Structure
Three modules, taken in any order — with no overall time limit to complete the diploma.
Professional · Advanced
Take your teaching to diploma level.
DELTA is Cambridge's advanced qualification for experienced English language teachers who want to deepen their theoretical knowledge and develop their professional practice — a global benchmark for senior teaching, teacher-training and academic-management roles.
Accredited at RQF Level 7 (Ofqual)
At a Glance
The advanced diploma, in brief.
Certification
A Cambridge certificate for each module, and the full DELTA Diploma on completion of all three.
Who it's for
Experienced teachers — typically 1+ year of ELT — who hold an initial teaching qualification.
Level
Accredited at RQF Level 7 (Ofqual) — a globally respected senior benchmark.
The Diploma
Three modules, one diploma.
Each module is assessed in its own way and can be taken on its own or as part of an integrated programme. Together they build a complete, advanced grounding in the theory and practice of English language teaching.
Understanding language, methodology & resources for teaching
Terminology, language analysis, learner and contextual issues, methodology, materials and assessment — the theoretical foundation of advanced teaching.
AssessmentWritten examination — two papers. Offered twice a year.
Developing professional practice
A practical module centred on your own teaching — a professional development assignment and a series of assessed lessons that evidence your growth in the classroom.
AssessmentCoursework portfolio + observed, assessed teaching.
Extending practice & ELT specialism — or ELT management
Specialise in a chosen area of teaching, or choose the English Language Teaching management pathway to prepare for academic-leadership roles.
AssessmentExternally marked extended assignment, 4,000–4,500 words.
Take them your way. Modules can be taken separately or as an integrated programme, in any order. A Cambridge certificate is awarded for each module, and the full Cambridge DELTA Diploma once all three are passed.
Am I eligible? Is DELTA For You?
A qualification for experienced teachers.
DELTA assumes you already teach — and are ready to go deeper.
Experienced teachers, typically with at least one year of English language teaching.
Holding an initial teaching qualification — for example CELTA, Cert TESOL or equivalent.
A high level of English proficiency — generally CEFR C1 and above.
Ready to engage with theory, research and reflective professional practice.
DELTA opens the door to senior positions — Director of Studies, teacher-trainer and academic-management roles in institutions worldwide.The advanced step on the Cambridge English Teaching Framework
Where DELTA Sits
The advanced step on your teaching pathway.
From core teaching knowledge to a globally recognised diploma — DELTA is where experienced teachers go to deepen their expertise and move into senior roles.
Foundation · Developing
TKT
Teaching Knowledge Test — establish and certify your core teaching knowledge.
Advanced · RQF Level 7
DELTA
Cambridge's advanced diploma for experienced teachers — the senior benchmark.
Senior Roles
Lead & train
Director of Studies, teacher-trainer and academic-management positions worldwide.
Get Started
Advance to the next level of English language teaching.
Tell us about your teaching experience and goals, and our advisors will help you plan your route through DELTA — module by module, or as a full diploma.
