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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 quarter of 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 450 trainee teachers a year.
Dates and fees
Full-time
face-to-face courses
4 weeks
Monday to Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
£1450 (early bird price £1350)
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6 Jul - 31 Jul 2026
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3 Aug - 28 Aug 2026
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14 Sep - 9 Oct 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 – 9:30 pm
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Saturdays
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
£1450 (early bird price £1350)
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11 Apr - 4 Jul 2026
*The early bird price applies to candidates who pay in full 21 days before the course begins
We work with the historic ELC English language school in Brighton to deliver our Cambridge CELTA courses. Brighton is a young, hip and trendy city, popular with artists and lovers of alternative culture. It's a relaxed and cool place to study.
CENTRE ADDRESS - ELC, 33 Palmeira Mansions, Hove, Brighton BN3 2GB
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 Vietnam, Colombia, Oman or Italy. After a four-week course, you could be living a completely different life abroad, supporting yourself with a new career.
“Intense but very well organised. Danny and Connor ran a quality course, and tutors Arthur and Lyn were professional and encouraging. The Brighton facilities and location were excellent.”
Roisin
Brighton CELTA, 2024
“A well-structured course with supportive tutors Jane and Anna. The guidance was invaluable, and I came away with skills, confidence, and lasting friendships.”
Mariam
Brighton CELTA, 2024
“A really positive experience in Brighton. In just one month I learned more than I expected and feel ready to begin teaching with confidence.”
Pedro
Brighton CELTA 2024
“A rewarding experience. Tutors understood our strengths and weaknesses, gave excellent feedback, and helped us achieve our goals. I’d highly recommend this centre.”
Farris
Brighton CELTA 2024
A typical day on a full-time face-to-face CELTA
9:00 am - 10:30 am - Input session 1 (learning about teaching theories and techniques)
10:45 am - 12:15 pm - Input session 2 (learning about teaching theories and techniques)
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm - Assisted Lesson Planning (planning for the following day's teaching)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Teaching Practice
4:00 pm - 5:00 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)
Tuesday 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Assisted Lesson Planning for Teaching Practice
Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Teaching Practice
Tuesday 8:45 pm - 9:30 pm Feedback on Teaching Practice
Thursday 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Assisted Lesson Planning for Teaching Practice
Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Teaching Practice
Thursday 8:45 pm - 9:30 pm Feedback on Teaching Practice
Coursework - background reading, assignment writing, lesson planning - in your own time