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CELTA – the gold standard teaching qualification

The Cambridge CELTA is the undisputed top TEFL Certificate. It is the most popular and most in-demand TEFL qualification globally. More than 70% of all job adverts include it as a prerequisite for TEFL work.

Why CELTA is the Preferred Choice:

• Practical Teaching Experience: Unlike other TEFL certifications, CELTA emphasizes hands-on learning through mandatory Teaching Practice. This is a major reason for its global recognition.
• Expert Instruction: CELTA courses are delivered by accredited tutors with extensive training, postgraduate qualifications, and proven teaching experience.
• Rigorous Quality Control: Every CELTA course undergoes strict quality assurance, with inspections and moderation by Cambridge-appointed assessors. This ensures you receive a top-tier TEFL qualification valued by employers worldwide.

Why Choose CELT Athens for Your CELTA Course – our course options

CELT Athens is a prestigious Authorized Cambridge Teaching Awards Centre, boasting over 30 years of experience delivering TEFL qualifications (Certificate and Diploma) since 1989. We have trained more than 4,000 teachers, equipping them for success in both the private and public sectors. Please scroll the tabs below to review our various course options and course dates. Here is what some recent trainees had to say on the last day of their online CELTA course.

• Dates & Tuition

• Fully Online

• Face-2-Face Courses

• Mixed Mode

• How to Apply

  and how to prepare

• How to prepare & get accepted

• Visa Information

• Accommodation Options

Dates & Tuition

Fees for all courses as of 2026 are €1470 and  include:

• Our CELTA course tuition
• The Cambridge assessment fee
• Library membership & other free resources (online and offline)
• A free certificate course on how to teach online*

2026 courses
Dates	Attendance Days
10-week part time fully online courses - One live Zoom session every week 09.00-15.00
16 Mar-30 May	Thursdays or Saturdays a.m.	Apply Now
20 Apr-26 Jun	Mondays & Wednesdays p.m. or Tuesdays & Thursdays p.m.	Apply Now
01 Jun-07 Aug	Tuesdays & Thursdays a.m.	Apply Now
29 Jun-05 Sep	To be announced	Apply Now
31 Aug-07 Nov	Thursdays or Saturdays a.m.	Apply Now
05 Oct-11 Dec	Μondays & Wednesdays p.m. or a.m.	Apply Now
NEW!
16-week part time fully online course - Οne live Zoom session every week 09.00-12.00 or 17:00-21:00
04 Sep-18 Dec	Fridays a.m. or p.m.	Apply Now
Dates	Attendance Days
10-week part time Mixed Mode Courses -  5 weeks in Athens & 5 online
05 Jan-14 Mar	Thursdays a.m. wks 1-5 in Athens; wks 6-10 online	Apply Now
12 Feb-16 Apr	Thursdays a.m. wks 1-5 in Athens; wks 6-10 online	Apply Now
01 Jun-07 Aug	To be announced	Apply Now
31 Aug-07 Nov	Thursdays or Saturdays a.m.	Apply Now
NEW!
16-week part time Mixed Mode Course - Οne session every week 09.00-12.00 or 17:00-21:00
04 Sep-18 Dec	Fridays a.m. or p.m.	Apply Now
Dates	Attendance Days
6-week Semi Intensive Courses*
12 Jan-20 Feb	Mondays & Wednesdays a.m.	Apply Now
02 Mar-10 Apr	Mondays & Wednesdays a.m.	Apply Now
20 Apr-29 May	To be announced	Apply Now
01 Jun-10 Jul	To be announced	Apply Now
29 Jun-07 Aug	To be announced	Apply Now
*Two live Zoom sessions every week
Dates	Attendance Days
Face to Face Part Time & Intensive Courses*
05 Jan-27 Mar	Mondays & Wednesdays (12 weeks)	Apply Now
04 May-24 Jul	Tuesdays & Thursdays  (12 weeks)	Apply Now
*Two days (09:00-15:00) every week
01 Jun-26 Jun	Monday to Friday	Apply Now
06 Jul-31 Jul	Monday to Friday	Apply Now
*Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00

