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European Suzuki Association
Teacher Training & Examinations Manual
Revised March 2015
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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
see Section B 7b
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:-
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CV including details of the applicant’s Suzuki training and experience
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Copies or other proof of all relevant certification
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Names of two referees, or letters of reference with current contact details.