About EBTA Teachers

Within the English Bridge Teachers Association (EBTA) there are two main grades of Qualified Bridge Teachers. Full Members, may use the title EBED Qualified Teacher and Professional Members may use the title EBED Professional Teacher.

What makes an EBTA Professional?

EBTA Professional Members have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience (of which at least 2 must be teaching bridge). They have a proven track record of excellent teaching, maintaining their Continuous Professional Development and a sound knowledge of bridge. The emphasis is on sound, bidding and play rather than being at expert level. Their expertise will be evaluated by a written test of bridge knowledge and an interview.

EBTA Professional Members encourage their students to develop beyond the classroom with activities such as running duplicates, small tournaments etc. and helping to set up clubs where nothing suitable exists. They also have a working knowledge of the Laws of Duplicate Bridge and are expected to have attended at least the How to run a Club Duplicate Course
Finally they are prepared to be an essential part of the development of EBED and EBTA by helping to run workshops and other training events, participate in the assessment processes and act as mentors to other new bridge teachers.

All members of EBTA must be in good standing with the EBU.

The detailed procedure for becoming a Professional Member is explained here

EBTA and Bridge for All

The Club Teacher Training course includes training in the use of Bridge for All materials. See: BFA programme - the approved learn and play programme developed by EBED.

Contact information

If you are interested in any of the above please contact Lisa on 01296 317217 who will be able to assist you.