 

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Fully Online

Cambridge's fully online courses are a mix of  asynchronous content (self-paced study of Course Units on the Cambridge Online Platform) and attendance of live interactive sessions on Zoom. Attendance to live classes on Zoom and completion of online Units on the Cambridge website is not optional. Candidates must attend 100% other all sessions and complete all the Cambridge CELTA Course Units to be able to obtain their CELTA Certificate. During live Zoom sessions, candidates...
… teach and observe others teach real students
… give and receive feedback about lessons taught or seen
… plan lessons with tutor supervision.
… attend progress tutorials in groups or individually
… attend interactive seminars and workshops

A typical day in a live session includes teaching practices, feedback, supported lesson planning, and online seminar input by CELT Tutors. The fully online course is available in two modes:
A 10-week part-time course option: Live sessions are once a week for 6-7 hours
A 6-week intensive course option: Live sessions are twice a week for approximately 4-5 hours

Technical Requirements
To participate, you need a fast internet connection, a laptop or desktop with a webcam, and a noise-canceling headset with a microphone (not a smartphone headset) to ensure clear audio and video. The virtual classroom supports standard tools like audio, video, text chat, and screen sharing, along with features for group work.

What you need to attend an online course successfully - Image generated by ChatGPT Sep 2025

 

Dates and tuition or all CELTA course options can be found here

 

Face-2-Face Courses

All CELTA courses are required to involve a minimum of 120 hours of contact with tutors for input and students for Teaching Practice. On in-person courses, this means your actual physical presence in synchronous mode. Attendance on all courses must be 100% in order to pass.

 Lessons with our volunteer adult learners can be fun!

About the 12-week or 16-week part time courses

Attendance is be two full mornings every week from 09:00 -15:00  on the 12 week course, or 09:00 - 13:00 on the 16-week course for seminars, workshops, teaching practice and feedback as well as lesson planning.
Workload - Candidates for this option can be working but make sure they have enough hours free from work obligations so they can study for their course.
Next Course dates - applications must be received by mid-December 

About the 4-week full time course

Attendance - Full time in person courses are usually completed over four weeks, most of them in the summer months. It's suitable for local trainees and  international student-teachers who are able to come and spend at least four weeks in Athens. It is ideal for anyone who wants to take advantage of our superb location to also have a great break before or after their course!!!  Attendance is every day during weekdays (Monday to Friday); it is an all-day attendance course, usually from 09:00 – 17:00.
Workload - Candidates for this option should be free from work obligations and able to commit fully to completing their course.

All courses dates & tuition  here

Mixed Mode

The mixed mode course option  is a great alternative for those candidates who want the best of both worlds. This course option does just that! It prepares our candidates for what is now the new norm of teaching foreign languages. Teachers find work both online and offline, so the mixed mode CELTA truly gets them future ready!

We offer two course options:

A 6-week intensive course with attendance and teaching 3 weeks online and 3 weeks in Athens
A 10-week part time course with attendance and teaching 5 weeks online and 5 weeks in Athens

How the Courses Work 

Face-to-face class with Business English group from Germany

Interactive meetings on Zoom are held usually on one or two full mornings or afternoons a week during the online part of the course. During the face-to face part of the course, sessions may take place once or twice a week depending on the course option.

For dates and tuition fees, please click here.

How to Apply

Ideally you should:

• have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education
• be aged 18 or over
• have a standard of English which will enable you to teach a range of levels including advanced classes
• You may still be accepted if you do not have formal qualifications at this level but can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete the course successfully.

Follow these instructions to apply: 

1. 1. Complete the  CELTA_Application form and submit it.
   2. You will then receive our pre-interview task via email
   3. Complete and email it to info@celt.edu.gr
   4. Attend a personal interview on Zoom. 
   5. If accepted, pay in your deposit to confirm your place, and begin your pre-course preparation tasks given to you by the centre.

