CELTA
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.
About the CELTA | 2025-2026 Course Dates | CELTA Events & Webinars | Resources
The gold standard initial teaching qualification.
CELTA Schedule (Tokyo / Japan 2026-2027) NEW!
Together with Stafford House, we will be running fully online and mixed-mode CELTA courses aimed at teachers in Japan during 2026-2027. Join an exclusive group at a time and pace that suits you, with classmates who share your specific Japanese teaching experience. We also welcome teachers based in neighbouring countries, and/or those who have an interest in teaching in Japan in the near future.
We are currently accepting applications for the following upcoming courses:
| Course | Dates | Schedule (JST) | Location | Deadline | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fully Online (Semi-Intensive) | Feb 1 – Mar 18 2026 | Sunday afternoons Wednesday evenings |
Online | COURSE FULL | (Early Bird £1700)
£1840 Approx. ¥350,000 – ¥385,000 |
| Fully Online (Part-Time) | May 10 – Aug 2 2026 | Sunday afternoons | Online | Apr 30, 2026 | (Early Bird £1700)
£1840 Approx. ¥350,000 – ¥385,000 |
| Mixed Mode | Jul 1 – Aug 28 2026 | Online Component Jul 1 – Aug 14 Wednesday and Friday eveningsFace-to-face Component Aug 17 – Aug 28 Weekdays, 09:30 – 17:00 |
Online & Tokyo, Japan | Jun 30, 2026 | (Early Bird £1700)
£1840 Approx. ¥350,000 – ¥385,000 |
| Fully Online (Part-Time) | Oct 2026 – Jan 2027 | Sunday afternoons | Online | Sep 30, 2026 | (Early Bird £1700)
£1840 Approx. ¥350,000 – ¥385,000 |
※ Course schedule is subject to change, depending on tutor availability, the number of course participants, and the required teaching practice, observation, and live input session hours as per Cambridge. The final schedule will be provided shortly before the course begins.
※※ The Early Bird price is available to those who pay for their course in full 21 days prior to the course start date. The provided Japanese Yen price is an estimate only and is subject to change depending on currency exchange and transfer fees.
CELTA Events & Webinars
Join our free online webinars and in-person events to learn how CELTA can launch your teaching career in Japan or abroad.
Upcoming Events
英語教師向け無料オンライン交流会「CELTA Talk and Q&A」
Thinking about your next step as an English teacher? Curious about CELTA?
We’ll give a brief introduction to what CELTA can offer, then open the floor to your questions, discussion, and insights from alumni.
Support will be available in both English and Japanese, so feel free to join us and bring your questions!
英語指導の次のステップを考えている方、CELTAにご興味のある先生方へ
CELTAがどんな資格で、どんな学びやメリットがあるのかを簡単にご紹介した後、
皆さんからのご質問や意見交換、卒業生の体験談などの時間をたっぷり設けております。
英語・日本語両方で対応予定ですので、お気軽にご参加ください。
12月18日（木）19:30〜20:20
Apply for the CELTA
Acceptance to the CELTA is dependent on completion of a formal application and language awareness task, as well as a successful application interview.
Please note that this is a demanding course and you must have the ability to complete assignments and assessments throughout the course. There is a lot of work required outside of timetabled hours for lesson preparation and written assignments.
Upon receiving your application, we will reach you via email to schedule an interview and commence next steps. Payment must be received in full before the start of the course to secure your place.
To enquire about our CELTA courses, join an information session, and/or receive an application pack, contact us via email, or complete the form below:
Who is CELTA for?
- new teachers with no experience starting their career
- teachers with some experience who want to develop their skills
- first-language English speakers and non-first-language speakers
- teachers who want to travel and teach English
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.)
About the Course
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.
- all CELTA courses include at least 120 hours of study
- the topics cover practical teaching skills and the theory behind them
- you’ll get real-life teaching experience with groups of learners
- you’ll receive feedback and advice on your teaching
- you’ll be assessed on your teaching skills and on written assignments
Course Topics
The CELTA course covers a range of topics:
- 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
Minimum Entry Requirements
- proficient English language user (CEFR level high C1 or above)
- educated to the standard required for entry into higher education
- age 18+
Course Formats
Fully Online CELTA (Part-Time or Semi-Intensive)
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.
Part-Time Course: Live, interactive session once weekly + online self-access to coursework (course duration: 13 weeks)
Semi-Intensive Course: Live, interactive sessions twice weekly + online self-access to coursework (course duration: 7 weeks)
Mixed-Mode CELTA
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.
Online Component: Live, interactive sessions twice weekly + online self-access to coursework (component duration: 7 weeks)
Face-to-face Component: Coursework, teaching practice and input sessions daily (weekdays only) (component duration: 2 weeks)
＊Mixed-mode CELTA candidates must complete both the face-to-face and online components.
Assessment
All CELTA courses include at least 120 hours of contact between candidates and course tutors, and include the following assessment markers and requirements:
- 6 hours’ assessed teaching practice per candidate supervised by a course tutor
6 hours’ directed observation of lessons taught by experienced ELT professionals, up to 3 hours of which may be of filmed lessons - peer observation of teaching practice (i.e. watching the other candidates’ lessons)
- 4 written assignments (each 750-1,000 words) that focus on analysing and responding to adult learner needs, analysing language for teaching purposes, teaching language skills, and reflecting on your own classroom teaching
You should also allow for 80 additional learning hours for pre-course preparation, reading, research, assignment writing, lesson preparation and record keeping.
Results
There are four possible grades for CELTA:
- pass A
- pass B
- pass
- fail
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.
