Invest in your future with a CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), the most widely recognised English teaching qualification in the world, and the most often requested by employers. This teaching qualification develops your teaching knowledge and provides hands-on practice experience to help you build your skills and confidence, opening up opportunities to teach online or face-to-face anywhere in the world. Whether you’re looking for your first teaching job or want to prove your skills with a recognised qualification, CELTA will help you go further in your career.
You should ideally have English proficiency at CEFR Level C1 or above.
The minimum age for this course is 20 years and over. (Applicants aged 18-19 may be accepted at our discretion.)
The CELTA course covers the principles of effective teaching, and gives you a range of teaching techniques and practical experience. You get hands-on teaching practice and observation of experienced teachers, and you’ll apply your learning by delivering communicative teaching with English language learners.
The CELTA course covers a range of topics:
Together with Stafford House, we will be running fully online and mixed-mode CELTA courses aimed at teachers in Japan during 2025. Join an exclusive group at a time and pace that suits you, with classmates who share your specific Japanese teaching experience.
Prepare for online teaching the online way! Earning a CELTA online is the perfect way to develop your teaching skills from the comfort of your own home. With the flexibility to balance studies and other commitments, you’ll gain a qualification that supports your development as a teacher for years to come.
Course Dates: Thursday, 17th of April 2025 to Sunday, 1st of June 2025
Schedule: Thursdays 18:00-20:00 JST and Sundays 10:00-13:00 JST
*Please note that coursework will continue as usual during Golden Week.
Fees: ¥350,000 (tax-inclusive)
Your path to teaching excellence – anywhere, anytime! Study the theoretical components online while refining your teaching skills in both face-to-face and virtual classrooms. Ideal for those seeking flexibility and diverse teaching practice.
Course Dates: Monday, 16th of June 2025 to Friday, 15th of August 2025
Online Component: Monday, 16th of June 2025 to Friday, 1st of August 2025 (part-time)
Face-to-face Component: Monday, 4th of August 2025 – Friday, 15th of August 2025 (full-time weekdays)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Course Dates: Monday, 30th of June 2025 to Friday, 29th of August 2025
Online Component: Monday, 30th of June 2025 to Friday, 15th of August 2025 (part-time)
Face-to-face Component: Monday, 18th of August 2025 – Friday, 29th of August 2025 (full-time weekdays)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Fees: ¥350,000 (tax-inclusive)
＊Mixed-mode CELTA candidates must complete both the face-to-face and online components.
There are four possible grades for CELTA:
At the end of your course you will be given a candidate report form, which will give your provisional grade. This will also say whether you took the course face-to-face, online or as a mix of face-to-face and online. Cambridge English will issue your certificate when grades have been confirmed.