The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a structured and practical introduction to teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). It aims to provide you with the knowledge, practical experience and confidence to begin working as a TEFL teacher upon successfully completing the course.
Anyone who would like to start teaching English as a second language or people who have some initial experience but would like training and a qualification. You will need to have an advanced level of English to begin the course.
If your English language level is below the requirement, you can still study the practical aspects of the CELTA on our IH certificate in TESOL course.
You will:
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The CELTA is the most prestigious English language teaching qualification in the world and it's your passport for amazing experiences and travel.
The course has five topics:
The course includes:
To receive a CELTA certificate you will need to complete the course and meet the assessment criteria for all written and practical assignments. You will be assessed on 6 hours of teaching practice and 4 written assignments. There are three passing grades: Pass A, Pass B and Pass.
Get ready for your trip overseas by learning a new language or refreshing your skills at no extra cost. You can book your place within 3 months, after your CELTA. Evening courses, 2 hours a week for 6 weeks. Choose from Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
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Find out more about teaching English as a foreign language and how to get started as an English language teacher. The session is lead by experienced trainers who have worked in different schools around the world.
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| Full-time CELTA | |
| Lessons per week | 30 hours |
| Course days | Monday to Friday |
| Lesson times | Choose 09.00 – 16.00 or 11.30 – 18.30 |
| Start dates | 07 January – 01 February | 04 February – 01 March | 04 March – 29 March |01 April – 26 April* | 29 April – 24 May* | 03 June – 28 June | 01 July – 26 July | 29 July – 23 August | 02 September – 27 September | 30 September – 25 October | 28 October – 22 November | 25 November – 20 December |
*No classes on UK bank holidays: 19 April, 22 April and 06 May
Perfect for qualifying around other commitments, with evening and Saturday classes over 12 weeks.
| Part-time CELTA |
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| Lessons per week |
6 hours (plus 7 Saturdays during the course) |
| Course days |
Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday (plus 7 Saturdays) |
| Lesson times |
Weekdays: 18.30 – 21.30 Saturdays 10.00 – 17.00 |
| Start dates |
12 January – 06 April (Mon/Wed) | 09 March – 01 June (Tues/Thurs)| 13 April – 06 July (Mon/Wed) | 11 May – 03 August (Tues/Thurs) | 08 June – 31 August (Mon/Wed) | 17 August – 09 November (Tues/Thurs) | 14 September – 07 December (Mon/Wed) | 02 November – 08 February (Tues/Thurs) |
Combine face-to-face learning with online studying at times that suit you over 13 weeks.
| Blended CELTA | |
| Lessons per week | 6 hours face-to-face |
| Course days | Tuesday and Thursday |
| Lesson times | Weekdays: 18.30 – 21.30 | 17 sessions at the school and 15 hours of online work each week plus self study |
| Start dates | 03 February – 05 May | 11 August – 10 November (Tues/Thurs) |
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1. Apply via the application form below and complete the language awareness task. Any problems simply contact us.
2. Have an interview face-to-face, by phone or via Skype with IH London
3. Once you have been accepted, your application is valid for 12 months.
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