Cambridge CELTA Courses - Celtic English Academy

Cambridge CELTA qualification. Your gateway to global teaching.

Levels

c1
Advanced
I can speak and understand very well but in unfamiliar situations may have a few problems with topic-specific vocabulary.

Course Dates
21/09/26 to 16/10/26
01/02/27 to 26/02/27
26/04/27 to 21/05/27
04/10/27 to 29/10/27

Course Details

Class Size:: Maximum 12 students
Start Date:: Available on specific dates
Course Length:: 4 weeks
Contact Hours:: 120 hours + min. 80 hours of self-study (reading, research, pre- and post-session tasks, assignments and lesson preparation)
Minimum Age:: 18
Class Time:: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
Days:: Monday - Friday
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Cambridge CELTA at Celtic English Academy

The CELTA, or Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a well-respected English language teaching qualification certified by Cambridge Assessment.

120 HOURS OF

CONTACT

6+ HOURS OF

TEACHING PRACTICE

6+ HOURS OF

OBSERVATION CLASS

What is CELTA?

It is an intensive, initial TEFL qualification designed for people with little or no previous English language teaching experience or training. It is certified by Cambridge Assessment and is highly regarded internationally. The course is very practical and you will teach real language learners from the first week. CELTA is the most often requested qualification by employers in this field.

The 4-week full-time course involves:

120+ contact hours, including input, teaching practice, observations, feedback and supported lesson planning.
Authentic teaching experiences with students at two distinct levels.
Focus on teaching methodology, lesson planning, language analysis and language skills, and how to deliver an effective lesson.

Learn new skills, enhance your employment opportunities, meet people from other cultures, travel & work overseas, strengthen your teaching skills, increase your confidence, open up new avenues for career progression, have fun.

Every course is moderated by an external assessor, appointed by Cambridge English, so you will receive a certificate from Cambridge English, part of the University of Cambridge.

Why choose CELTA?

The CELTA is an established qualification, recognised globally and highly regarded across the industry. It will equip you with the essential requirements for your first TEFL job and offers opportunities to develop your skills later if you choose to advance your teaching career. It is a practical English language teaching qualification and gives you hands-on teaching practice in the classroom.

It gives you the confidence and skills to teach adult learners.
It gives you expert training and feedback on your teaching.
It is delivered by experienced and highly-qualified trainers.
It offers career opportunities worldwide.

Minimum entry requirements:

Proficient English language user (CEFR level C1+ or above)
Educated to the standard required for entry into higher education

Course cost

Tuition Fee:

£1,475

Accommodation Cost: West Wing Student Residence

4 weeks standard room (ensuite, shared kitchen)	£990
4 weeks studio (ensuite + kitchen)	£1,210

There is a £150 refundable damage deposit for all residence options.

ReAct+ support available
Celtic English Academy is a ReAct+ approved centre. For more information, check https://workingwales.gov.wales/how-we-can-help/react-plus

How to apply

If you are interested in taking the CELTA course at our centre, please contact [email protected] or complete the application form.

After receiving your completed form, a teacher training team member will contact you to arrange an interview. This will be held online, using Zoom.

The deadline for applications is usually 2 weeks before the start of a course. However, if this deadline has passed, please contact the centre directly to see if places are still available.

CELTA requires an excellent level of English language and literacy to be successful on the course and this will be tested at application and interview stage.

Read all the Information for Candidates here.