TEFL Course
Stratford-upon-avon
Teaching House Stratford-upon-Avon - TEFL Course Introduction
Teaching House Stratford-upon-Avon: Offering the premier CELTA Certification in the Midlands.
“...on these plains of Stratford... between the willowy banks of Avon”
– John Ruskin
Teaching House Stratford upon Avon is ideally situated in the heart of the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, famous for being the birthplace of Shakespeare and one of the top tourist destinations in the UK. The college enjoys a picturesque riverside location and provides English language courses for students who come from all over the world. Our English language courses are accredited by the British Council and the College is also a member of English UK.
Facilities include:
- A study centre for private study
- Wi-Fi internet access
- All trainees have access to computer, printing and photocopy facilities
- Course fees include lifetime membership of the Oxford House Club
In addition, internationally renowned speakers from the ELT world come to our London College bi-monthly to give participative and practical sessions on a wide variety of ELT-related topics. Previous speakers have included Michael Swan, Mike McCarthy, Jeremy Harmer and Susan Kay.
Upcoming Course Dates - CELTA Online
Online Course Times
In order to best serve our community we have scheduled our online classes across three major time zones to serve:
- The East Coast USA/Canada: Eastern Standard Time/Eastern Daylight Time
- The West Coast USA/Canada: Pacific Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Time
- The United Kingdom and Europe: GMT/British Summer Time
Online
Most of our online Celta course dates run simultaneously in The East Coast USA, West Coast USA and UK time zones. Simply indicate your time zone of preference in the application form and you will be enrolled in the cohort of your desired time zone.
Up-coming CELTA Course Dates:
Full Time CELTA Courses (Monday - Friday | 8.45am - 4.45pm West Coast USA / 10.00am-6.00pm East Coast USA / 10.30am - 6.30pm UK*)
- July 14th - August 8th, 2025 (last few spots available)
- August 18th - September 12th, 2025
- September 15th - October 10th, 2025
- October 20th - November 14th, 2025
- November 17th - December 12th (UK) / December 16th (USA), 2025 (later end date in USA due to Thanksgiving holiday)
- January 12th - February 6th, 2026
- February 9th - March 6th, 2026
- March 23rd - April 17th, 2026
- April 20th - May 15th, 2026
- May 18th - June 12th, 2026
- June 5th - August 13th 2026
- June 15th - July 10th, 2026
- July 13th - August 7th, 2026
- August 17th - September 11th, 2026
- September 14th - October 9th, 2026
- October 19th - November 13th, 2026
- November 16th - December 15th, 2026
Part Time CELTA Courses (Two evenings per week (5.30-9.30pm) plus every other Friday 5.30-8.30pm*)
- July 18th - September 25th, 2025 (FULL for the East Coast USA time zone. Last few spaces for West Coast USA and UK time zones)
- October 3rd - December 10th (UK) / December 16th (USA), 2025 (later end date in USA due to Thanksgiving holiday)
- January 9th - March 19th, 2026
- March 20th - June 1st, 2026
- June 5th - August 13th 2026
- July 17th - September 24th, 2026
- October 2nd - December 9th (UK) / December 15th (USA), 2026 (later end date in USA due to Thanksgiving holiday)
Part Time Saturday Schedule CELTA Courses (Saturdays 9.00am - 4.00pm*) - East Coast USA and UK time zones only
- September 6th - December 13th, 2025 (Saturday Schedule)
- January 24th - May 2nd, 2026 (Saturday Schedule)
- May 16th - August 22nd, 2026 (Saturday Schedule)
- September 5th - December 12th, 2026 (Saturday Schedule)
*Please note that the schedules listed are the live class times only. An additional 80-100 hours (approx.) per course will be required for lesson planning, assignments and record keeping. For part-time courses, theory and methodology content is also delivered asynchronously (approximately 45 additional hours per course).
Sample Course Schedule
Teaching House Stratford-upon-Avon CELTA courses are offered in two modes, full-time and part-time.
The full-time CELTA course lasts 4 weeks, with an assessment in the fourth week. The courses usually run from 10:15 to 18:30, Monday to Friday. In the busy summer months we operate 12:00-20:00.
Part-time CELTA courses take place over 13 weeks, with an assessment towards the end of the course. The courses usually run from 18.30 – 21.30 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, along with six sessions at 10.30-16.00 on alternate Saturdays.
What are the accomodation options?
For trainees not based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Teaching House Stratford-upon-Avon works with local providers to offer a range of accommodation options. All prices are per week. There is also £65.00 accommodation placement fee.
Homestay:
In our carefully selected homestay accommodation will feel at home and be able to get on with your course work in friendly surroundings. You will have your own room, and half-board meals are provided. All accommodation is local to the school and there is no need to pay extra for additional travel cards.
