CELTA - Training to Teach English IRELAND, UK
Face-to-Face and Online CELTA courses
Whether you prefer to study face-to-face or online, full-time or part-time, our CELTA course will help you to prepare for your first steps in English language teaching!
The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the most widely recognised and respected initial teacher training course internationally.
For many schools, the certificate is a prerequisite to teaching English in the UK, Ireland and abroad. You will learn teaching techniques and gain teaching experience with genuine language learners.
Who is CELTA for?
- Both English speakers and non-native English speakers with no teaching experience who are keen on travelling and teaching English.
- Those with some teaching experience who want to upgrade their knowledge and certification.
Key elements of the CELTA course
Similar to all CELTA training courses around the world, there are six hours of Teaching Practice at two levels of English. As part of your training, you will undertake four written assignments and six hours of observation of trained and experienced teachers.
CELTA course requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- University degree or have a standard of education equivalent to being able to enter university.
- Non-native speakers need to have a high C1 / C2 level.
- Have good internet access and have confident computer skills for online courses.
Why CELTA?
Successful candidates will be able to:
- Plan clearly staged lessons which lead to the achievement of teaching objectives.
- Effectively implement these lesson plans by teaching classes appropriate to the level and language needs of learners.
- Analyse language for the purposes of teaching and understanding basic EFL terminology.
Why do the CELTA with CES?
CES is a multi-award-winning English language school with over 40 years’ experience. We have language schools in Ireland, the UK and Canada and we are a market leader in teacher training of overseas teachers as well as a leading IELTS exam centre. Since 2004, we have successfully taught 3,000 candidates at our Dublin Edinburgh, and Leeds schools.
Our courses have been designed and are delivered by a team of highly qualified and experienced trainers who give guidance, support and feedback to all participants.
Candidates have access to our own CES online platform with invaluable extra resources. CES also liaises with certain schools abroad (e.g. China, Japan, Indonesia, etc.) for work opportunities post course.
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How much is the course?
2023 Online (part time and full time)
Dublin - €1,530
UK - £1,300
Face to Face courses:
2023
Dublin - €1,950
Leeds - £1,535
Edinburgh - £1,495
Full-time online CELTA course (5 weeks)
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
This is a fully accredited 5-week fast-track online course which prepares candidates to teach in both a regular classroom as well as online. No previous experience is needed in using the Zoom platform as training is given as part of the course.
Sessions are delivered by our tutors in an interactive and practical manner through Zoom. These sessions are designed to help candidates acquire and put into practice the knowledge and techniques which are needed when teaching in a regular classroom environment as well as in an online classroom. Preparation time is timetabled every day and our tutors will give you guidance on how to prepare for and plan lessons. Teaching Practice takes place through Zoom with these lessons occurring in the morning or afternoon.
| 2023 Celta – 5-week Full time – Online |
| Date |
Location |
Availability |
27th February – 31st March
|
Online |
Waiting list in place currently.
|
| 5th June – 7th July |
Online |
Waiting list in place currently |
| 13th November – 15th December |
Online |
Available |
Part-time online CELTA (10 weeks)
Our 10-week CELTA course is fully online using the official Cambridge Moodle platform and Zoom. Trainees complete work using the Moodle platform for course material. Teaching practice is carried out either at the weekends in the morning or evenings during the week depending on the centre. Teaching Practice is 45 mins in length and is done through Zoom 8 times. You will need to attend twice a week, once to observe lessons and once to teach lessons. The total online time for the course is 10 hours per week with approximately 10 – 15 hours of independent week to complete during the week. The course demands approximately 20 - 25 hours of your time per week.
The application process has 3 parts:
- Complete the application form and send it to [email protected].com
- You will then be asked to complete a language awareness task
- Pending the success of the language awareness task, you will be asked to attend an online interview (45mins – 1hour). Here you will be asked to show basic understanding of Zoom features (chat box, screen share, break out rooms). You will be given a 10 minute timed writing task also.
