Course description
The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) is an initial training course in English Language teaching. It is one of the range of Cambridge English certificates and diplomas provided for teachers and is placed at Level 5 of the UK governments Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF).
CELTA is a highly regarded qualification which gives you the skills you need to help get a teaching job anywhere in the world, including the UK.
Each year we welcome candidates from all over the world. Applicants have ranged in age from 20 to 70 and come from a variety of backgrounds including recent graduates and people looking for a career change.
We offer the course in a variety of formats with several start dates across the academic year as follows:
22 January - 16 May 2026 (now full and we are only interviewing for a waiting list)
Part Time Course -Online Evening
Times &ndash Attendance online twice a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays 17.00 &ndash 21.15.
02 August &ndash 13 September 2025
Full Time Course &ndash Fully Online
Times &ndash Attendance online every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 09.00 &ndash 17.15.
CELTA is a highly regarded qualification which gives you the skills you need to help get a teaching job anywhere in the world, including the UK.
Each year we welcome candidates from all over the world. Applicants have ranged in age from 20 to 70 and come from a variety of backgrounds including recent graduates and people looking for a career change.
We offer the course in a variety of formats with several start dates across the academic year as follows:
22 January - 16 May 2026 (now full and we are only interviewing for a waiting list)
Part Time Course -Online Evening
Times &ndash Attendance online twice a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays 17.00 &ndash 21.15.
02 August &ndash 13 September 2025
Full Time Course &ndash Fully Online
Times &ndash Attendance online every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 09.00 &ndash 17.15.
Upcoming start dates
Choose between 4 start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
There are two assessed components: being able to demonstrate successful planning and teaching and completion of four classroom-related written assignments.
Trainees are observed teaching real students and given feedback from the tutors after each lesson.
All results are approved by Cambridge English with standards monitored by an external assessor. Full attendance on the course is required.
Guidance is given for teaching practice and there are individual tutorials to discuss your progress and to offer help where necessary.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Training Course Content
Regardless of the intensity of the course you choose, your syllabus will cover these essential elements:
- 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
Expenses
Course fee: £1505 or 1587.50
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Cambridge Regional College
Our mission is to transform lives and create prosperity by delivering technical and professional education that meets the needs of students, employers and communities in Cambridgeshire. Cambridge Regional College is the largest further education college in the East of England...
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