How to prepare & get accepted

Who is the CELTA for?

Many candidates worry that they do not know anything about teaching but they really should not.  The CELTA course is a pre-service course intended for teachers who have no teaching experience but even experienced teachers find it extremely useful and rewarding. To get accepted and do well on the CELTA course, you need a good level of English; Cambridge specifies a minimum of C1 (CEFR) or a 7 and above IELTS score.

Read this blog post to learn more about how your language skills and readiness to attend are going to be assessed through a written assessment and personal interview.

You can study on your own or take a course. The results of solitary/individual work vary; some individuals do well on their own, others may benefit by attending a course - we offer two at CELT.

• Language Awareness Course for ELT Teachers or our shorter
• Grammar for Teachers Course.

What you can for your tech skills 

Useful websites for preparation

1. Our free CELTA preparation wiki Has useful links for grammar preparation and improvement of your language skills.
2. The CELTA preparation mini course - a free course created by Cambridge (highly recommended) . Complete the three modules below and get fully prepared.

• • Module 1: Introduction to the CELTA Course 
    
  • Module 2: Introduction to Language Teaching & Learning
  •  Module 3: Introduction to Language Awareness

Visa Information

No Visa Required

Nationals of Australia, Canada, all EU countries, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and the USA can stay and study in Greece for up to three months without a visa (90 days). All other nationals will require a visa.  

If you need a Visa

In order to obtain a visa for the duration of your studies in Athens, you need to provide your local Greek Embassy or Consulate with the following two documents along with any other documentation they will ask you to bring, such as your passport, verification of employment in your country of residence. In addition, you may be asked to provide verification from a bank that you have sufficient funds to be able to finance your stay in Greece.

To find out where you can apply for a visa to Greece, please visit this Ministry page to find out

• if there is a Greek Embassy or Consulate in your country – click on the Visa icon
• where the Embassy or Consular offices are located – click on the Contact icon
• requirements and documents needed for a study visa

Please note that this alphabetical listing from the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs includes information about more countries than the previous link. 

Bear in mind that applicants from certain countries have a higher percentage of rejections, especially when there are sanctions in place or any kind of civil unrest in your country of origin.

You can try checking other sites such as Visalist.io or local travel agents in your country who may be able to help.

Teaching Practice with our students

Plaka, the old city quarter

Acropolis Museum

the Acropolis – world heritage monument

Greek tavernas serve fabulous food

Beautiful Greek islands just an hour or two away

Documents needed for a study visa

1. A letter of Acceptance* to follow your course with the dates of your course clearly indicated, your Passport Number, residence address and work address (physical addresses, not P.O.Box addresses).
2. An Accommodation Voucher* from the hotel or renting company verifying you have booked and paid for your accommodation fully prior to arriving in Athens
3. Financial information will also be asked by the Greek Embassy or Consulate; for Schengen visas so please make sure you can provide a bank account statement, in which you show sufficient funds to finance your stay in Greece.
4. Verification of employment in your host country.
5. Your passport 
6. Your air tickets with travel dates same as on your acceptance letter and accommodation voucher .

CELT Athens will provide you with a Letter of Acceptance on condition that you have been accepted and paid for your tuition and any assessment fees required (e.g. in the case of Cambridge CELTA or Delta courses) fully. An administration fee of 50 euros may be charged if you require further help with your visa issuing or finding accommodation.

Accommodation Options

Will you need a place to stay?

If you need help with finding accommodation, please complete the relevant field in your application form and we shall e-mail you information about what is currently available.  The following options are available

1. Hotels  A single room in a modest hotel starts at about 70 Euros per day but if you research through booking.com or trivago.com better deals are available - but not usually during the summer months (high season for Greece). There is a great variety of hotels (and prices) in the centre of Athens. The rooms are usually air-conditioned.

