The Cambridge Assessment CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages) is the most recognised initial English Language Teaching qualification in the world. It is a qualification that is trusted by employers, language schools and governments.
Why do CELTA?
The Cambridge Assessment CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages) is the most recognised initial English Language Teaching qualification in the world. It is a qualification that is trusted by employers, language schools and governments.
Why do CELTA with us?
ELTeach (Cambridge Centre No: 00411) works with a team of international and highly experienced teacher trainers in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT) who are led by our Head of Department, Neil McCutcheon.
Neil has been working as a CELTA and DELTA trainer since 2005 and has delivered over 100 courses, both face-to-face and online. Neil is not only a CELTA trainer but also a CELTA assessor.
We understand the pressure that trainees work under, and do our utmost to ensure that you are working in a supportive and encouraging environment. (We won’t promise not to push you outside your comfort zone, but we want you to feel that this is an unthreatening experience.)
Can I afford to invest in this?
Can you afford not to? CELTA provides the knowledge, confidence and hands-on teaching experience you need in order to develop a successful career in teaching English as a Foreign Language.
It is a passport to travel the globe, and will be one of the best investments you ever make. CELTA is highly regarded both nationally and internationally and has been accredited at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework. It has been given premium product endorsement by NEAS in Australia.
Do I have the time?
We realise you may be busy, and aim to fit our courses round the other demands on your time. If you are in a hurry and want to qualify this summer, we’ll do our best to book you in! If you already have commitments and are only available on certain days, why not try our part-time options? Want to take the course online? No problem – online CELTA is our area of expertise!
Do I know enough about grammar?
This needn’t worry you; we are used to training trainees who start with zero knowledge of grammar. We will assess your level of knowledge at the interview, and help you prepare with some recommended reading and a pre-course task.
You’ll do a lot of learning on the course itself, both by observing lessons and in input sessions (or alternatively on the online units). Even by the end of the course, you are not expected to be an expert, though you’ll certainly feel much more confident in your ability to analyse and describe the language. Finally, teaching English isn’t all (or even mostly) about teaching grammar!
Will it be too intensive?
Our four-week face-to-face or mixed-mode courses are intensive and you will need to dedicate most of your time to the course. Our five-week-long online courses are slightly less intensive because they include a day mid-week (in addition to the weekends) that doesn’t require live online attendance.
With online courses, you’ll be introduced to working on the platform (Zoom) in a low pressure environment (together with other trainees) and you’ll receive practice material related to its effective use once you’ve passed your interview.
In addition to making yourself familiar with Zoom, you’ll also need to have some technical skills (e.g., being able to use Google Drives, Google docs., PowerPoint presentations, etc.).
Course information
CELTA is a Level 5 course on the English National Curriculum.
The Total Qualification Time (TQT) on this course includes 120 Guided Learning Hours.
You should also allow for 80 additional learning hours for pre-course preparation, reading, research, assignment writing, lesson preparation and record keeping.
The course consists of the following components:
Teaching Practice & Feedback
Input Sessions
Observations
Written Assignments
Tutorials
The CELTA course covers a range of topics:
learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
language analysis and awareness
language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
planning and resources for different teaching contexts
developing teaching skills and professionalism
The maximum ratio of candidates to tutors is one tutor for every six candidates, and there are at least two tutors on each course.
Assessment
You will be assessed throughout the course and there is no final examination.
The two types of assessment are:
1. Teaching practice: You will teach for a total of 6 hours, working with adult classes at a minimum of two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance.
2. Written assignments: You will have to write four assignments (each 750–1,000 words). These focus on:
analysing and responding to adult learner needs
analysing language for teaching purposes
teaching language skills
reflecting on classroom teaching
Your teaching practice and written assignments are assessed by your trainers during the course. Your trainers will discuss your progress with you, including in at least two one-to-one tutorials, so you should have a good idea of your strengths and areas to focus on.
Our teacher-training courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to teach English in a variety of contexts worldwide, both face-to-face and online. We help you to plan and deliver lessons that are genuinely communicative and engaging.
We offer pre-service courses for people seeking to enter the field (e.g., CELTA courses) and in-service training courses for ELT professionals who want to develop their skills in communicative language teaching (e.g., Teaching Young Learners, Teaching Teenagers, Teaching IELTS and OET courses, etc.).
Check out our fully online and face-to-face full-time and part-time CELTA and other teacher training courses. We always have courses on special offer (e.g., special offer online CELTA) and provide life-long support to our graduates free of charge. We also help our CELTA graduates with paid teaching and volunteering opportunities.
Our core aim is to help you become a confident, knowledgeable and highly employable teacher with a passion for working with young children, to give them the best starting point in life, whatever their circumstances.
The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) was previously called CTLLS and is suitable for existing and new teachers wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills. The course is specifically designed to help prepare trainee instructors to teach in a wide range of contexts.
This course is accredited by City and Guilds, Training Qualifications UK, Active IQ, Pearson, and Ocr. It covers the knowledge and understanding required by the Further Education National Training Organisation (FENTO) or the Employment National Training Organisation (EMPNTO) occupational standards.
This introductory qualification is for trainee teachers who are just starting out in teaching/training, not in teaching/training currently or perhaps working as assessors and wish to develop their teaching skills.
Learners will spend the first 4 weeks completing a free separate short course (20 hours) in Developing Thinking Skills. This will allow learners to gain essential skills and to provide an overview of what to expect when working in schools. Successful learners then progress to the main course.
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