CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Barcelona, Spain
Certificate
DURATION
120 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
The CELTA will open the door to a rewarding and enriching career in English teaching that can take you all over the world.
The CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is evaluated and awarded by Cambridge Assessment. It is without doubt the best known and most widely recognised English language teaching qualification in the world.
Embark on an exciting new career or upgrade your current teaching as part of your professional development.
- Input sessions: These classes cover the main aspects of planning and teaching English to adults in different contexts. Topics include classroom management, language analysis, teaching techniques and designing appropriate teaching materials.
- Teaching practice: In the practical component, trainees will apply what they have studied with real classes at two different levels. Furthermore, observation and feedback provides the opportunity to reflect on the elements of successful teaching.
- Evaluation: The CELTA is internally assessed and externally moderated. Assessment consists of a portfolio of observed classes and feedback, and four extended written assignments.
The University of Barcelona consistently ranks among the top institutions nationally, in Europe, and worldwide. Its performance in the most prestigious international rankings reflects excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and global engagement.
- Ranked 1st nationally in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
- Ranked 1st nationally in the THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings
- Ranked 1st nationally and 68th in Europe in the QS World University Rankings
- Ranked 1st nationally and 27th in Europe in the Best Global Universities Rankings
Studying at the University of Barcelona means joining a world-class academic community recognized for its innovation and impact.
- Flexibility: Candidates can choose between different formats (face-to-face or videoconferencing). Part-time courses allow you to work and study at the same time, while full-time, intensive courses enable you to qualify in a shorter time.
- Quality: The CELTA is awarded by Cambridge Assessment, which ensures the standard of one of the leading experts in evaluation in the world.
- Guarantee: The CELTA guarantees teachers have the techniques and confidence to start working effectively as soon as they finish the course.
- Practical experience: Working with real learners in a real classroom environment equips trainees with invaluable skills they will transfer to their working roles.
- Employability: The CELTA is a widely-accepted qualification. Three out of four teaching jobs in language schools worldwide request this qualification as a minimum requirement!
This course is offered in part-time (3 months) and full-time (1 month) formats.