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CELTA

CELTA ((Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

The Gold Standard in English Language Teaching Qualifications

CELTA from Cambridge is a qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. It is the most widely recognised English teaching qualification in the world and the most sought after by employers.

Developed by Cambridge, CELTA focuses on developing practical teaching skills. The course includes hands-on teaching practice, conducted either face-to-face or online, with groups of learners. This experience gives you the skills and confidence to start teaching in as little as four weeks.

Whether you’re taking your first step into English language teaching or looking to validate your teaching skills with an internationally recognised certificate, CELTA is the qualification you need.

  • New teachers with no experience starting their career
  • Teachers with some experience who wish to refine and develop their teaching skills
  • First-language English speakers and non-first-language English speakers looking to gain an international qualification
  • TeachersΒ  who want to travel and teach English all over the world
  • All CELTA courses include a minimum of 120 hours of study
  • Course content covers practical teaching skills and the theory behind them
  • Real-life teaching experience with groups of learners
  • Insightful feedback and professional guidance from qualified tutors
  • Assessment on your teaching skills and on written assignments

Course format summary

Course length

120 hours

Format

Choose from:

  • full time or part-time
  • face-to-face or online

All options give you teaching practice in English language classes.

Assessment

  • written assignments
  • assessed teaching practice

Minimum entry requirements

  • proficient English language user (CEFR level high C1 or above)
  • educated to the standard required for entry into higher education
  • age 18+

Framework stages

Foundation to Developing

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