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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 75% 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 500 trainee teachers a year.
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 South Korea, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia or Greece. After a short CELTA course, you could be living a completely different life abroad, supporting yourself with a new career.
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 Eastbourne?
A. The course is delivered at our centre at ELC, 8 Trinity Trees BN21 3LD in central Eastbourne.
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.
How the Part-Time Eastbourne 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.