CELTA courses are suitable for teachers and aspiring teachers. You don’t need any previous teaching experience to apply for the course, but your level of English must be C1+ or C2 on the CEFR scale.

In total, the CELTA course consists of 120 hours. This includes 6 hours observation of experienced teachers and 6 hours of assessed teaching practice. Candidates also need to dedicate a minimum of 80 additional learning hours for pre-course preparation, reading, research, assignment writing, lesson preparation and record keeping.

Depending on the course you choose, you can take your CELTA online, face to face, or a blend of both.

Face-to-face CELTA courses involve doing your teaching practice live in a classroom. You’ll teach groups of learners and be observed by your trainer. Training sessions may be face-to-face with a trainer, or they may combine online study with trainer support.

Online CELTA courses involve doing your teaching practice live on Zoom. You’ll teach groups of learners and be observed by your trainer. Training combines online study, trainer support and live online sessions.

Mixed-mode CELTA courses involve doing your teaching practice face-to-face in a classroom and live online. Either way, you’ll teach groups of learners and be observed by your trainer. Training sessions may be face-to-face or online, or both, alongside trainer support.

The 5 main topics covered by the CELTA course are:

• 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.

Find out more about the CELTA syllabus on the Cambridge English website.

Assessment takes place throughout the course. Candidates submit a portfolio of all coursework including 4 written assignments and materials related to teaching practice.

The 4 written assignments focus on:

• analysing and responding to learners’ needs
• analysing language for teaching purposes
• teaching language skills
• reflecting on classroom teaching.

Highly qualified CELTA tutors will offer support to CELTA trainees throughout the course. During the course, they will be available for consultation and at least one face-to-face tutorial to discuss trainees’ progress.

Globally Speaking will also support candidates to find work by suggesting language schools worldwide that are recruiting CELTA qualified teachers.

In the CELTA course, you will:

• gain essential skills and knowledge to teach English to adult learners
• learn practical teaching techniques and methodologies
• develop lesson planning and classroom management skills
• receive expert feedback through real teaching practice
• understand learner needs and adapt lessons accordingly
• build confidence to teach in diverse classroom environments
• achieve an internationally recognized English teaching qualification.