The Cambridge CELTA is the most widely recognised TEFL qualification in the world — demanded by language schools across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Course providers below run Cambridge-approved CELTA programmes, either intensive (4 weeks), part-time (8–12 weeks), or fully online.
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The only in-centre CELTA in central Barcelona, plus a strong online CELTA. Praised for experienced trainers and small classes.
Highest-rated CELTA centre on TCR. Graduates praise practical teaching practice and Prague-specific job placement.
A Cambridge-approved TEFL centre in the heart of Athens, intensive 4-week CELTA courses with on-the-job teaching practice.
The original International House — one of the founding CELTA centres. Strong global network of partner schools.
Latin America's largest TEFL training network, with 4-week onsite plus hybrid online + onsite options.
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The Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is awarded by Cambridge Assessment English. It's the gold standard in TEFL qualifications because it includes a substantial supervised teaching component with real adult ESL learners. Most reputable language schools worldwide either require or strongly prefer the CELTA.
The most common format is a 4-week intensive course, full-time, with about 120 contact hours. Part-time CELTAs run 8–12 weeks. Online CELTAs typically take 10–14 weeks.
CELTA fees range from approximately €1,200 (Eastern Europe, Asia) to €2,200+ (UK, USA). Online CELTAs are usually at the lower end.
Yes — Cambridge approved online CELTA delivery in 2020. The online CELTA has the same content and assessment as the on-site version, with live online teaching practice with real students.
A CELTA opens doors to language schools in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. It's required for most British Council positions and at IH (International House) schools worldwide.