How can I get a CELTA certificate?
How can I get a CELTA certificate? The CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is awarded to candidates who have successfully completed an approved CELTA course. [...]
What does CELTA certification cost?
What does CELTA certification cost? Course prices vary according to course locations and the type of CELTA course being delivered. In order to obtain a CELTA (Certificate in English Language [...]
TESOL or CELTA
TESOL or CELTA TESOL stands for Teaching English as a Second or Other Language. The CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is one of many TESOL courses / certificates. CELTA [...]
CELTA vs TEFL
CELTA vs TEFL The CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is one of many TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses. CELTA is considered to be the most widely [...]
Where can I find CELTA teaching jobs?
Where can I find CELTA teaching jobs? Many CELTA centres have some sort of jobs board advertising local vacancies. The EL Gazette is a good starting point and there are many TEFL job sites on the [...]
What’s the difference between TEFL and CELTA?
What’s the difference between TEFL and CELTA? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This means that the acronym can be used to describe courses (“TEFL Courses”), teachers (“TEFL [...]
What does CELTA stand for?
What does CELTA stand for? CELTA stands for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. This certificate is issued by Cambridge Assessment (the teaching qualifications arm of the [...]
I have never taught grammar before. Will the input cover this?
We don’t teach you grammar or vocabulary but will help you develop your general language awareness. You will learn a lot about the English language but most of it will come from your experience [...]
I’ve read that it’s a lot of hard work and that there are many sleepless nights. Is it true?
A CELTA course aims to ‘create’ a teacher from scratch in 120 hours so yes, it’s very true that it requires a lot of hard work and commitment. Sleepless nights are not essential, however. The [...]
Am I guaranteed a job once the course has ended?
Unfortunately, not. Having the CELTA will definitely give you the edge over other candidates for jobs as most reputable language schools around the world would usually prefer to interview CELTA [...]
Is there a lot of English Language Teaching work in Portugal?
Portugal is an amazing country and increasingly, a popular destination with people from other countries. Many cities in Portugal, such as Lisbon, thrive on tourism, so locals are very keen to [...]
I’ve been teaching for some time but don’t have a basic qualification. Is CELTA the course for me?
Many candidates who have taught, find the course a very rewarding experience as it’s a chance to hone their skills as well as developing new ones together with the opportunity of getting a [...]
I’ve never taught before. Is the CELTA a good starting point?
Yes, an excellent one. The CELTA is a pre-service course and at least half of our candidates have never stood in front of a group before. Most of our trainers have worked in ELT contexts for 15 [...]
Why should I take the CELTA course at IH in Lisbon?
This is what some of our recent trainees have said about the course: “Because tutors are so amazing and highly qualified. The tutors are available to deal with your queries. They listen to [...]
