Course overview
The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) course is ideal if you have no experience teaching English as a foreign language or if you are an experienced teacher looking to gain a recognised qualification with a teaching element. Please note: Applications will close on Monday 7 April.
Course description
The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) course provides you with the skills and knowledge to plan and deliver effective English language lessons as a teacher of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and continue your professional development after the course.
This is a very intensive course with a strong emphasis on practical teaching skills, through observation and practice with language students, as well as input and written assignments.
Modules covered:
- 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
Certification obtained upon successful completion of the course: The Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA).
The Application Process
Applying for CELTA is a two-part process:
- Pre-Interview Written Task - You’ll need to complete a written task, which helps us assess your language awareness and suitability for the course. You can access the task here.
- Interview - If you successfully complete the written task, we’ll invite you for an interview. This can be done online if needed. The interview process will involve language skills evaluation.
Please note: Applications will close on Tuesday 22 April.
Paying your fees
If you’re successful at the interview stage, we’ll ask you to pay your course fees to confirm your place.
When to Pay
Full payment is required before the course start date.
Instalment plans may be available, but this depends on when you apply - early applicants may have more flexibility.
Entry requirements
- The application is a two-part process, composed of a pre-interview written task and an interview, which can be online if required
- No previous teaching experience is required
- Candidates must have a level of education that would allow them to enter university (e.g. Four SQA Highers at Grade C or above.
While it is not necessary to be a native speaker to take the CELTA course, you will need a very high standard of English language skills, equivalent to one of the following:
- a minimum of IELTS 7.5 in all skills
- Cambridge Assessment English C1 (Grade A or B) or C2+
- CEFR high C1 or above.
Course options
Course Type: Short course
Details
Venue details
Anniesland Campus
19 Hatfield Drive
Glasgow