By the end of the course you will have completed the following:
- Completed 8 45 mins lessons with genuine language learners
- Completed 4 assignments (750-1000 words each)
- Observed 6 hours of experienced teachers
- Completed 120 contact hours
In 2023, we also offer a 24-week part time course. This is also a fully online course and will have Teaching Practice taking place every second week on a Wednesday.
| 2023 Celta - Part time Celta - Online |
| Date |
Location |
Type |
Availability
|
| 9th January – 24th March |
Online |
online – TPs on weekend / mid-week |
COMPLETED
|
| 11th February – 29th April |
Online |
online – TPs midweek (evenings) |
COMPLETED |
| 3rd April – 16th June |
Online |
online – TPs on weekend / mid-week |
Full: Waiting List in Operation |
| 26th June – 15th September |
Online |
online – TPs on weekend / mid-week |
Full - Waiting list in operation. |
| 16th September – 2nd December |
Online |
online – TPs midweek (evenings) |
Available |
| 2nd October – 15th December |
Online |
online – TPs on weekend / mid-week |
Available |
| 2023 Celta - 24-week Part Time Celta - Online |
| Date |
Location |
Type |
Availability |
| 26th April – 18th October |
Online |
online – TPs midweek |
FULL - Waiting list in operation.
|
Full-time face-to-face CELTA course (4 weeks)
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
This is the fastest way to gain your fully accredited CELTA qualification with CES. Choose to complete a 4-week face-to-face course on location in one of our three CELTA centres (Dublin, Edinburgh and Leeds).
Sessions are delivered each day by our experienced tutors focusing on teaching skills and theory before candidates have an opportunity to apply this in teaching practice. While this course is delivered in a face-to-face format, adaptations and considerations needed for online teaching are covered during input sessions.
Teaching Practice is held daily with each day ending with feedback with your tutor.
As with all CELTA course formats, candidates must complete 6 hours of Teaching Practice, 6 hours of observations and 4 written assignments. 100% attendance is expected for input sessions and Teaching Practice.
| 2023-Celta - Face-to-Face |
| Date |
Location |
Type |
COMPLETED |
| 9th January – 3rd February |
Dublin |
Face to Face |
COMPLETED |
| 16th January – 10th February |
Edinburgh |
Face to Face |
COMPLETED |
| 6th March – 31st March |
Leeds |
Face to Face |
COMPLETED |
| 24th April – 19th May |
Dublin |
Face to Face |
COMPLTED |
| 2nd May – 31st May |
Leeds
|
Face to Face |
Available |
5th June – 30th June
|
Edinburgh |
Face to Face |
Available |
| 31st July – 25th August |
Edinburgh |
Face to Face |
Available
|
| 7th August – 4th September |
Leeds |
Face to Face
|
Available |
| 4th September – 30th September |
Dublin
|
Face to Face |
Available |
| 2nd October – 27th October |
Edinburgh
|
Face to Face |
Available |
| 9th October – 3rd November |
Dublin |
Face to Face |
Available |
| 6th November – 01st December |
Leeds |
Face to Face |
Available |
| 13th November – 8th December |
Edinburgh |
Face to Face |
Available |
For further information about the application process for CELTA courses, please contact: [email protected] or visit our CELTA FAQs page for more help.
Applying for your CELTA course with CES
Step 1: Download and complete an application form and send it to the centre where you want to do your course.
Step 2: If you meet the requirements, you will be invited to an interview and complete a language awareness task
Step 3: You will take part in an interview where we will help you with all aspects of the course
Step 4: Upon successfully passing the interview, make payment and complete an unassessed pre-course task
Step 5: Start the course. Once successfully completed and graduated, you can begin looking for work.
For further information and application process for Online CELTA courses, please contact: [email protected] or visit our CELTA FAQs page for more help.
Questions? Contact us now!
For further information and questions about the CELTA courses, please contact: [email protected] or visit our CELTA FAQs page for more help.