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CELTA Training For Teachers

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

CELTA is the Initial qualification for teaching English more widely recognised and appreciated in the world.

Accredited at Level 5 in the UK by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), it is a 30-credit qualification. Three out of four English teaching jobs require a qualification. CELTA, making it the best way to secure a job teaching the English language. CELTA is a qualification from Cambridge Assessment English, part of the University of Cambridge.

The CELTA course is pre-service and therefore aimed at people with little or no teaching experience. It is also suitable for those with teaching experience but without conventional training. It is considered a solid foundation for teaching English as a foreign language. Whether you are a new teacher looking for your first job or want to demonstrate to employers that you have the teaching skills with a recognised certificate, CELTA is the qualification you need.

Teaching Young Learners

During the session dedicated to teaching Young Learners, our trainer Kate Knight will illustrate the fundamental differences in teaching children and teenagers, highlighting how the skills acquired during the CELTA course can be effectively applied in this context. Furthermore, a workshop is planned dedicated to the practical application of these key characteristics in the classroom environment.

Teaching Business English

During the Business English teaching session, our trainer Andy Townsend will analyse the main differences between teaching general English and English for commercial contexts, providing insights into how this influences the teacher's role. Materials and activities commonly used in Business English teaching will also be explored. As expected, the activities will be student-centred and follow the communicative approach.

Requirements and registration

The requirements for enrolling on the course are: a minimum CEFR English level of C1–C2 or above and a high school diploma or equivalent. Please note that many employers may still require a university degree.

Candidates must have at least 18 years old (completed by the start of the course) and generally a level of education that allows them to access higher education in their country.

The course is open to native English speakers and non-native speakers Candidates must have a written and spoken competence and knowledge of the English language that allows them to follow the course and teach English.

The courses take place at our school in Milan or online.

The enrolment procedure is the same for all formats of our CELTA courses. The price is specified in the tabs with the course descriptions below.

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Course formats

The IH Lecce CELTA course is offered in various formats to suit individual needs. All courses include tutor-led seminars and teaching practice sessions. During the seminars, you will acquire various teaching techniques and gain a deeper understanding of different aspects of the English language. In the teaching practice sessions, you will have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge by teaching real students and benefit from feedback from tutors and your peers. In all courses, participants are expected to dedicate time outside of course hours to preparation, assignment writing, and review.

  • Intensive 4 or 5 weeks in person or 6 weeks online
  • Part-time: 2 Sundays and 1 Saturday a week for 12 weeks
  • Extensive 1 day a week for 21 weeks
  • Mixed mode: 3 weeks in the classroom and 3 weeks online

The online CELTA course maintains the same structure as the in-person one but takes place in a virtual environment. Interaction between participants and tutors is crucial for the success of the course, so sessions are not recorded, and attendance is mandatory. It is important to note that the online CELTA course is not a blended course where participants primarily follow the course via distance learning.

Intensive CELTA

With a 4-day-a-week intensive online CELTA course (lasting 6 weeks), you’ll have more time to manage your workload: you’ll have an extra day each week to plan your lessons and work on your written assignments!

  • Coming courses
    • 30/05/25 – 25/07/2025 – in person – Monday to Friday for 4 weeks
  • Example daily schedule (online course)
    • 09:00 – 12:00 > Teaching Practice
    • 12:00 – 12:45 > Feedback on Teaching Practice
    • 12:45 – 13:30 > Assisted Lesson Planning (ALP)
    • 14:30 – 15:45 > Input session 1
    • 15:45 – 16:00 > Break
    • 16:00 – 17:15 > Input session 2
  • Price:
    • €1880.00 for in-person courses
  • How to register: download and complete the Registration form, you will be contacted for an interview with our Teacher Training Coordinator

Please complete the form below with the requested details and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

You can contact us by email or at our telephone numbers:

0832.39.03.12

info@oxfordlecce.it

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