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 Course Dates | CELTA Events & Webinars | Resources
The gold standard initial teaching qualification.
CELTA Schedule (Tokyo 2025) NEW!
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.
| Course | Dates | Schedule | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Fully Online) | 18 May – 3 Jul 2025 | Thu 18:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-13:00 (JST) | Online | ¥350,000 |
| 2 (Mixed Mode) | 16 Jun – 15 Aug 2025 | Online (16 Jun – 1 Aug, part-time) Face-to-face (4 Aug – 15 Aug, full-time weekdays) |
Online & Tokyo, Japan | ¥350,000 |
| 3 (Mixed Mode) | 30 Jun – 29 Aug 2025 | Online (30 Jun – 15 Aug, part-time) Face-to-face (18 Aug – 29 Aug, full-time weekdays) |
Online & Tokyo, Japan | ¥350,000 |
Fully Online CELTA (Part-Time)
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)
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.
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.
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
Event for English Teachers in Japan
Achieving World-Class English Education with IELTS and CELTA
This event is aimed at English teachers in Japan and will introduce the key features and appeal of IELTS and CELTA. It will also include a workshop designed to encourage reflection on your own English learning journey and future directions in English education. After the event, there will be a networking session with light refreshments (for those interested). We warmly invite you to take part.
Speaker: Koki Shimazu
Born in Yamanashi, currently based in Shanghai. He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from the UCL Institute of Education, University of London, and a CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) from the University of Cambridge. He has authored over 20 books.
Participation Fee: Free
Target Audience: English teachers
Venue: Cambridge Centre Ltd., c/o Morigami Educational Research Institute (3F), Futaba-kudan Building, 3-4-5 Kudan-minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074
Programme: Lecture (40 minutes) + Workshop (60 minutes)
After the workshop, there will be an opportunity to network, with light refreshments provided.
Language: Japanese (Lecture), Japanese and English (Workshop, Networking)
Participation Perks: Free novelty items for all participants and a chance to win IELTS-related books
Capacity: 20 participants
Limited places available. To reserve your place, visit our event page here.
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.
To enquire about our CELTA, 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+
About the Mixed-Mode Course
Your training may be online, face-to-face or a blend of online and face-to-face. Your teaching practice will include face-to-face lessons in a classroom and lessons in an online learning environment. Your teaching practice will be with groups of learners and observed by your trainer. This course format is especially helpful for preparing you to teach English both online and in the classroom.
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.
