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CELTA – Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 

The gold standard teaching qualification 

TEFL Certificate: The Cambridge CELTA is the undisputed gold standard qualification for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Over 10,000 aspiring and experienced teachers take the CELTA course annually, making it the most in-demand TEFL qualification globally. Our center offers CELTA training, equipping you with the skills employers seek.

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.

Find out all about our various course options

Find out all about our CELTA course options

CELTA fully online courses tuition  €1395*

CELTA in Athens tuition €1265*

10-weeks fully online or mixed mode 
– April 01 - June 07 2024 (only online)
- June 05 - August 07 2024
- September 04-November 09 2024
- October 02 - December 07 2024
4 – week SUPER-intensive courses in Athens
– July 01 – 27 2024
– September  04 – 29 2024
– November 02 – 27 2024
6-week semi-intensive fully online or mixed mode
- June 06 - July 13 2024
- September 03 - October 10 2024 
NEW!
16-week part-time course in Athens
– February 06 – May 23 2024
– September 07 – December 21 2024

* Cambridge assessment fees are included

The content of our course is delivered asynchronously through the Cambridge online platform and all access and study time will be done whenever a candidate has free time.  The days and times of interactive sessions may be adjusted to the needs of different groups of trainees in different time zones but they are usually 6-7 hours long, a full morning afternoon or evening. Attendance to these live sessions is required.

During the live Zoom Meetings 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

The timetable

10-week course:  Live sessions are on one full day a week  a.m. or p.m.   (for approximately 6-7 hours each time) 

6-week course:  Live sessions are on two full days a week  a.m. or p.m.   (for approximately 5 hours each time) for the following.

Here is what a typical day on the course is  like (subject to change depending on number of trainees):

09:00-11:00    Teaching Practices
11:00-11:15       Coffee Break
11:15-12:15       Feedback to Lessons
12:30-13:30     Supported Lesson Planning
14:00-15:00     Online Live Seminar

Workload

10-week course: This is a great option even if you are teaching although it does require setting time aside for study. We estimate an average of about 10 hours working independently on the course content, plus additional hours lesson planning and assignment writing. The days and times of these live, interactive sessions are adjusted to the needs of different groups of trainees in different time zones.

Candidates must study the course content on the Cambridge platform outside online contact time with tutor and students any time or day of the week they have available; they will be required to cover between 3-5 units every week and complete four short assignments during the course.

6-week course:  This is a great option if you are not yet teaching or, if you are, you should choose it if you have a very light teaching schedule. We estimate an average of about 10 hours working independently on the course content, plus additional hours lesson planning and assignment writing. The 6-week course can be quite demanding and it is difficult to follow if you are also working. you will need to set a minimum of about 25 hours per week for attendance, study and lesson planning.

This is a full time course completed over 6 weeks but it has been organised in such a way that you do not need to be in a Zoom meeting all day every day of the weekWe call this a semi-intensive  course to distinguish it from the all day attendance Monday-Friday which is typical of our in-Athens intensive courses.

To participate 

You will need a reasonably fast connection and a laptop or desktop with a web camera. You will also need a noise-cancelling headset with a microphone (not the one you use for your smartphone). This will allow you to participate and teach with no audio and and video issues. Our online/virtual classroom allows participants audio, video, text chat and screen sharing (standard tools in all live classrooms) as well as other great functionalities, such as dividing students into separate rooms in order to do group work.

CELTA fully online courses tuition  €1395*

10-weeks fully online or mixed mode 
– April 01 - June 07 2024 (only online)
- June 05 - August 07 2024
- September 04-November 09 2024
- October 02 - December 07 2024

6-week semi-intensive fully online or mixed mode

- June 06 - July 13 2024
- September 03 - October 10 2024 

 

*Cambridge assessment fees are include

 

About the 4-week course

           Lessons with our volunteer adult learners can be fun!

Full time in person courses are usually completed over four weeks, most of them in the summer months. It's suitable for for loca international student-teachers who are able to come and spend at least four weeks in Athens, ideal for anyone who wants to take advantage of our superb location to also have a great break before or after their course!!!

Timetable

Attendance is every day during weekdays (Monday to Friday); it is an all-day attendance course, usually from 09:00 – 17:00. Here is what a typical day on the intensive CELTA is like:

09:00-11:00     Teaching Practices
11:00-11:30     Coffee Break
11:30-12:30     Feedback to Lessons
12:30-13:30     Supported Lesson Planning
13:30-14:30     Lunch Break
14:30-15:45     Input Seminar 1
16:00-17:00     Input Seminar 2

Workload

During the 4 weeks you will be required to attend all day, write 8 lesson plans, teach 8 assessed lessons and write 4 short assignments all related to the content of the syllabus. They are about 1000 words each and focus on Identifying Learner Needs, Grammar & Vocabulary, Reading or Listening and Professional Development after the course.

            CELTA trainee teacher during Teaching Practice


It is a heavy workload but if you love the fully immersive nature of an intensive course like this, you will reap great benefits!!! Candidates for this option should be free from work obligations and able to commit fully to completing their course.

