Looking to qualify as an English language teacher?
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is an internationally recognised qualification for people who want to start or develop a career teaching English to adult learners.
If you’re serious about pursuing English language teaching and want practical training that prepares you for teaching, CELTA with the British Council is a strong place to start.
CELTA is awarded by Cambridge English and combines teaching methodology with practical teaching experience, including assessed teaching practice with adult learners.
By the end of the course, you will:
- have gained essential knowledge of the principles of effective English teaching
- have developed a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners
- have demonstrated your ability to apply your learning in a real teaching context
- are ready to begin working in a variety of ESL teaching contexts around the world.
CELTA is offered as an online course across India in below plans to suit your convenience:
- A part-time, flexible 8 to 10 weeks and 180 hours (120 contact hrs + 60 additional learning hrs for course preparation) curriculum at INR 1,87,250/-
- A full- time, flexible 5 week and 180- hour (120 contact hrs + 60 additional learning hrs for course preparation) curriculum at INR 1,87,250/-
CELTA is offered as a classroom course across India:
- A full time, intensive 4 weeks and 180 hours (120 contact hrs + 60 additional learning hrs for course preparation) curriculum at INR 1,87,250/-
As a part of this course you will:
- train as part of a small group and receive individual support and attention
- attend daily input sessions focusing on language awareness and teaching methodology
- plan and deliver six hours of observed teaching and receive feedback on your performance
- produce four written assignments on language, learning and teaching theory
- observe other course participants and more experienced British Council teachers
- find out what it is like to work in a busy and successful teaching centre.
You will cover five main topics as part of your CELTA course:
- Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
- Language analysis and awareness
- Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
- Planning and resources for different teaching contexts
- Developing teaching skills and professionalism.
How will you be assessed? - There is no final written exam, but you’ll be assessed on:
- planning and teaching
- ability to transfer what you learn to the classroom
- awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of your teaching
- contribution to input and feedback sessions
- classroom-related written assignments
CELTA Testimonials
“The offline CELTA in Delhi was intense but transformative.The hands-on teaching practice, detailed feedback, and support from experienced tutors boosted my confidence. Soon after completing CELTA, I even secured a job with the British Council. It wasn’t just a course—it was my turning point.” Navdeep Kaur | CELTA
"To anyone looking for a developmental career in English Language teaching, CELTA is your door to knock on. Its enriching, almost life-changing experience is too hard to be overlooked. With CELTA, you can be assured of becoming a part of the global community of Cambridge-certified teachers of English." Kanika | CELTA 2019
"Without doubt, CELTA was a life-altering experience for me, and I whole-heartedly recommend it to people like me who want to take their dreams of building a fulfilling career in English language Instruction to the next level." Rachita | CELTA 2019