Full-Time CELTA
A CELTA course is designed to be a springboard for those wishing to start their career teaching English in the UK or abroad.
Why take a Full Time CELTA course?
On completion of this fantastic course, students will have:
120 hours of course input & four written assignments
Six hours' assessed teaching practice per candidate supervised by your course tutor
Six hours of observations of experienced teachers, including at least three hours of live classroom observation
Get £200 off
Our Early Bird Discount of £200 is available where course fees are paid in full at least 45 days before the start of the course.
Begin your TEFL career with a CELTA course
The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) course, which is accredited by Cambridge English, is also suitable for those who have some teaching experience and who wish to gain a globally recognised TEFL qualification.
Register for your CELTA Course today – your new career is waiting for you!
About this course
We have trained thousands of teachers, and our graduates have been employed in over 50 countries worldwide. You can be next!
Available inManchester, York
Manchester course dates3 February - 28 February 2025
28 April - 23 May 2025
9 June - 4 July 2025
28 July - 22 August 2025
17 November - 12 December 2025
York course dates2 June - 27 June 2025
8 September - 3 October 2025
Course duration4 weeks
Entry requirementsProficient (C1/C2), 18 years old and over, A levels or equivalent, Successful completion of an interview and a language awareness test
Course times9.00am - 5.00pm (UK Time)
Input120 hours - all face-to-face
Practical teaching hours6
IncludesTuition, teaching support, teaching practice, Cambridge assessment fee and course materials
Price£1,560
(£1,360 with our Early Bird Discount if course fees are paid in full at least 45 days before the start of the course)
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Register your interest now and one of our Course Advisors will be in touch to send you further details on our CELTA courses and the application process.
CELTA FAQs
How do I get the Early Bird Discount of £200?
Our Early Bird Discount of £200 is available where course fees are paid in full at least 45 days before the start of the course. Applies to all CELTA Teacher Training courses starting anytime in 2025. This offer is subject to availability and can be withdrawn at any time. Cannot be combined with other offers.
How can I study?
You can choose the most appropriate method of study for you. If you plan to study while working, you may find one of our part-time options more accessible. For those of you who want to jump straight into teaching, a full-time course might be what you’re looking for.
Our hybrid full-time and part-time options mean that you can gain skills with both online and face-to-face teaching. This will mean that you are able to apply for a range of teaching roles: in the UK, overseas or online.
When can I study?
We have courses starting throughout the year. This allows you to plan your schedule and have the time to study.
What if I have no teaching experience?
Don’t worry if you’ve never taught before – our skilled teacher trainers will guide you through the process and you will be able to have hands on teaching practice.
With our specialist teacher trainers located in our Manchester and York colleges for those studying in person, you are guaranteed to have access to expert experience and make immediate progress.
If you choose to study online, your teacher trainers will help guide you through this method of teaching and lessons will include support for when you work with students online. It is really important to build a sense of empathy and and rapport when working online. Patience is also a huge advantage!
What networking options are there?
People who choose to study on a CELTA course come from a huge variety of backgrounds. This means lots of opportunities for collaboration, as well as starting to create a support network of fellow teachers. This is something that will be useful for the rest of your teaching career!
I feel very pleased and happy with the whole experience and its outcome, I’m now a CELTA qualified English teacher and I feel like I’ve got a new purpose in life. I’d like to keep learning to be a better teacher and build my teaching experience based on what I’ve learned so far. This course has a great value on teaching job market and literally can open doors to a different reality for those who want to build a career in English teaching world.