CELTA course
What is CELTA?
.CELTA (Certificate in Training English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the most widely recognised English teaching qualification in the world.
About the CELTA Course
The CELTA course trains you in all aspects of teaching, combining 120 hours of contact time with over 80 hours of individual learning. In particular, the course comprises the following core elements:
Input Sessions
Trainees participate in task-based workshops, lectures and practical activities focusing on learner awareness, language analysis, phonology, methodology, and career development.
Teaching Practice Trainees teach classes of overseas students and gain a genuine experience of the teaching and learning process. Tutors provide help with lesson preparation, and by the end of the course, trainees will have taught at two levels and have completed a total of 6 hours of teaching (in compliance with Cambridge guidelines). *Please note these classes require a minimum of 10 students to run.
Assessment While there is no examination, assessment is continuous and is carried out by the course tutors and a Cambridge assessor who ensures that tutors work consistently and in accordance with guidelines.
CELTA for IELTS Teachers If you would like to study the CELTA course for IELTS purposes, then please visit our IELTS Intensive Teacher Training page.