2. Booking.com is where you may be able to find a flat or a hotel

3. AirBnB offers a variety of furnished flats and studios - the selection on our link is for the centre of Athens

4. Learn4Good   List of some accommodations for students

Connect with us

CELT Athens, 119, 28th October Ave, 112 51 Athens Greece

Tels +30 210 3301202 | +30 210 3302406|+30 6944312440

 

What Sets Us Apart

• Quality of tutor input and support; please check our tutor profiles and qualifications here  & trainee reviews here.
• A rich and varied ELT library with all the books you need for your background reading.
• Unparalleled online support with special access to resources, self-access & study materials;
• Fantastic teaching facilities  with all the necessary tech including IWB’s, access to Wifi, library & Common Room for our trainees – we are in the heart of the city centre.
• Job support through our online closed community – during and after your course
• A variety of course options and start dates available
• A strong alumni community and an international network of peers – we are a connected centre, with a strong presence through publications and conference presentations in person or online.
• A free short course on Teaching Languages Online which will give you an extra certificate. No other centre offers a course like ours for no extra charge. This course will help you with some of the basics of teaching in a live classroom. Whether you are registering for an online or blended/mixed-mode course, or for a face-to-face course, technology is here to stay. All our CELTA trainees are invited to attend the following course completely free of charge to help them with learning and teaching in a virtual classroom/Zoom (or use technology in their offline classes).

Experience – Quality – Creativity – Top Tutors – Top Reputation

Launch your TEFL career with CELT Athens and experience the difference!

Some recent trainee reviews

Just finished the CELTA at CELT Athens and it was honestly brilliant. It's as full-on as everyone says, but you're never in it alone. The tutors are j... Read more

Just finished the CELTA at CELT Athens and it was honestly brilliant. It’s as full-on as everyone says, but you’re never in it alone. The tutors are just amazing—they have this way of giving you feedback that actually helps, without making you feel nervous.

The best part was getting to teach real students almost every day. It’s scary at first, but you learn so fast that way. The other people on my course were great too, and we all helped each other through.

I went in not really knowing what to expect and came out feeling like I could actually handle a classroom. If you’re thinking about doing a CELTA, I’d definitely say go for it with CELT Athens

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Jeremy Rasool Kindergarten Teacher CELTA Online April 2025

I completed the intensive face-to-face CELTA course and everything was exceptional! The tutors were among the best in their field and I loved how they... Read more

I completed the intensive face-to-face CELTA course and everything was exceptional! The tutors were among the best in their field and I loved how they provided detailed and constructive feedback. The amount of support you get is immense! I have already started using the techniques that I’ve learned during my CELTA and I can already see a positive difference in my students’ engagement level and overall learning progress. A huge thank you to my tutors, Natalie and Tatiana, and – of course – Marisa and Sophie! If I ever decide to continue with DELTA, I’ll definitely choose Celt Athens again!

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Ioanna Solomidou English Language Teacher | Private School -CELTA FT 2025

I attended the full-time CELTA course in July at CELT Athens and it was a memorable experience. The course was very intensive but extremely rewarding,... Read more

I attended the full-time CELTA course in July at CELT Athens and it was a memorable experience. The course was very intensive but extremely rewarding, providing me with the skills and confidence needed to start my journey as an English language teacher. A major highlight was the support and expertise of my tutors. They were not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in our success. Their constructive feedback and encouragement during teaching practice were invaluable, helping me refine my techniques and grow as an educator.

