Diplomas for International Teaching Assistants - Council of British International Schools

In an exciting partnership with The TA College, we are delighted to offer three COBIS-accredited courses for Teaching Assistants working in international schools around the world.

The role of an international Teaching Assistant is broad and varied, and professional development needs to reflect this. In collaboration with TA College, COBIS developed these bespoke and relevant training programmes for Teaching Assistants working in international schools around the world.

The DITA, DITA EY, and DILTA have been created to provide international Teaching Assistants with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to work effectively alongside the teacher whilst maximising learning opportunities for the children.

Diploma for International Teaching Assistants (DITA)

This six-month course for teaching assistants working in an international setting will comprise of an e-learning experience combined with reading, collecting evidence, and writing assignments.

Candidates can enrol on to the course at anytime throughout the year.

Booking Form

Course Content

Five mandatory units:

Working as an Effective TA in an International Setting
Assessment for Learning
Safeguarding
Supporting Children with English as an Additional Language
Providing Literacy and Numeracy Support

Optional Units (choose one):

Supervising Whole Class Learning
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs
Support Children to Reach their Potential

Detailed Unit Descriptions and Assessment Criteria

Entry Requirements

Course Fees

The course fee is £650 per person from COBIS, FOBISIA and AISA member schools.

Group discounts for COBIS, FOBISIA, and AISA member schools
Number of participants	Price per person
2 or more	£600
5 or more	£550
10 or more	£500
15 or more	£475
20 or more	£450

Non-member school rates
Number of participants	Price per person
1	£725
2 or more	£675
5 or more	£625
10 or more	£575
15 or more	£550
20 or more	£525

Diploma for Teaching Assistants in Early Years (DITA EY)

This six-month course for teaching assistants working in an international Early Years setting will comprise of an e-learning experience combined with reading, collecting evidence, and writing assignments.

Candidates can enrol on to the course at anytime throughout the year.

Booking Form

Course Content

Five mandatory units:

Providing Play Opportunities
Promoting Children's Speech, Language and Communication in an International Context
Safeguarding
Supporting Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Observation & Assessment in the Early Years

Optional Units (choose one):

Support Transition to School
Support Healthy Lifestyles in the Early Years
Engage in Personal Development

Detailed Unit Descriptions and Assessment Criteria

Entry Requirements

Course Fees

The course fee is £650 per person from COBIS, FOBISIA and AISA member schools.

Group discounts for COBIS, FOBISIA, and AISA member schools
Number of participants	Price per person
2 or more	£600
5 or more	£550
10 or more	£500
15 or more	£475
20 or more	£450

Non-member school rates
Number of participants	Price per person
1	£725
2 or more	£675
5 or more	£625
10 or more	£575
15 or more	£550
20 or more	£525

Diploma for Lead Teaching Assistants (DILTA)

This is a nine month course for teaching assistants working in an international setting who wish to develop their leadership skills. Aimed at those wanting to be a key liaison between TAs and the Senior Leadership Team, it will comprise of an e-learning experience combined with reading, collecting evidence, and writing assignments.

Candidates can enrol on to the course at anytime throughout the year.

Booking Form

Group discounts for COBIS, FOBISIA, and AISA member schools
Number of participants	Price per person
2 or more	£800
5 or more	£750
10 or more	£700
15 or more	£675
20 or more	£650

Non-member school rates
Number of participants	Price per person
1	£925
2 or more	£875
5 or more	£825
10 or more	£775
15 or more	£750
20 or more	£725

"Being able to offer the course to our TAs is just one small way of showing them how much we value their work."

Watch this video to hear more about the DITA programmes from the Principal of TA College