Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

What is the CELTA?

The Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) is an internationally recognised teaching certificate awarded by Cambridge ESOL. Successful completion of the CELTA program at Kaplan International Colleges will allow you to enter the English language teaching profession with a good basis from which to develop as a teacher of English. This highly practical course is suitable for candidates with little or no English language teaching experience and no formal training. Apply here to take the CELTA today! 

• It creates better teachers
• Provides more job opportunities
• It guarantees quality as all trainers approved and trained by CMB
• It's recognised internationally by quality schools and colleges
• Recognised by the Irish Department of Education and Science

• Externally validated by the University of Cambridge

Why should I take the CELTA?

• You want the best training for your teaching career
• You are open minded, interested in experiencing new cultures and meeting new people
• You wish to travel worldwide by using the "Teaching Passport"
• You want a qualification which gives you an advantage to finding a job in Ireland
• You are ready for an exciting new challenge  

Length: 4 week full-time course (plus 60 hours pre-course preparation). 12 week part-time courses are available in Cairns.

Recommended ages: 18 +

English Entry Requirements: Awareness of language and a competence in English, both written and spoken. For non native speakers, a proficiency plus level or IELTS 8.0+ would be required for entry to this course. Their English will be assessed at the acceptance interview and in the pre-interview tasks.  The acceptance is always at the discretion of the Centre. 

Academic Entry Requirements: Degree preferred but not essential, awareness of language systems and a competence in English, both written and spoken. Candidates must have a level of education which would allow them to enter University (UE or NCEA Level 2 in NZ) although a degree is preferred.

Application: Once students have applied, have taken the interview and been accepted onto the CELTA program, they are required to complete a task of 20 assignments by the commencement date of the course. Download the more CELTA information and an application form here:

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Hours of tuition per week: Min. 120 hours, includes tuition, teaching practice, guided feedback, tutorials and planning.

Classes held on Tues/Thurs from 5.30 – 8pm & Saturdays 9 am – 2.30pm 

The course focuses on the following key aspects:

• Language Analysis and Awareness

• The Learner, the Teacher and the Teaching/Learning Context

• Language Skills: Reading, listening, speaking and writing

• Planning and Resources

• Developing teaching skills and professionalism

• Teaching practice

• Classroom observation

For more information about the CELTA program, download the CELTA information sheet:

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For more information about Cambridge exams and the CELTA course visit http://www.cambridgeesol.org/teaching/celta.htm.

For more information about the course at Kaplan International Colleges, email the Teacher Training Department: ttrainingnz@kaplan.com

Assessment of all components of the course (teaching practice, four written assignments and professional development) is on a continuous basis and there is no final examination. The course is internally assessed and externally moderated by an assessor who is approved by Cambridge ESOL and the final certificate is issued by Cambridge ESOL.

CELTA is accepted throughout the world by organisations which employ English Language teachers. The Cambridge CELTA has been accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) at level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework. Cambridge ESOL also works with international ELT organisations to ensure the acceptance of CELTA globally.