The course structure was overall well-organized, with a balanced mix of practical teaching sessions, input lessons, and peer collaboration. Despite the challenging pace, the tutors created a positive and motivating learning environment that made the experience enjoyable (beware though: know that if you choose the full-time course you will not sleep enough: make sure you can sustain this pace for 4 weeks! ;-). I also appreciated the opportunity to work with real students from diverse backgrounds, which added authenticity to the training. Overall, this CELTA course was a transformative experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone pursuing a career in teaching Englis

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STEFANO CONIGLI CELTA Full-time July 2024

The CELTA at CELT Athens gave us the skills and experience to confidently get in front of a class of and give our students the materials and attention... Read more

The CELTA at CELT Athens gave us the skills and experience to confidently get in front of a class of and give our students the materials and attention they needed to learn a language. We worked closely together with peer-evaluators and supportive tutors in a four-week intensive program that focused on countless strategies and teaching methods.

My toolbox couldn’t fit all the tools they provided, but thankfully I have a binder full of files, and access to many resources to return to–not to mention many memories and learning experiences! Being able to get live feedback and nuanced critiques from both colleagues and tutors was an invaluable, irreplaceable experience.

Our group had a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, which was helpful for gaining insight into the language-learning experiences from across learning styles and linguistic backgrounds. Much love and thanks to Marisa, Mohamed, Svitlana and the graduating class of July ’24.  

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Anthony Worman CELTA Full-time July 2024

I attended the full-time, full intensive CELTA course at CELTAthens in July 2024 among a group of eleven wonderful colleagues that constantly inspired... Read more

I attended the full-time, full intensive CELTA course at CELTAthens in July 2024 among a group of eleven wonderful colleagues that constantly inspired me till the very end. Our three tutors, Mohammed, Svitlana, and Marisa, tirelessly pushed us to the maximum of our potential. Everyone in the centre, trainers and administrative staff alike, were fully supportive, while adhering to the high standards of the qualification provided. They have all played an invaluable role in making this training journey fully beneficial and a milestone of a lifetime.

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Thanos Koufopanos CELTA Full-time July 2024

I highly recommend CELT Athens for CELTA training. Thanks to exceptional tutors like Tamta, Mohamady, and Paul, along with Marisa's excellent manageme... Read more

I highly recommend CELT Athens for CELTA training. Thanks to exceptional tutors like Tamta, Mohamady, and Paul, along with Marisa’s excellent management, I achieved my goals and felt motivated to pursue further studies, such as the DELTA. Their support and guidance throughout the course were invaluable. If you’re looking for a supportive and enriching learning experience, CELT Athens is the place to be.

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Niloufar Shemirani CELTA Online January 2024

Taking the CELTA online course with CELT Athens is the best choice I could have made! I gained so much knowledge and learned valuable new skills as an... Read more

Taking the CELTA online course with CELT Athens is the best choice I could have made! I gained so much knowledge and learned valuable new skills as an English teacher and as an educator in general. All of this was made possible by the fantastic tutors! A very big thank you to Tamta and Mohamady for their instruction, guidance and support. Thanks to you, I was able to achieve my goal! Even though it is an online course and we were spread out across the globe, our tutors created a warm and welcoming environment. I highly recommend CELT Athens!

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Kristina Parisi CELTA Online (January 2024)

I had the privilege of taking the CELTA in-person @CELT Athens and I can say it exceeded all my expectations. The course was very organised by both tu... Read more

I had the privilege of taking the CELTA in-person @CELT Athens and I can say it exceeded all my expectations. The course was very organised by both tutors and staff of the school, and we were thus, the trainees, focused on our aim; this includes the everyday inputs from our tutors, teaching practices, observations of other teachers and the written assignments. The course covered a wide range of teaching techniques, language skills and classroom management strategies thanks to the skilled tutors/experts on the topic and of course to the learning environment of the CELT Athens centre; the modern facilities and resources there have been very helpful for us the trainees.

My tutors, Sarah, Ceri, Marisa, and Paul were all incredibly supportive and friendly throughout the course and made an indelible contribution to my experience as a teacher-in-training and to this journey! My colleagues and I are more confident now in the ELT industry, and we are equipped with knowledge and practice that will help us become fully-fledged English teachers thanks to our tutors’ expertise in teaching other teachers & trainees.

