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CELTA is the gold standard of English teaching qualifications, and is accredited by Cambridge.
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It is the most recognised English teaching qualification in the world. Research by Cambridge Assessment shows that three out of four international English teaching jobs advertised require a CELTA qualification.
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CELTA is practical course, with a focus on real teaching practice with real students, equipping you with the practical skills you'll need to teach English abroad.
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DC Teacher Training is one of the world's largest providers of CELTA courses, trusted by over 500 trainee teachers a year.
Dates and fees
Full-time
face-to-face courses
4 weeks
Monday to Friday
12:00 noon - 8:00 pm
£1550 (early bird price £1450*)
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11 May - 5 Jun 2026
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6 Jul - 31 Jul 2026
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3 Aug - 28 Aug 2026
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7 Sep - 2 Oct 2026
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23 Nov - 18 Dec 2026
*The early bird price applies to candidates who pay in full 21 days before the course begins
Part-time
face-to-face courses
12 weeks
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
AND
Saturday mornings
10:00 am – 1:45 pm
£1550 (early bird price £1450*)
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12 Sep - 5 Dec 2026
*The early bird price applies to candidates who pay in full 21 days before the course begins
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We work with English Path to deliver our Birmingham courses. English Path operate language schools in the UK, Ireland, France, Malta, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The English Path Birmingham campus features modern high-tech classroom facilities in the heart of the city, conveniently located near New Street Station.
CENTRE ADDRESS - Norfolk House, 84-86 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4EG
Is CELTA for me?
You don’t need teaching experience to take CELTA. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your current job, just finishing university, or already working in education, CELTA is designed to give you practical skills, clear guidance, and a qualification recognised around the world.
Our trainees include recent graduates, career changers, online teachers, and people planning a move abroad. What they share is a decision to do something different, and a desire to feel confident in front of a class.
You could be taking the first steps to an exciting new career as an English teacher abroad. A CELTA course will prepare you for a professional career teaching English, whether in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East or in Europe. After a four-week course, you could be living a completely different life abroad, supporting yourself with a new career.
“The part-time Birmingham CELTA was intense but absolutely worth it. I received two job offers within weeks thanks to supportive, experienced tutors and a well-structured course.”
Salim
CELTA Birmingham, 2024
“The Birmingham CELTA was intensive but rewarding. Tutors were exceptionally supportive and their guidance on lesson planning and classroom management gave me confidence to teach.”
Hiba
CELTA Birmingham, 2024
“Approachable tutors and inspiring techniques made the course memorable. The Birmingham classrooms were modern and fully equipped, and the whole experience was very supportive.”
Khue
CELTA Birmingham, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need teaching experience to do CELTA?
A. No. CELTA is designed as an initial teacher training qualification. Many candidates have no formal teaching experience when they start the course.
Q. Do I need a university degree to apply?
A. No. You should have finished secondary schooling and be ready for university-level study, but you do not need a degree to do the course.
Q. What level of English do I need?
A. You need a strong command of English, typically equivalent to high C1 (advanced) or above. You do not need to present certificates to prove your level. Your level is assessed as part of the application and interview process.
Q. How is CELTA assessed?
A. Assessment is continuous and based on a combination of 6 hours of observed teaching practice and 4 written assignments completed during the course.
Q. Is there an exam at the end of the CELTA course?
A. No. CELTA does not have a final written exam. You are assessed continuously through teaching practice and assignments.
Q. How does teaching practice work?
A. You will plan and teach lessons to real adult learners of English, which DC Teacher Training organise. There will be about 8 to 14 students in the classes you teach. You will receive support from your tutors when planning and you will be provided with teaching materials. Each teaching practice session is observed by a CELTA tutor, followed by detailed oral and written feedback to help you improve.
Q. Where does the CELTA course take place in Birmingham?
A. The course is delivered at our centre at English Path, Norfolk House, 84-86 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4EG. The centre is next to New Street Station in the centre of Birmingham.
Q. Will you help me find a job after the course?
A. CELTA is recognised by employers worldwide. We provide guidance, support and resources on next steps and job-hunting after the course. All graduates will have the opportunity for one-to-one meetings with our team after the course to help them find work.
What Does a Full-Time Birmingham CELTA Look Like Day to Day?
On a full-time CELTA, weekdays are structured around tutor input, guided lesson planning, live teaching practice, and detailed feedback. While the precise timing can vary slightly, the overall pattern is consistent. The first half of the day is devoted to input sessions, where tutors introduce key areas of teaching methodology, language awareness, lesson planning, and classroom management. These sessions are practical and closely linked to what you are doing in teaching practice, with a strong focus on how theory translates into classroom decisions. Later in the day, there is usually a period of assisted lesson planning, typically scheduled the day before you teach. During these sessions, your tutor works closely with your teaching practice group to support lesson aims, materials, staging, and anticipated learner difficulties, helping you prepare effectively for upcoming lessons. Teaching practice normally takes place most evenings. On a full-time course, this usually runs for around two hours, with several trainees teaching in turn. When you are scheduled to teach, you will normally teach a lesson of around 40–45 minutes. Across the course, you will usually teach two to three times per week, working with real English language learners. Immediately after teaching practice, you take part in a feedback session led by your tutor. This is a central component of the CELTA and focuses in detail on what happened in the lesson, how learners responded, and how your teaching meets CELTA assessment criteria. Alongside the working day, there is substantial independent work. This includes lesson preparation, background reading, and written assignments. On a full-time course, you normally complete one written assignment each week, working through all four CELTA assignments over the duration of the course. Many trainees spend several hours most evenings preparing for the following day.
How the Part-Time Birmingham CELTA Works: Weekly Schedule
Each week on the part-time CELTA includes a block of input sessions, held on a Saturday. These sessions cover teaching methodology, language awareness, and lesson design, and provide the theoretical and practical grounding for the week’s teaching. During the week, you attend evening sessions twice a week that focus on teaching practice. On teaching days, you usually begin with assisted lesson planning, followed by teaching practice with real learners, and then tutor-led feedback. This cycle allows you to plan, teach, reflect, and improve on a regular basis. You can expect to teach one lesson each week of the part-time course. Written assignments are spaced out, with one assignment due approximately every three weeks. In addition to the scheduled sessions, there is a significant amount of independent work. This includes lesson preparation, reading, and assignment writing. Overall, alongside the in-person sessions, you should expect to spend around 6 to 8 hours per week on independent study and preparation.