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CELTA

What is a CELTA course?

If you're interested in teaching English as a foreign language, a CELTA course could be a great option for you. This course is widely recognised around the world and is certified by Cambridge. Research conducted by Cambridge Assessment suggests that three out of four English language teaching jobs advertised require a CELTA certification. The CELTA course focuses on practical techniques and includes teaching practice with real groups of students in real classroom situations, either online or face-to-face. Whether you're looking for your first teaching job or are already teaching and want to gain a more widely recognised qualification, this CELTA course is the perfect choice for you.

Components of the CELTA course

To successfully complete the CELTA course, you will need to complete several essential components. These components include: 

  • A minimum of 120 hours, focusing on teaching practice, observation of peers' teaching practice, observation of experienced teachers, guided lesson planning and feedback, individual tutorials, and input on teaching theory and methodology.  
  • A minimum of 80 hours of coursework, which can be done in your own time, focusing on lesson planning, assignment preparation, and writing.  
  • Six hours of observed teaching practice. 
  • Six hours observing experienced teachers' lessons.
  • Four written assignments of 750-1000 words.  
  • A portfolio recording all your course assessments. 

Birmingham Face to Face CELTA

£1550 (early bird price £1450)

Full-time (4 weeks) | Mon - Fri | 12:00 - 20:00
# Start Date End Date
1 11/05/2026 05/06/2026
2 06/07/2026 31/07/2026
3 03/08/2026 28/08/2026
4 07/09/2026 02/10/2026
5 23/11/2026 18/12/2026
6 18/01/2027 12/02/2027
7 17/05/2027 11/06/2027
8 12/07/2027 06/08/2027
9 09/08/2027 03/09/2027
10 13/09/2027 08/10/2027
11 15/11/2027 10/12/2027
Part-time (12 weeks) | Tues & Thurs 18:00 - 21:00 | Sat 10:00 - 13:45
# Start Date End Date
1 12/09/2026 05/12/2026
2 23/01/2027 17/04/2027
3 18/09/2027 11/12/2027

If you are someone who prefers an in-person setting for learning and does not enjoy remote or online learning, then our face-to-face CELTA course is the perfect fit for you. Our Birmingham centre provides two types of face-to-face courses, which you can choose from based on your schedule and availability. You can enrol in a full-time course that runs for four weeks, from Monday to Friday, or a part-time course that runs for twelve weeks, every Saturday morning and every Monday and Wednesday evening. This flexibility in course scheduling allows you to fit your studies around your other commitments and obligations, making it easier to achieve your goals.

Leeds Face to Face CELTA

Leeds Face to Face CELTA
£1550 (early bird price £1450)
Full-time (4 weeks)
Mon - Fri
9:00 - 17:00
Start Date 13/07/2026
End Date 07/08/2026
Part-time (12 weeks)
Sat (in person) 9:00 - 16:00
Tues (online) 18:00 - 21:30
Start Date 19/09/2026
End Date 12/12/2026

Online CELTA courses

Full-time (4 weeks) | Mon - Fri | 9:00 - 17:00
# Start Date End Date
1 08/06/2026 03/07/2026
2 06/07/2026 31/07/2026
3 03/08/2026 28/08/2026
4 14/09/2026 09/10/2026
5 16/11/2026 11/12/2026
6 11/01/2027 05/02/2027
7 05/04/2027 30/04/2027
8 07/06/2027 30/07/2027
9 05/07/2027 30/07/2027
10 02/08/2027 27/08/2027
11 06/09/2027 01/10/2027
12 08/11/2027 03/12/2027
Part-time (14 weeks) | Live sessions on Zoom once a week
# Start Date End Date Live Session Time
1 18/05/2026 17/08/2026 Mondays 17:30 - 22:30
2 14/06/2026 13/09/2026 Sundays 10:00 - 16:00
3 15/07/2026 14/10/2026 Wednesdays 17:30 - 22:30
4 22/08/2026 21/11/2026 Saturdays 10:00 - 16:00
5 14/09/2026 14/12/2026 Mondays 17:30 - 22:30
6 04/10/2026 20/12/2026 Sundays 10:00 - 16:00
7 11/11/2026 24/02/2027 Wednesdays 17:30 - 22:30
8 12/12/2026 27/03/2027 Saturdays 10:00 - 16:00
9 18/01/2027 19/04/2027 Mondays 17:30 - 22:30
10 14/02/2027 16/05/2027 Sundays 10:00 - 16:00
11 17/03/2027 16/06/2027 Wednesdays 17:30 - 22:30
12 17/04/2027 17/07/2027 Saturdays 10:00 - 16:00
13 17/05/2027 16/08/2027 Mondays 17:30 - 22:30
14 13/06/2027 12/09/2027 Sundays 10:00 - 16:00
15 14/07/2027 13/10/2027 Wednesdays 17:30 - 22:30
16 14/08/2027 13/11/2027 Saturdays 10:00 - 16:00
17 13/09/2027 13/12/2027 Mondays 17:30 - 22:30
18 03/10/2027 19/12/2027 Sundays 10:00 - 16:00
19 17/11/2027 01/03/2028 Wednesdays 17:30 - 22:30
20 11/12/2027 25/03/2028 Saturdays 10:00 - 16:00

Eligibility Criteria for a CELTA course

If you want to join this CELTA course, there are some specific requirements that you must meet. These eligibility criteria are important, and you must carefully read them before applying. If you meet all the requirements, you'll be closer to starting your adventure in teaching English. 

  • You must be at least 18 years old. 
  • You must have fluent and accurate written and spoken English skills at a high C1 or C2 level, which is equivalent to a 7.5 in IELTS or an A or B in Cambridge CAE. 
  • You should have a standard of education that is equivalent to the requirements for entry into higher education. 
  • You must have the potential to complete assignments and teaching practice to a satisfactory level. 
  • You should be able to discuss language with appropriate prompting and support. 
  • If you are taking an online course, you must be able to use the online platform with minimal instruction and have appropriate technical equipment. 

How to apply for a CELTA course?

To apply for our CELTA course, please fill out this application form with your personal information and answer some questions about teaching and language. You are welcome to research your answers online or in a grammar book or dictionary.  

After you submit your application, we will email you within two working days to arrange a short interview on Zoom. There is no need to prepare anything in advance, but it's important for us to only accept applicants who we believe can be successful on the course. During the interview, we will also ask you to complete a short writing task.   

Following your interview, we will contact you with the outcome. If you have been accepted onto the CELTA course, we will provide you with payment details to confirm your place. 

After your CELTA

Completing a CELTA course can open doors to teaching and travel opportunities. CELTA graduates can teach English in various parts of the world, such as Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. Towards the end of your course, we will conduct a careers session to guide you on how to find teaching jobs in the field of English language teaching, both in the UK and abroad. During and after the course, we will put you in touch with the English Path recruitment team, who will inform you about teaching jobs in our schools located in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, London, Malta, Dubai, Toronto, and Dublin. In fact, during peak recruitment periods, some CELTA candidates may even receive job offers before the course ends! 

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