Learn to teach English with the CELTA

 

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). Once you have completed the course, you will have the qualification, knowledge, practical experience and confidence to begin working as a teacher anywhere in the world. Choose how you study, full-time or part-time to match your preferred style and other commitments.

Every year we train over 500 new English teachers who then embark on exciting journeys all over the world, and start careers in the world of English language teaching, inspiring others and connecting people from around the globe.

 

 

Choose the face-to-face CELTA option that suits you

 

  • Full-time CELTA: get qualified in just 4 weeks   
  • Part-time CELTA: perfect for qualifying around other commitments, with evening and Saturday classes over 12 weeks

 

Learn more about the face-to-face CELTA options:

Early booking savings!

You can apply for your course free of charge. Once you're accepted you have 12 months to book your course. If you book your course start date within 10 days of being offered a place, we will pay your Cambridge English fee for you. Saving you £162!

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Start your CELTA course now and pay later! Spread the cost of your online or face-to-face CELTA course through Payl8r instalment service. A fast, easy and hassle free financing option to help you get started! Find out more on our Payment Options page by clicking below.

Full-time CELTA

Be CELTA-qualified in just 4 weeks with this intensive course. 

Full-time CELTA

 
Course hours  120 (30 per week)
Course days Monday to Friday
Maximum class size 15 (1:5 trainer to trainee ratio)
Lesson times 09.00- 16.00

 

    Start Date End Date
CELTA Full time (4 weeks)   02/10/2023 27/10/2023
Face-to-Face  30/10/2023 24/11/2023
The CELTA course has 120 hours of study, plus Cambridge recommend an additional 120 hours of self-study. 27/11/2023 22/12/2023
08/01/2024 02/02/2024
  05/02/2024 01/03/2024
04/03/2024 28/03/2024
02/04/2024 26/04/2024
29/04/2024 24/05/2024
03/06/2024 28/06/2024
  01/07/2024 26/07/2024
  29/07/2024 23/08/2024
  02/09/2024 27/09/2024
  30/09/2024 25/10/2024
  28/10/2024 22/11/2024
  25/11/2024 20/12/2024
 

 

Part-time CELTA 

Perfect for qualifying around other commitments, with evening and Saturday classes over 12 weeks. 

Part-time CELTA

 
Course hours

120 (6 per week, plus 7 Saturdays during the course)

Course days

Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday (plus 7 Saturdays)

Maximum class size

15 (1:5 trainer to trainee ratio)

Lesson times

Weekdays: 18.30 – 21.30 Saturdays 10.00 – 17.00

 
    Start Date  End Date  Days of instruction
CELTA Part time  (12 weeks) 28/10/2023 04/02/2024
Tu/Th
  13/01/2024 06/04/2024 Tu/Th
The CELTA course has 120 hours of study, plus Cambridge recommend an additional 120 hours of self-study. 06/04/2024 28/06/2024 Mo/We
07/09/2024 30/11/2024 Mo/We
  02/11/2024 08/02/2025 Tu/Th
The part-time face-to-face course runs from 18.30 – 21.30 (UK time)There are 7 Saturdays through this course you will need to attend (10am- 17.00)

 

Part time CELTA sample timetable September 2023

Part time CELTA sample timetable October 2023

 

Apply now for the CELTA

 

1. Request your application form in the ‘Book Now’ box below. Select the course and date you are interested in and proceed. You will not be charged at this point. Alternatively you can email sales@ihlondon.com and request an application form.

2. The application form includes a language awareness task which you will need to complete and send back to us.

3.  If successful, you will be invited to an interview via Zoom.

4.  If accepted onto your course, your offer will be valid for 12 months. You will need to take your course during this period.

5.  To secure your place on the course you will need to pay a £500 deposit with the remaining balance to be paid before course begins.

 

** The Cambridge English CELTA Registration fee is set by Cambridge English. We offer early booking savings where we pay your Cambridge assessment fee for you!  Please see CELTA application form for current offer.

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Course price

Course:
CELTA Full Time 4-week course
Course Fee:
£1588
Reg Fee:
£162
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