CELTA - IH Turkey

CELTA: The gold standard teaching qualification

CELTA from Cambridge is a qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. It is the most widely recognised English teaching qualification in the world and the most often requested by employers; three out of four English language teaching jobs require a CELTA qualification*.

It focuses on developing practical techniques, and includes face-to-face or online teaching practice with groups of learners, which will give you the confidence you need to begin teaching in as little as four weeks.

Whether you’re looking for your first teaching job, or you want to prove to employers that you have the required teaching skills with a recognised certificate, CELTA from Cambridge is the qualification you need.

Key Components of the CELTA Course

Teaching Practice and Observation

Six hours of observed teaching at two distinct levels, completed with detailed lesson plans, provides the opportunity to put everything you learn through input sessions, feedback sessions and experience into practice. Through eight, 45-minute lessons, trainees get the chance to build on previous lessons experience teaching a variety of lessons shapes and aims.

In addition to peer observations almost every day, trainees will have six hours of live observations of experienced teachers, in which they can see the techniques, lesson shapes and approaches in action.

Guided Lesson Planning

GLP is when you have a one on one chat with your tutor about the upcoming teaching practice session. You bounce ideas off of them get ideas for activites and justify the choices you have made.

Feedback

Following each Teaching Practice session, feedback is where trainees get a chance to reflect on their lessons, receive peer feedback and have their lessons deconstructed with the help of the tutors to identify areas of strengths and action points to focus on in the upcoming teaching sessions.

Input

32+ sessions where the theoretical concepts, teaching approaches, lesson shapes, aspect of phonology, classroom management and many other aspects are covered by the tutors. The input sessions provide the trainees with the tools needed to deliver their lessons, while providing a deeper, more focused understanding of ELT.

Assignments

Trainees are required to complete four assignments on the course. Ranging from focusing on the learners, to language and receptive skills, to self-reflection, this part of the course is where trainees demonstrate their research, data collection and academic writing skills to produce 750-1000 word pieces of writing. Each assignment comes with a resubmission, in which the trainees will have the opportunity to work on their action points based on tutor comments.

How is CELTA assessed?

Assessment requirements

To meet the assessment requirements, candidates must attend a course and:
-Practice-teach classes of the relevant age group and size for a total of six hours.
-Observe experienced teachers teaching classes of language learners for a total of six hours, three of which may be on video.
-Maintain and submit a portfolio of all coursework including all written assignments and materials related to teaching practice.

Mode of Assessment

Assessment is continuous and integrated.
Continuous here means that assessment takes place throughout the course.
Integrated here means that both assessed components contribute to the overall grade.

CELTA Course Formats

Face2Face
Full Time
(4 Weeks)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, all day
Location: All the sessions are derived at the premises or on campus

Ideal for those who prefer in-person learning and full classroom immersion with daily trainer support.

Online
Full Time
(4 Weeks)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, all day
Delivery: All the sessions are delivered Live Online with tutors

Perfect for fast-track candidates who want to complete CELTA intensively from the comfort of home.

Online
Part Time
(14 Weeks)

Schedule: Two weekday evenings
Delivery: Asynchronous input sessions through Online Learning Platform + live Teaching Practice

Ideal for those needing maximum flexibility — study the input content anytime that fits your schedule.

Online
Part Time
(10 Weeks)

Schedule: 1) Two weekday evenings + one full Saturday or 2) Only Fridays & Saturdays-all day
Delivery: All the sessions are delivered Live Online with tutors

Designed for busy professionals who need a structured schedule and would like to get live input from the tutors.

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100% Online CELTA

Cambridge Assessment English is offering a uniqe opportunity for teachers who plan to take the CELTA course.
Now you can do the whole CELTA course online!

Some of the advantages of the course include:
No flights costs
No accommodation costs
No visa headaches
Same CELTA certificate as the face-to-face course
Not having to step outside of your safe haven!

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Preparing to start your course – your CELTA checklist

Starting a new course can be daunting, but there’s lots you can do to get a head start and make sure you’re ready to succeed.

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How to prepare for your CELTA interview?

The CELTA interview isn’t a test. Instead, it’s designed to get to know you. During the interview, you’ll talk about your experience, goals and the course content, so you and your interviewer can be sure it’s the right qualification for you.

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Why choose International House?

70 Years of Excellence

With over 70 years of teacher training expertise, IH has shaped the careers of thousands of educators worldwide.

Trusted Worldwide

International House trains 50% of all CELTA and Delta candidates globally, making us one of the most experienced and respected teacher training organisations.

Great Trainers

Our highly experienced CELTA and Delta trainers are dedicated, approachable, and always ready to help you throughout your course.

CELTA vs TEFL/TESOL

There is a lot to consider when it comes to choosing a qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. Is it globally recognised? Will you get practical teaching experience? How long is the course? Find out why teachers choose CELTA over other TEFL/TESOL qualifications