CELTA

What is CELTA? 

CELTA is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and opens up a whole world of exciting teaching opportunities. 

As the qualification is awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of the world-famous University of Cambridge, you can rely on its quality and recognition.

The CELTA course at MC Academy consists of 120 hours of contact time, including tuition, observations of experienced teachers, 6 hours of teaching practice, teaching support and feedback.

You will also need to spend time on top of that on self-study, preparing lessons and writing assignments. There is no examination on the CELTA, so 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. You will be assessed on your teaching, and also on the four written assignments.

The CELTA course is very intensive and Cambridge requires that you complete every aspect of the course, and have 100% attendance of face-to-face sessions.

You will need to dedicate time to lesson planning and writing assignments in the evenings and at weekends too. As working alongside and learning from colleagues is a key part of teaching, all trainees need to demonstrate a professional attitude and work constructively with others, particularly those in their tutor group.

MC Academy is able to put you in contact with language schools around the world including UK institutions, once the course begins, to aid your job search. The tutors will offer you employability advice near the end of the course and many of our trainees go on to work at MC Academy.

Who is eligible to apply? 

• Ideally, you should:

• Have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education.

• Be aged 18 or ever.

• Have a standard of English which will enable you to teach at a range of levels.

Who is CELTA for?

People starting a career in English language teaching. You may be considering a career in English Teaching and view CELTA as an entry into a good teaching position in another country. Alternatively, you may be a graduate wanting a qualification that provides a concrete foundation in the fundamentals of language teaching practice.

People looking for a career change or career break. Increasingly, CELTA candidates are professionals, either looking for a new career opportunity or wanting a short break in their existing career.

People teaching English who want to work in Further, Adult, and Community Education in England and Wales. CELTA is also the first phase of the Level 5 Diploma in teaching English (ESO) in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

What does CELTA involve? 

MC Academy offers 4-week intensive full-time courses and 11-week part-time courses throughout the year, qualifying trainees to teach English as a foreign language.

Your chosen course will:

• Explain the principles of effective teaching.

• Provides a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners.

• Give you a hands-on teaching practice.

• There are 5 main topics:

• Learners and teachers, teaching and learning context.

• Language analysis and awareness.

• Language skills: Reading, Learning, Speaking, and Writing.

• Planning and Resources for different contexts.

• Developing teaching skills and professionalism.