Cambridge CELTA London, United Kingdom

Cambridge CELTA Part-Time

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Course Details

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Customer Feedback

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The school is the most wonderful place - a truly beautiful building with a constant buzz about it. It really made it a pleasure to turn up there every day. The trainers were consistently professional, supportive, encouraging and approachable as people, as were the majority of other teaching staff at the school, who were usually more than willing to help out the lost CELTA!

The course has been invaluable as a "rough guide to teaching". The vast majority of input sessions were useful in a practical sense, while being enjoyable at the same time. I feel all aspects of teaching have been touched upon, and it really seems that the more you put in to the course, the more you can get out of it. Furthermore, the course encourages you to go on and start teaching "in the real world"... making you proud of what you've achieved in the four weeks.

Clare Williams

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Course Description

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Course Details
This part-time course runs over three months. Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-9pm and 5 Saturdays from 9am-4pm. You will need to attend two half day lesson observation sessions, usually in the mornings.

The exact start and finish dates for the course are as follows

11 February - 25 May 2006 (course finishes on a Thursday. There is a one week break from 17 - 21 April)
09 September - 14 December 2006

The Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) is recognised by the British Council as an initial qualification in English Language Training. The school is a recognised centre to prepare trainees for this qualification.

The CELTA is an introductory course for candidates with little or no experience of English Language Teaching. The part-time course provides initial teacher training in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) over a period of just over 14 weeks.

The course covers the basic principles of teaching and learning a foreign language including: classroom management, language analysis, adapting materials, teaching techniques, presenting new language, lesson planning.


You have teaching practice sessions with classes of volunteer students at a minimum of two levels. Initially, these lessons are quite short and you receive considerable guidance from your tutors. As the course progresses these lessons become longer and you are expected to make more decisions about what and how to teach. By the end of the course, although you will still require some support, you will be ready to teach in most English Language Teaching situations throughout the world.


Assessment is continuous and all aspects of your coursework are taken into consideration: attendance, assignments, teaching, participation, attitude and potential as a teacher. You are clearly informed of your progress in tutorials and receive written feedback on your lessons and coursework. Grades and certificates are awarded to successful candidates by UCLES, the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.

Note: Applicants aged 18/19 may be considered by special arrangements.

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Accommodation Options

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Options for Trainees

Homestay accommodation
Stay with a host family in the proximity of the school during your course. Staying on self-catering basis will give you the freedom to schedule your own time in the evening. Staying on half-board basis means you won’t have to worry about your evening meals so that you can dedicate all your time planning lessons for the next day!

Single room on self-catering £107 per week
Single room on breakfast £109 per week
Single room on half-board £147 per week.

A standard booking fee will be added to the above prices. Please note that the accommodation starts on Sunday prior to course commencement until Saturday after you finish your course. Extra nights can be booked subject to availability at £23 per night.

Student Residence
Different standard student residences are available ranging from £166 per week to £209 per week. Summer residence (only available in the summer months) available at £230 per week. Extra nights can be arranged at £33 per week

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School Details - Charing Cross

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The school is located a couple of minutes from the Strand and the Thames, round the corner from Embankment and Charing Cross Station. two minutes walk from Trafalgar square. Situated in a quiet road, it's nevertheless close to shops and cafes for that all important energy intake. The school has been completely modernised and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. It has a multimedia computer centre, a modern language laboratory, a study centre and a student café. The 22 classrooms are bright, airy and welcoming. Teacher training is headed by Clare Hewitt. and the whole team is accesible, supportive, communicative and welcoming.

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How to Apply

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Prices and Dates

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