Essential Info

• Quality guarantee
• Part-time/Online courses
• Accommodation options
• Where can I teach?
• Can I teach kids?
• Can I work in the US?
• Talking to a trainer
• Must I know grammar?
• When should I apply?

• What quality controls are implemented by Cambridge University?

  Cambridge University is extremely proud of its reputation as a world-class academic institution, which is evident in Cambridge's thorough evaluation of each CELTA to ensure the quality of every course.

  You are assured of the quality of your CELTA course and the training you will receive, which is one of the reasons why the CELTA certificate is held in such high regard around the world.

  Learn More
• Can I take the course part time or online?

  Yes. At Teaching House, we offer a part-time CELTA course. The course runs over 10 weeks - two evenings a week and Saturdays face-to-face. We're also offering CELTA Online (blended) formats as well, you can learn about these here

  Not all of our centers offer the part-time and CELTA Online courses. See the course dates page for the next part-time start date and locations, or contact us to enquire about upcoming courses.

  Learn More
• Does Teaching House provide accommodation if needed?

  Yes. Teaching House can help you find accommodation at an additional cost for any trainee who needs a place to stay during the course. To cater to different needs, we try to find a range of accommodation options near each of our centers.

  Check out the options on the accommodation page for your chosen course locations.

  Learn More
• Where do most of TH graduates go to teach?

  Most of our graduates go on to teach in Asia, South America, Eastern Europe or right here in the United States. You will find TH graduates in virtually every corner of the world.

  For more information about your options for places to teach and live around the world, follow our graduates and their adventures on our blog, or browse the advice and TESOL jobs available in our TESOL Job Center.

  Learn More
• The ‘A’ in CELTA stands for ‘adults.' Does that prevent me from teaching children?

  Yes, the “A” stands for adults, but when you finish the course you’ll be able to teach English to children, too, as many of the skills and techniques you learn on the course are transferable.

  There is such a strong market abroad for younger learner classes that most teachers will teach them at some point, and many of our graduates go on to specialize in working with younger learners.

  Learn More
• Can I work in the United States with my CELTA?

  Yes. The CELTA is the most highly regarded TESOL Certification for working in a private language school in the US and many schools will not consider recruiting teachers who haven’t completed their CELTA. Outside of language schools, our graduates find work in the US with organizations working with immigrants, community centers and in universities. Whether you're looking for work in the US or abroad, you will often see CELTA listed as the preferred or only accepted qualification on job advertisements.

  Learn More
• Can I talk to a trainer before I start the course?

  Absolutely. A time will be arranged for you to talk to one of our CELTA trainers during the application process. During this time you will be able to ask any questions you have about the CELTA course, our centers or about teaching English around the world.

  You'll get great insights from our trainers as they have taught all over the world!

  Learn More
• How important is it to know English grammar?

  If you’re teaching a grammar lesson and a student asks you why one tense is right and another is wrong, you need to be able to explain it in a way that the student understands.

  This does not mean that you need to be a grammar wiz before you begin the course. We will teach you how to analyze grammar and how to present it in a way that a student can understand and learn from it.

  Learn More
• How early do I need to apply for a course?

  Our courses are in high demand and we recommend getting the application process started as soon as possible. We are able to accept applications up to one year before your chosen course dates, so if you’re interested in doing the course, it is worth applying for the course today.

  As a general, courses are full about six weeks before the start date, though occasionally we have a place available the week before a course starts, so it's always worth checking.

  Learn More