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
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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:
Full-time CELTA
Be CELTA-qualified in just 4 weeks with this intensive course.
Full-time CELTA |
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| 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 |
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| CELTA Full time (4 weeks) | |||
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| The CELTA course has 120 hours of study, plus Cambridge recommend an additional 120 hours of self-study. | 06/01/2025 | 31/01/2025 | |
| 03/02/2025 | 28/02/2025 | ||
| 03/03/2025 | 28/03/2025 | ||
| 31/03/2025 | 25/04/2025 | ||
| 28/04/2025 | 23/05/2025 | ||
| 02/06/2025 | 27/06/2025 | ||
| 30/06/2025 | 25/07/2025 | ||
| 28/07/2025 | 22/08/2025 | ||
| 01/09/2025 | 26/09/2025 | ||
| 29/09/2025 | 24/10/2025 | ||
| 27/10/2025 | 21/11/2025 | ||
| 24/11/2025 | 19/12/2025 | ||
Part-time CELTA
Perfect for qualifying around other commitments, with evening and Saturday classes over 12 weeks.
Part-time CELTA |
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| 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 – 16.00 |
| Start Date | End Date | Days of instruction | ||
| CELTA Part time (12 weeks) |
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| 07/09/2024 | 30/11/2024 | Mo/We | ||
| The CELTA course has 120 hours of study, plus Cambridge recommend an additional 120 hours of self-study. | 02/11/2024 | 08/02/2025 | Tu/Th | |
| 18/01/2025 | 12/04/2025 | Mon/Wed | ||
| 05/04/2025 | 28/06/2025 | Tue/Thu | ||
| 06/09/2025 | 29/11/2025 | Mon/Wed | ||
| 01/11/2025 | 07/02/2026 | Tue/Thu | ||
| 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- 16.00) | ||||
CELTA PT Face to Face 18 Jan to 12 Apr Mon.Wed 2025
CELTA PT Face to Face 5 Apr to 28 Jun Tue.Thu 2025
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What does the application process involve?
CELTA application journey
To apply for the CELTA, you need to complete both a written application and an interview. In our CELTA application timeline we’ve set out what’s involved in the process and our tips for success.
View the application journey**For clarity, the cost of a CELTA course is broken down into two parts. The CELTA course fee (£1,717) is the fee for taking the course at IH London, inclusive of all materials and tuition. The Cambridge fee (£179) goes towards the qualification body, Cambridge. Both fees are payable to IH London. Remember, if you book your course within 10 days of receiving a course offer, we will pay the £179 Cambridge fee for you.
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