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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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Online 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
Online CELTA Courses
4 weeks
Monday to Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm (UK time)
£1450 (early bird price £1350*)
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3 Nov - 28 Nov 2025
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5 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
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2 Mar - 27 Mar 2026
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8 Jun - 3 Jul 2026
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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
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16 Nov - 11 Dec 2026
*The early bird price applies to candidates who pay in full 21 days before the course begins
Part-time
Online CELTA Courses
13 weeks
Online self-guided units in your own time each week (approx. 6 hours) AND
Live sessions on Zoom once a week, timing depending on the day - see below
£1450 (early bird price £1350*)
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12 Nov 2025 - 18 Feb 2026 (Wednesdays, 5:30 - 10:30 pm UK time)
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13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 (Saturdays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, UK time)
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19 Jan - 20 Apr 2026 (Mondays, 5:30 - 10:30 pm UK time)
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15 Feb - 17 May 2026 (Sundays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm UK time)
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18 Mar - 17 Jun 2026 (Wednesdays, 5:30 - 10:30 pm UK time)
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18 Apr - 18 Jul 2026 (Saturdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm UK time)
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19 May - 18 Aug 2026 (Tuesdays, 5:30 - 10:30 pm UK time)
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14 Jun - 13 Sep 2026 (Sundays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm UK time)
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15 Jul - 14 Oct 2026 (Wednesdays, 5:30 - 10:30 pm UK time)
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22 Aug - 21 Nov 2026 (Saturdays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm UK time)
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15 Sep - 15 Dec 2026 (Tuesdays, 5:30 - 10:30 pm UK time)
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4 Oct - 20 Dec 2026 (Sundays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm UK time)
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11 Nov 2026 - 24 Feb 2027 (Wednesdays, 5:30 - 10:30 pm UK time)
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12 Dec 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 (Saturdays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm UK time)
*The early bird price applies to candidates who pay in full 21 days before the course begins
Both our full-time and part-time Online CELTA courses are 100% equivalent to face-to-face CELTA courses and lead to the same official Cambridge CELTA certificate. Online courses are suitable for those who wish to teach online, or for those who are unable to come in to study at one of our face-to-face venues, but who are comfortable working online. They are the ideal preparation for a career in teaching English online, a rapidly growing part of our profession.
Is online CELTA right 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 from the comfort of home. An online 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 online CELTA was seamless from start to finish. Tutors were fantastic, the environment inclusive and creative. I’ve gained skills, confidence, and friends for life.”
Lucy
Online CELTA, 2025
“The 12-week online CELTA was well organised with clear resources and tutor support across time zones. I learned so much and secured teaching work immediately after.”
Jan
Online CELTA, 2024
“The full-time online CELTA was an amazing experience. Well-structured, insightful sessions and supportive tutors gave me tools and confidence for teaching. I’d recommend DC to anyone developing their career.”
Valentina
Online CELTA, 2025
“Absolutely loved my full-time online CELTA! Everything was organised and stress-free, tutors were inspiring, and I finished confident in my skills. The best decision I could have made — highly recommended.”
Petr
Online CELTA 2024
What Does a Full-Time Online CELTA Look Like Day to Day?
9:00 am - 11:00 am - Teaching Practice
11:15 am - 12:00 noon - Feedback on Teaching Practice
12:00 noon - 12:45 pm - Assisted Lesson Planning (planning for the following day's teaching)
2:00 pm - 3:20 pm - Input session 1 (learning about teaching theories and techniques)
3:40 pm - 5:00 pm - Input session 2 (learning about teaching theories and techniques)
Coursework - background reading, assignment writing, lesson planning - in your own time
How the Part-Time Online CELTA Works: Weekly Schedule
In your own time:
3 units of guided e-learning on the Cambridge Moodle platform (2-3 hours per unit)
Coursework - background reading, assignment writing, lesson planning
Live on Zoom: (NOTE - the example here is for Monday evenings, but we also offer the course on Wednesday evenings or on Saturday or Sunday mornings - our online part-time courses have ONE day of Zoom meetings per week)
Monday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Teaching Practice
Monday 8:45 pm - 9:30 pm Feedback on Teaching Practice
Monday 9:45 pm - 10:30 pm Assisted Lesson Planning (planning for the following week's teaching)
Teaching Practice on the Online CELTA
Just like the face-to-face course, the Online CELTA includes live teaching practice on Zoom with real students. You’ll plan and deliver lessons, receive feedback from Cambridge-approved tutors, and observe other lessons too. Teaching practice is at the heart of CELTA, and it’s every bit as rigorous online as it is in the classroom.