Short course
CELTA
This Cambridge University English Assessment accredited course gives you the skills to teach English anywhere in the world.
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This Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) course will help you start your teaching career in the UK or around the world. The certificate is awarded by Cambridge Assessment English, which is part of Cambridge University. It is the gold standard qualification that 4 out of 5 employers ask for when hiring to English teaching roles. You will gain experience, expertise and recognition beyond what you would receive on other similar courses.
75% of English language teaching jobs require a CELTA qualification. (Cambridge Assessment English, 2018)
- Duration – 5 weeks full time, 13 weeks part time
- School – School of Education, Language and Psychology
Tuition Fees
UK 2022-23 £1,375
International 2022-23 £1,375
Course overview
We will give you the training and experience you need to confidently teach English to speakers of other languages. This includes guided teaching practice with adult learners of English either in person, or online via Zoom. You do not need any teaching experience to study with us, but if you have taught before, you can still learn a great deal and develop many new skills on this course. We will give you the techniques and confidence you need to begin teaching. As soon as you complete the course, you will be prepared to apply for jobs around the world. Whatever your ambitions and motivations for taking the CELTA course, we can help you become the best teacher you can be.
Why study CELTA with York St John University?
- We have an excellent track record of guiding our students to success on both our online and face to face courses.
- Studying at a university means that you will be part of a thriving academic community and have access high quality resources and facilities.
- Small group sizes mean you receive more personalised supervision and guidance from the tutors.
- If you choose one of our blended or face to face options, you will have the opportunity to study on a beautiful campus in a city full of history and culture.
Course dates
Full time online
You can participate in this full time online course wherever you are in the world. Teaching practice and learning are at fixed times during the day. Both of these are delivered through Zoom.
Duration: 5 weeks
Contact time: Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 6.00pm
Start dates:
- Monday 8 August to Friday 9 September 2022 - Full
- Monday 9 January to Friday 10 February 2023
- Monday 14 August to Friday 15 September 2023
Full time face to face
This full time study option lets you complete the course in a month. Teaching will take place in person on our York Campus. It's perfect if you have no other commitments and want to get your qualification quickly and locally.
Duration: 4 weeks
Contact time: Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 6.00pm
Start dates:
- Monday 4 July to Friday 29 July 2022 - Full
- Wednesday 10 May to Friday 9 June 2023
- Monday 26 June to Wednesday 26 July 2023
- Monday 2 October to Wednesday 1 November 2023
Part time blended learning
This part time study option is a mix of online and face to face learning at our York Campus. This lets you study flexibly and fit the course around work or other life commitments.
Duration: 13 weeks
Contact time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5.30pm to 9.00pm
Start dates:
- Tuesday 19 September to Friday 16 December 2022 - Full
Full time blended learning
This full time study option is a mix of online and face to face learning at our York Campus.
Duration: 5 weeks
Contact time: Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 6.00pm
Start dates:
- Monday 27 February to Friday 31 March 2023
Course structure
How you will study
This course consists of 5 learning units.
Each unit explores a different aspect of teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Within each unit you will study different subjects in detail.
You can then apply your learning to your guided and assessed teaching sessions.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and Learning
You will receive at least 120 hours of contact time. This will include:
- Tutorial support and consultation
- Supervised lesson planning
- 6 hours of assessed teaching followed by feedback
- Peer observation of teaching
- Observation of experienced teachers in the classroom.
You will also be expected to dedicate time to extra reading, assignment writing and lesson planning.
Assessment
You will be assessed in 3 ways on the CELTA course. You will be assessed on:
- Teaching practice - you will complete 6 hours in total, working with 2 ability levels
- Written assignments - you will complete 4 in total
- Participation in classes and observations.
There is no final exam, assessment is continuous. You will need to pass your teaching practice and written assignments.
Visit the Cambridge English website to read more about the assessment and access the syllabus.
Entry requirements
Requirements
To join the CELTA course, you must:
- Be over 18 years old
- Speak English as your first language or if English is an additional language you should be at a high C1 or above in the CEFR
- Have qualifications equivalent to those needed for higher education.
For the CELTA course you will also need:
- The potential to become an effective English language teacher
- The ability to complete written assignments
- The ability to deliver assessed teaching sessions.
Fees and Funding
Discounts and sponsorships
York St John University staff, current students and alumni will receive a 10% discount on tuition fees
Current York St John University students who are studying any course in the School of Education, Language and Psychology may be able to take the CELTA course for free. We will prioritise students who study TESOL as part of their course. Contact us to find out if you can take the course for free.
Tuition Fees
UK 2022-23 £1,375
International 2022-23 £1,375
Paying your tuition fees
If your application is successful, you will need to:
- Pay a £250 deposit to secure your place - this must be done within 2 weeks of receiving your offer
- Pay the remaining balance 2 weeks before your course starts - the exact amount will be confirmed in your acceptance letter.
We cannot refund tuition fees for early departure or absence from the course.
Before you apply
International applicants
If you require a visa to study, or there are limitations on how long you can stay in the UK, you need to contact us before applying.
How to apply
Download the application form and pre-interview task documents
Email us your:
- Completed application form
- Completed pre-interview task
- Photographic ID - this could be a copy of your passport or driver's licence.
Interview
If your application is successful, we will invite you to an interview.
The interview will:
- last for approximately 45 minutes
- include a short writing task.
You may be interviewed in pairs or groups. We can offer online interviews if you cannot attend in person.
We are able to organise accommodation for you, please check the application form for more details.
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