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Qualify for an exciting new career teaching English around the world in just four weeks

Face-to-face CELTA courses in Birmingham

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. 

British teacher in China
Teaching a CELTA course
  • CELTA is the gold standard of English teaching qualifications, and is accredited by Cambridge.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • You can qualify quickly - a full-time course takes just four weeks and a part-time one takes twelve weeks.

  • You can feel confident walking into a classroom because of the practical teaching experience you get during the course.

  • You will benefit from the support we provide after the course in finding a job and moving overseas.

Man teaching English overseas
Classroom chairs

 

Take your CELTA course face-to-face and get hands-on practical instruction as part of a community of likeminded students. 

 

Modern classroom facilities in the heart of the city, conveniently located near New Street Station and transport connections, shops, cafes and restaurants.

 

Working with real students and experienced tutors in authentic classroom situations will inspire you to be the best teacher possible. 

"The tutors and staff were incredibly helpful...I felt very supported while completing the course."

Abu

"I really enjoyed my course. I learned so much from my tutors who made the sessions both practical and memorable."

Raina

“Great course. Loads of support. Feel well equipped and prepared to teach.”

Michael

Dates and fees

Full-time
face-to-face courses

4 weeks

Monday to Friday

12:00 noon - 8:00 pm

£1450 (early bird price £1350*)​

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  • 3 Jun - 28 Jun 2024

  • 1 Jul - 26 Jul 2024

  • 5 Aug - 30 Aug 2024

  • 2 Sep - 27 Sep 2024

  • 30 Sep - 25 Oct 2024

  • 28 Oct - 22 Nov 2024

  • 25 Nov - 20 Dec 2024

*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

£1450 (early bird price £1350*)

  • 7th Sep - 30 Nov 2024

*The early bird price applies to candidates who pay in full 21 days before the course begins

Is CELTA for me?

CELTA is for you if you love discovering new cultures, languages and places and you feel like life should offer more than just a predictable 9-5 job in a sleepy office. You're the kind of person who aspires to an exciting career.  You want to have authentic experiences meeting new people in interesting places, while supporting yourself with a sustainable career.

A typical day on a full-time face-to-face CELTA

12:00 noon - 1:20 pm - Input session 1 (learning about teaching theories and techniques)

1:40 pm - 3:00 pm - Input session 2 (learning about teaching theories and techniques)

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Assisted Lesson Planning (planning for the following day's teaching)

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Teaching Practice

7:15 pm - 8:00 pm - Feedback on Teaching Practice

Coursework - background reading, assignment writing, lesson planning - in your own time

A typical week on a part-time face-to-face CELTA

Saturday 10:00 am - 11:15 am - Input session 1 (learning about teaching theories and techniques)

Saturday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Input session 2 (learning about teaching theories and techniques)

Saturday 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Assisted Lesson Planning for Teaching Practice

Tuesday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Teaching Practice

Tuesday 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm Feedback on Teaching Practice

Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Teaching Practice

Thursday 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm Feedback on Teaching Practice

Coursework - background reading, assignment writing, lesson planning - in your own time

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