CELTA

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.

Part time online 

This part time online study option allows you to study in your own time wherever you are in the world. 

20 weeks

Contact time: Wednesdays, 10.00am to 6.00pm

Start dates:

• Wednesday 2 November 2022 to Wednesday 5 April 2023 - Full

12 weeks

This is a fully online, part time course with tutor-led input on Saturdays and teaching practice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Start dates:

• Saturday 16 September to Thursday 7 December 2023

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 7 August to Friday 8 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:

• Thursday 26 May to Friday 24 June 2022 - Full
• Monday 4 July to Friday 29 July 2022 - Full
• Tuesday 30 May to Friday 23 June 2023
• Monday 3 to Friday 28 July 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

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 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.

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.

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. 

celta@yorksj.ac.uk

Tuition Fees

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.

HOW TO PAY YOUR TUITION FEES

We cannot refund tuition fees for early departure or absence from the course.