CELTA in Athens tuition €1265*

4 – week SUPER-intensive courses in Athens
– July 01 – 27 2024
– September  04 – 29 2024
– November 02 – 27 2024

Cambridge assessment fees are included

About the Mixed Mode CELTA  

The blended and mixed mode course options have been introduced as alternatives for those candidates who want to attend online but want to do some or all of their teaching assessments with offline classes

1/ Blended mode course 

The course content is delivered fully online, synchronously* or asynchronously** but the teaching practices are all done face-to-face over a short period (for example over 2 or 3 weeks) or, if the course is  part time, over a longer stretch (for example over 8 – 10 weeks). This course delivery mode is ideal for working teachers who are comfortable learning online but want to experience teaching in face-to-face situations as this suits their local working prospects better.

2/ Mixed mode course 

This means that the course content is delivered fully online, live (synchronously*) or  in self-paced mode (asynchronously** ). Half the teaching practice lessons (4 in number) are taught  face-to-face over a short period (for example over 2 weeks) and the othehalf are taught online, on Zoom. In this way, candidates experience both types of teaching, offline and online.

N.B. Both course delivery options are usually described as blended or hybrid, but Cambridge has introduced the term mixed mode to describe the two different practice teaching options.

How the Courses Work 

Interactive meetings on Zoom are held usually on one full morning or afternoon a week on 10-week courses during the online part of the course. During the face-to face part of the course, sessions may take place twice a week (mixed courses) or four days a week (blended courses)

During the live Zoom Meetings 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

The timetable

Live sessions are on one full day a week  a.m. or p.m.   (for approximately 6-7 hours each time) for the following:

09:00-11:00    Teaching Practices
11:00-11:15     Coffee Break
11:15-12:15     Feedback to Lessons
12:30-13:30     Supported Lesson Planning
14:00-15:00     Online Live Seminar

Workload

This is a great option if you are not yet teaching or, if you are, you should choose it if you have a very light teaching schedule. We estimate an average of about 10 hours working independently on the course content, plus additional hours lesson planning and assignment writing. The 6-week course can be quite demanding and it is difficult to follow if you are also working. you will need to set a minimum of about 25 hours per week for attendance, study and planning

The days and times of these live, interactive sessions are adjusted to the needs of different groups of trainees in different time zones.

Candidates must study the course content on the Cambridge platform outside online contact time with tutor and students any time or day of the week they have available; they will be required to cover between 3-5 units every week and complete four short assignments during the course.

To participate 

You will need a reasonably fast connection and a laptop or desktop with a web camera. You will also need a noise-cancelling headset with a microphone (not the one you use for your smartphone). This will allow you to participate and teach with no audio and and video issues. Our online/virtual classroom allows participants audio, video, text chat and screen sharing (standard tools in all live classrooms) as well as other great functionalities, such as dividing students into separate rooms in order to do group work.

Dates & Tuition

10-weeks fully online or mixed mode 
– April 01 - June 07 2024 (only online)
- June 05 - August 07 2024
- September 04-November 09 2024
- October 02 - December 07 2024

6-week semi-intensive fully online or mixed mode

- June 06 - July 13 2024
- September 03 - October 10 2024 

*Cambridge assessment fees are include

To apply

Download the application form by clicking on this link 

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. Download our CELTA_application and return completed to info@celt.edu.gr
  2. Complete the pre-interview task, a short language assessment which we will send you
  3. Email your answers to info@celt.edu.gr
  4. Arrange a date and time when you can attend an online interview with a course tutor.
  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 get accepted

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.

What you can for your tech skills 

Whether you are registering for an online or blended/mixed-mode course, or for a face-to-face course, technology is here to stay and help TEFL teachers do a better job. All our CELTA trainees are invited to attend the following course completely free of charge for our trainees to help them with learning and teaching in a virtual classroom (or use technology in their offline classes).

Teaching Languages Online course

On the online on mixed mode course options, you will need to learn and teach using Zoom or another similar platform. This course will help you with some of the basics of teaching in a live classroom.

Useful websites for preparation

Our free CELTA preparation wiki

Has useful links for grammar preparation and improvement of your language skills.

The ESOL Foundation website free grammar learning page

If you are worried about your knowledge of grammar, you will find some useful introductory grammar units on - they are simple and clear and will help you with terminology if this worries you.

 

Why Choose CELT Athens for Your CELTA Course?

CELT Athens: Your Gateway to a Rewarding TEFL Career

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’ve trained an impressive cohort of over 4,000 teachers, equipping them for success in both the private and public sectors.

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.

Experience – Quality – Creativity – Top Tutors – Top Reputation

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

 

Some recent trainee reviews

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

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!

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 tut... 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!

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 w... 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!

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 wh... 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.

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 r... 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

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, and... 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! 

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 equip... 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. 

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 conf... 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.

Irena Saric ESL teacher, ELI Schools Drogheda, Ireland CELTA Online 2022