No. You do not need a degree to apply or be successful on a CELTA course. You only need qualifications for entering Higher Education.
Note: if you do not have a degree, this can impact your ability to get teaching jobs depending on the requirements of the institution you plan to work for.
Absolutely! You will need to demonstrate in your written application and pre-course interview that your level is equal or higher than C1 according to the CEFR. This is so you can comfortably teach a range of different levels in the classroom and complete the written assignments on the course.
Supporting documentation (e.g. IELTs, CAE, CPE, Duolingo proficiency test results or copies of degrees imparted through English) will be required.
Cambridge Assessment English and ILSC follow open and equal opportunity practices, irrespective of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, creed, colour, race, ethnic origin, age or disability.
To be considered for the CELTA course, applicants must be able to say ‘yes’ to the following:
The application process for all our courses is the same:
These prices apply to courses in 2025.
Online courses: $2,400 CAD (tax included). (This is approximately 1769 USD, 1596 EUR, 1347 GBP)
In-person courses: $2,700 CAD (tax included). (This is approximately 1991 USD, 1795 EUR, 1516 GBP)
The cost includes the Cambridge registration fee and course tuition fees.
You will not be required to purchase any extra materials or books to succesfully complete this course (all materials are provided by ILSC).
You will be sent an e-link to complete your payment via credit card. Alternative payment methods are possible on a case-by-case basis.
Ideally, three-to-four months before the course start date. This allows you to have time to prepare for the course (there is a pre-course task). We will only accept late registrations if we have reached the minimum quota to run the course.
The official course enrollment deadline is 28 days before the course starts. If we do not reach the minimum quota of trainees by this date, the course is cancelled. Any trainees who have already paid will immediately be notified in order to switch to a different course or be reimbursed in full.
Only provided we have reached the minimum quota of students to run the course and there is space left on the course. The minimum quota must be reached one month prior to the course. If we do not reach this the course is cancelled to give paying trainees ample time to switch to another course or receive a full reimbursement.
You’ll be amazed at how much you will learn on this short course!
Essentially, the aim of the course is to help candidates:
To assess your ability in these areas there are two components: Planning & Teaching, and 4 written assignments. These components are integrated to complement your practical skills with your theoretical understanding.
The course is assessed internally by your tutors, then externally moderated by a Cambridge-approved Assessor.
The syllabus consists of five specific topic areas:
– Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
– Language analysis and awareness
– Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
– Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
– Developing teaching skills and professionalism.
These are not taught as separate blocks but are woven holistically throughout the course.
CELTA is awarded to candidates who have completed the course and who have met the assessment criteria for all written assignments, lesson planning, and teaching.
The overall assessment aims for each topic are that candidates should be able to:
Yes! This is a key component of the CELTA. You will:
– teach real students for 6 hours of assessed teaching at two levels;
– teach a total of 8 lessons (45 mins per lesson);
– submit a formal lesson plan prior to each lesson;
– receive detailed written and verbal feedback provided after each lesson.
Yes, four in total. Each are 750-1000 words long and semi-academic in nature.
– Each assignment graded on pass/fail basis
– You are given one opportunity to resubmit each assignment, if necessary.
The assignments are:
· Assignment 1: skills assignment
· Assignment 2: language-rekated task
· Assignment 3: focus on the learner
· Assignment 4: reflections from the classroom
Yes, it is identical. The only difference is that, online, you teach through Zoom; on campus, you teach in a classroom. All submissions (i.e. lesson plans, assignments) are submitted electronically, irrespective of the course format.
Yes! CELTA is the most widely recognised English Language Teaching (ELT) certificate in the world. Having this qualification will open the doors to ELT for you anywhere in the world.
If you have an undergraduate degree in any subject, this will also boost your chances of landing a job (this is a requirement for some positions in certain countries).
The ELT profession is one that offers many opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether you travel abroad or teach in your home country, you will meet people of many different cultures and make a real difference in their lives.
Teaching English is often a flexible profession. It can offer opportunities part-time, full-time, supplement an existing job, can be done online or in a physical classroom.
Teaching can also lead to a variety of other jobs in the ELT field such as Academic Director, curriculum design, administration services, Examiner (such as IELTS), materials writer, and much more!
ELT is a big field and can lead you to more specific areas of teaching. Some examples include: Teaching Young Learners, Academic Preparation, Exam Preparation, Business English, English for Specific Purposes, One on One tutoring, and may more!
Note that CELTA focuses on building general teaching skills that can be applied to any of these contexts.
CELTA is internationally recognised and you can work almost anywhere!
Canada: you can find work in colleges, universities, and other private language institutions. Note that to work in the public sector you may need extra teaching qualifications which vary from province to province.
International: Your opportunities are endless around the world with CELTA.
During the final days of the course (online or in-person) we will share our recommendations for how and where to apply for teaching positions in Canada and around the world. We will give you a list of up-to-date offerings for online and in classroom positions. Once you have graduated, we will also invite you to our closed CELTA alumni group on LinkedIn where you can connect with other CELTA grads to find jobs and professional development opportunities. We also provided written references to help you land that job.
The CELTA is an introductory course for candidates who have little or no previous English language teaching experience. It may also be suitable for candidates with some experience but little previous training.
The course enables candidates to:
– acquire essential subject knowledge and familiarity with the principles of effective teaching;
– acquire a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners;
– demonstrate their ability to apply their learning in a real teaching context.
Candidates who complete the course successfully can begin working in a variety of ESOL teaching contexts around the world.
There are many reasons to take CELTA with ILSC, including:
A quick Google of experiences on the course and you will learn that CELTA is intense, rigorous, but hugely rewarding, regardless of the mode or length of the course.
Whether you take the course online or in-person, you must aim for 100% attendance. This is because the content and assessment is integrated and formative. You are assessed by tutors on a regular basis in order to show that you can reflect on your teaching and implement the strategies and techniques you learn on the course.
So, although the fail rate is low, due to the application procedure and tutor support, be aware that missing classes and doing only the bare minimum will hinder your progress hugely.
Despite this, the courses are hugely practical and prepare you to work in the classroom immediately once the course has ended after the course.
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The CELTA department does not help with accommodation. However, ILSC does offer accommodation options for students. You can reach out directly to the accommodations team for support. Head to ILSC’s official website for information (https://www.ilsc.com/)
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The CELTA at ILSC is officially approved by Cambridge ESOL as a training centre for online, intensive, and part-time courses. The CELTA is also recognized by both Languages Canada and TESL Canada.
