools offer Cambridge ESOL Teaching Awards Programmes for English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
Teachers such as DELTA
Delta
Delta commonly refers to:* Delta , Δ or δ in the Greek alphabet, also used as a mathematical symbol* River delta, a landform at the mouth of a river* Delta Air Lines, a major U.S...
, ICELT, TKT, IH Management for School Coordinators, IDLTM. University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations can be also taken at some IH Schools: PET
Preliminary English Test
The Preliminary English Test is an international examination sanctioning a certain level of mastery of the English language. It is the second easiest diploma offered by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations in England....
, KET, FCE
First Certificate in English
The First Certificate in English is one of the examinations available from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations in England. Its possession proves one's adequacy in the English language, and its successful completion means that one is able to interact socially efficiently.- Sections :The test...
, CAE
Certificate in Advanced English
The Certificate in Advanced English is the advanced general English examination provided by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations in England.- Overview :The examination comprises five parts:#Reading...
, CPE
Certificate of Proficiency in English
The Certificate of Proficiency in English or CPE is the most advanced general English exam provided by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. The English level of those who have passed the CPE is supposed to be similar to that of a fairly educated native speaker of English...
, YLEs
Cambridge Young Learners' English Tests
Cambridge Young Learners' English Tests is one of the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations tests targeted at children aged between seven and twelve....
, BEC, BULATS, ICFE and ILEC.
International House also has the Online Teacher Training Institute (OTTI) offering teacher development by distance study. These courses are assessed by the International House Assessment Unit.