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.
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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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You can qualify quickly - a full-time course takes just four weeks and a part-time one takes twelve weeks.
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You can feel confident walking into a classroom because of the practical teaching experience you get during the course.
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You will benefit from the support we provide after the course in finding a job and moving overseas.
We work with English Path to deliver our Birmingham courses. English Path operate langauge 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.
"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​
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£1550 (early bird price £1450*)​
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12 May - 6 Jun 2025
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7 Jul - 1 Aug 2025
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4 Aug - 29 Aug 2025
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1 Sep - 26 Sep 2025
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17 Nov - 12 Dec 2025
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*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
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Saturday mornings
10:00 am – 1:45 pm​​
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£1550 (early bird price £1450*)​​
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6 Sep - 29 Nov 2025
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*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