Part Time Qualifications - CELTA Programme (23/24)
Course Overview
CELTA stands for 'Certificate in Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages'. This face-to-face course is designed to enable you to teach English as a second or foreign language in the UK or anywhere in the world.
You do not need to have any previous teaching experience. In this
introductory course, you will acquire essential subject knowledge and a range of
practical skills and techniques for teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages. The CELTA is widely recognised and is a level 5 qualification on the
QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework). It follows the University of
Cambridge English approved CELTA syllabus.
Special Offer: Learners who successfully complete the CELTA: Programme 2 (Jan-Jun) will be offered a guaranteed job interview for a summer teaching job at Millfield School. On completion of the role, part of their CELTA fee will also be reimbursed.
What topics are covered?
This course has 5 units and will cover the following areas:
- Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
- Language analysis and awareness
- Languages skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing
- Lesson planning, resources and materials
- Developing teaching skills and professionalism
Frequently asked questions
CELTA stands for 'Certificate in Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages'. This face-to-face course is designed to enable you to teach English as a second or foreign language in the UK or anywhere in the world.
You do not need to have any previous teaching experience. In this
introductory course, you will acquire essential subject knowledge and a range of
practical skills and techniques for teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages. The CELTA is widely recognised and is a level 5 qualification on the
QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework). It follows the University of
Cambridge English approved CELTA syllabus.
Special Offer: Learners who successfully complete the CELTA: Programme 2 (Jan-Jun) will be offered a guaranteed job interview for a summer teaching job at Millfield School. On completion of the role, part of their CELTA fee will also be reimbursed.
This course is aimed at adults aged 20+. You will need to have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education and an English level of C2 on the CFR. No previous teaching experience is required.
If you do not have formal educational qualifications at the level
indicated above or are aged between 18 and 20, we may still accept you if you
can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete the course successfully.
Please note: You will need to successfully complete a language awareness
task and an interview to be accepted on the course.
You will be asked to buy two reference books: one methodology book and one grammar book.
You will gain a CELTA qualification accredited by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE).
The course consists of a minimum of 120 contact hours and is very practical. The Monday sessions focus on skills and methodology and the Wednesday sessions on Teaching Practice. Assessment is continuous and is integrated throughout the course. The two components of assessment are: Teaching Practice (6 hours of assessed Teaching Practice) and Written Assignments (4 assignments spread over the duration of the course).
If your application is successful, you will be invited to an information and interview session where you can ask any questions you may have about the course.
To avoid disappointment, please make sure you apply for your chosen
course early. Decisions regarding running or cancelling a course are made one
week prior to the start of the course.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to find EFL and ESOL jobs in the UK or overseas.
This qualification is not funded, however learners will have the opportunity to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan. For more information, please email info@bathcollege.ac.uk.