I cannot recommend this CELTA experience enough; despite its intensity, both school and tutors have ensured that we receive support on a daily basis, so I confidently rate this course & centre with 5 stars!

Thank you, CELT Athens, for providing such an exceptional learning journey!

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Chris Kaitatzis CELTA Full-time Intensive Course; July 2023

I am grateful I had the opportunity to have wonderful tutors that helped me achieve my goals.  Marisa, Paul, and Niamh were very  understanding and ... Read more

I am grateful I had the opportunity to have wonderful tutors that helped me achieve my goals.  Marisa, Paul, and Niamh were very  understanding and worked towards helping each trainee in the best way possible. They went out of their way in order to help us and answer all our questions. I am very grateful for the care and hard work they put into the course, and I look up to their professionalism. The CELTA experience has given me insight and I now feel like a more confident teacher. I feel like I have learnt so many things, all thanks to the brilliant tutors.

The CELTA course has been a very rewarding experience for me. Thank you!

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Evanthia Nikolaidou Edwards CELTA (online), January 2023

For me CELT Athens is a remarkable and unique addition to my academic life. In the beginning of the course, I found it a little bit hard but after a w... Read more

For me CELT Athens is a remarkable and unique addition to my academic life. In the beginning of the course, I found it a little bit hard but after a while it became easier to ‘digest’ and assimilate new ideas. I also love the administration of the institute and I will never forget their ‘fingerprint’ on my pedagogical journey, especially Marisa & Paul, those wonderful people working in the background. Also, sending my gratitude and unlimited thanks to my second stage tutor Mr. Mohammady who was so very generous in giving both knowledge and support. I will keep all of them in my heart.

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Gamal Algaali ELT Teacher at Saudi Petroleum Polytechnic CELTA March 2023

CELTA is the best course I have ever had as it refined my considerable teaching experience and helped me by learning new methods and techniques. I am ... Read more

CELTA is the best course I have ever had as it refined my considerable teaching experience and helped me by learning new methods and techniques. I am really grateful to the tutors for their help and support. They never hesitated to share their skills knowledge and provide precise feedback. I enjoyed every single moment and I will start a new journey with a new course at this amazing and trusted center.Thank you for all the information you shared and setting a great example; thanks for inspiring me to plan my future and become a better teacher. It was an unforgettable experience that I will share with all my friends

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Eman Alghoul Online CELTA March 2023

The CELTA course was an amazing experience! It gave me the opportunity to explore the best teaching aspects of myself. I enjoyed the whole process, an... Read more

The CELTA course was an amazing experience! It gave me the opportunity to explore the best teaching aspects of myself. I enjoyed the whole process, and I learned how to create really wonderful lessons. The tutors were really helpful by providing precise feedback that helped us to become professionals. Marisa, you helped us all by providing the very best tutors. There is nothing that you could have done more or better! 

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Aikaterini Malotsi Freelance ELT Teacher, CELTA Online January 2023

I had the most amazing learning journey completing this course . It was definitely worth the time and effort I put into it, as I feel I have been equi... Read more

I had the most amazing learning journey completing this course . It was definitely worth the time and effort I put into it, as I feel I have been equipped with the necessary skills to move onto my teaching career . My tutors were tough but amazing! Without their support I could not have completed the course.  I made new teaching colleagues and I look forward to continuing my learning journey with my CELTA. 

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Caroline Vereker ELI School Dublin / Teacher CELTA Online April 2022

CELTA was a great experience! I never thought that it is possible to learn so much in 5 weeks, but it is. The course gave me the knowledge and the con... Read more

CELTA was a great experience! I never thought that it is possible to learn so much in 5 weeks, but it is. The course gave me the knowledge and the confidence to start my teaching career. I implement lots of things from the course, sometimes without even noticing it! The CELTA course was intense, intensive, overwhelming, exhausting, but extremely rewarding. I am glad that I got a chance to get that experience, and to start my professional development with the lovely tutors of CELT Athens.

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