Anyone who would like to start a career in teaching English as a second language and work around the world. This course is also suitable for people who have some teaching experience but would like additional training and the CELTA qualification. You will need to have a proficient level of English to begin the course.

During the course, you will learn the principles of effective teaching and how to apply these to the classroom. You will develop the ability to plan lessons efficiently, analyse language and reflect on your teaching practice.

The CELTA also equips you with tools to further your professional development and helps you feel confident in a teaching role.

Whether you want to teach for a summer, a year, or a lifetime, the skills learned during a CELTA course with IH London will boost your CV and career – there is a world of teaching and travelling possibilities ahead of you.

The course includes teaching practice at IH London or online via Zoom, observation of qualified teachers, 120 hours of contact time with tutors including detailed post lesson feedback, supervised lesson planning and input seminars. You will have access to a wealth of resources including our ELT library (the largest in London), a free Grammar for Teachers online course, and access to the IHL Teacher Portal for 3 months after your course. You will also be able to view our online Teacher Training video series featuring 15 lessons with accompanying plans. At the end of your course, we help prepare you for a career in teaching with a jobs advice talk and an invitation to join the ‘Trained by IHLondon’ alumni Facebook group.

The course topics include an introduction to the roles of teachers, learners and their contexts, language analysis and awareness, teaching the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), planning and preparing classroom resources, developing teaching skills and professionalism. The CELTA also requires a significant self-study commitment of approximately 120 hours.