The CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is a certificate issued by Cambridge University which accredits English teachers at an international level. It is aimed at individuals who are interested in initiating a career as English teachers and it is, undoubtedly, the most widely recognized certificate worldwide. Over 10,000 people are awarded this certificate every year.

The CELTA requires a high English level on the part of the candidate. Therefore, it is aimed at native English speakers or candidates with CPE or similar qualification.

It is a practical / theoretical, 150-hour course and includes:

- Learning theories
- Teacher – student relationship
- Different methodologies
- Different teaching techniques
- Class planning
- Development and use of different teaching materials and resources

Candidates are required to teach classes during the course in order to put the knowledge acquired into practice.

http://www.cambridgeesol.org/teaching/celta.htm

Course fee: $1,795.00 USD

Intensive Course May 31, 2010 – June 25, 2010
Intensive Course July 5, 2010 – July 30, 2010
Intensive Course September 6, 2010 – October 1, 2010
Intensive Course November 15, 2010 – December 10, 2010
Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 21:00

Course fee: $1,795.00 USD

Intensive Course August 2, 2010 – August 27, 2010
Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 21:00

Intensive Course:

April 5 – April 30, 2010
May 31 – June 25, 2010
August 2 – August 27, 2010
October 4 – October 29, 2010
November 8 – December 3, 2010