The CELTA Certificate Course

Program Overview

The CELTA Course

Overview

The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) course is a prestigious, internationally recognized qualification for English language teachers. It is administered by Cambridge University and provides students with a gold standard education.

Understanding the CELTA Course

• The CELTA program is administered by Cambridge University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
• CELTA stands for 'Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages'.
• CELTA is the original TESOL/TEFL certificate course and has been running for six decades.
• It is the most internationally recognized TESOL training program in the world.
• It is the most highly regarded certification by employers in the U.S. and abroad, and will help you land a teaching job in almost any location worldwide.
• The CELTA course is a hands-on practical course based on real teaching experience, working with genuine English language learners in a classroom setting.
• You not only learn about ESOL teaching methods, but you practice what you learn in a real-life classroom, with guidance and feedback from your teacher trainers.
• Our face-to-face CELTA course is run by a team of experienced educators who provide world-class academic guidance.
• There is a maximum ratio of six trainee teachers per teacher trainer, giving you unparalleled individual support and attention from the experts.

CELTA Training and Beyond

• At Teaching House, not only will students receive an exceptional Cambridge University qualification through their CELTA training, but all graduates will have access to individualized support as they prepare to find a job.
• We believe that designing a high-quality educational CELTA course is just as important as providing ongoing assistance after our graduates have completed training.
• Not only will students form a lifelong community with fellow CELTA course graduates, but our TEFL Job Centre is an incredible resource in providing guidance through the employment searching phase.
• Through our TEFL Job Centre, graduates can access:
  • Our job database
  • Example resumes
  • Example cover letters
  • Interview tips
  • Correspondence tips
  • Region guides
  • Recruiter details
  • Newsletters

Enrolment Process

• The Teaching House Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other languages (CELTA) enrollment process is designed with three aims in mind:
  • To provide the applicant with a clear idea of what the course is, what to expect to get from it and what is required to succeed.
  • To ensure that once an applicant has been accepted, they have a very high chance of successfully completing the course.
  • To ensure those who are accepted have a high probability of qualifying for and attaining ESL teaching work in the country or city of their choice.

Pre-Requisites

• An applicant must have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education.
• An applicant must be over the age of 18.
• An applicant must have a standard of English which will enable them to teach at a range of levels, equivalent to a high C1 level on the CEFR.

The Process for Enrolling

1. All interested trainees must complete the application form located here. There is NO application fee.
2. After reviewing your application, a member of our enrollment team will follow up by email and send you an assignment called the Pre-Interview Task.
3. Once we have received your Pre-Interview Task, we will schedule a time for an interview that is convenient for you.
4. The interview is a chance for you to speak to an experienced course trainer.
5. After acceptance, you must pay an enrollment deposit to confirm your place on the course of your choice (subject to availability—given on a first-come, first-served basis).
6. The remainder of your course fee (less the enrollment deposit) is due no later than five weeks before the beginning of the course.

Course Content

• The CELTA course covers a range of essential theory and methodology, including:
  • How to teach grammar and vocabulary effectively
  • How to motivate your students
  • How to help your students get the most out of a reading text
  • How to order the stages of a lesson
  • How to influence the dynamics of a classroom for the best results
  • How to use teaching books and materials effectively
  • How to bring authentic materials – articles, songs, stories – into the classroom

Course Schedule

• Find Courses Schedule Below.
• Course Name: CELTA Course Online
• Course Type: Delta Module 3 - Cambridge University Blended
• Location: Atlanta
• Timezone: Eastern Standard Time
• Start Date: June 28, 2021
• End Date: June 30, 2021

Tuition Fees

• The full cost of the online CELTA program for 2024 is $2,895 USD/£1,390 GBP / $3,195 AUD.
• In 2025, the course fee will be $2,945 USD ($2,545 early bird)/£1,445 GBP (£1,295 GBP early bird) - see below for details of the early bird discount.
• The cost of the face-to-face CELTA program, inclusive of tuition, Cambridge fee, registration fee and all applicable taxes, is as follows:
  • New York City: $2,945 USD*
  • Miami: $2,945 USD
  • Boston: $2,945 USD
  • Toronto: $2,495 CAD
  • London: £1,390 GBP (2024) £1,445 GBP (2025)
  • Oxford: £1,390 GBP (2024) £1,445 GBP (2025)

Assessment

• The assessment on the CELTA course is continuous (throughout the course) and integrated (all components count towards the final grade).
• The CELTA qualification does not require a final examination.
• Assessment is based on evaluation of the candidate according to Cambridge criteria in the following two areas:
  • Real classroom experience
  • Written assignments

Recommended Books

• There isn't a specific textbook required for the CELTA teacher training course.
• Teaching House recommends two books that we believe will be beneficial in your teaching career and as a complement to the CELTA course:
  • Methodology Book: Learning Teaching by Jim Scrivener
  • Grammar Book: Practical English Usage by Michael Swan