European Suzuki Association - Appointments & Accreditation (2020)

European Suzuki Association Appointments & Accreditations Manual Revised October 2020 Page 14 of 17 Suzuki Association of the Americas SAA (North and South America) All Instruments SAA Accreditation ESA Recognition Entry level for ESA Teacher Training & Exams Unit 1 1 Practicum Level 1 Level 2 Unit 1+2+3 2 Practicums Level 2 Level 3 Unit 1+2+3+4+5 3 Practicums Level 3 Level 4 Unit 1+2+3+4+5+6+7 4 Practicums Level 4 Level 5 See http://suzukiassociation.org/teachers/training/practicum/ for the definition of a Practicum. Not all SAA Teachers have taken a Practicum and therefore do not meet the requirements of ESA recognition. The ESA now offer a Practicum Course based on the SAA Practicum Unit to enable SAA Teachers to qualify for ESA recognition. S ee Teacher Training Manual Section B 8b SUZUKI™ Early Childhood Education ESA Entry Level for SECE Teachers is ESA Level 2 in a SUZUKI™ Instrument and 3 years teaching experience. SAA Teachers will therefore need the equivalent SAA Accreditation (see chart above). SAA SECE Accreditation ESA Recognition Entry Level for ESA Teacher Training & Exams Stage 1 Level 1 Level 2 Stage 2 Level 2 Level 3 Stage 3 Level 3 Level 4 Stage 4 Level 4 Level 5 Stage 5 Level 5 3. Application procedure a. All applications must be sent to the ESA Office, either direct by the applicant or through the national Suzuki association where he or she intends to work. b. Applications should include the following: - - CV including details of the applicant’s SUZUKI™ training and experience - Copies or other proof of all relevant certification - Names of two referees, or letters of reference with current contact details.