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CELTA Course with Teaching House: Locations Throughout the Globe!

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Location

Multiple Locations +8

United States of America
- Boston
- Washington D.C.
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- New York
- Miami
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
Spain
- Seville
- Madrid
- Barcelona
South Africa
- Cape Town
Northern Ireland
- Belfast
Mexico
- Playa del Carmen
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
Colombia
- Medellin
- Bogota
Canada
- Vancouver
- Toronto
Australia
- Melbourne

Length

120 hours

Training Type

Online

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Program Details

Teaching Practicum

No

Job Placement

No

Certifications

CELTA

Housing

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Pricing

Starting Price

1500

Last Updated: Nov 07, 2019

Last Reviewed: Apr 28, 2023

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About Program

Globally recognized and accredited by the University of Cambridge, the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is a highly regarded TEFL program among employers across the globe. Offered at several Teaching House locations worldwide, the CELTA course offers an intense and detailed curriculum which is taught and overseen by experienced teacher trainers who will help you learn the most effective teaching methods. You will learn by teaching real non-native speakers and implementing the skills taught to you into your lesson plans. Considered a rigorous yet highly rewarding program, the CELTA course will prepare you for a successful English language teaching career.

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4.80 Rating

based on 45 reviews

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5 rating 84.44%
4 rating 13.33%
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2 rating 2.22%
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Instruction 4.9
Support 4.9
Value 4.65
Academic Rigor 4.35
Job Assistance 4.4

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Just being there on the course made some great memories, it was a wonderful experience and a chance to learn something new. The course itself was a bit hard specially during week 3, but it is worth all the lack of sleep and tension. After the course, when I got back to my routine and work I realized that having CELTA was the best decision of my life, not only do I apply the teaching methods into my lessons, but also apply the patience I learned and problem solving techniques to my personal level.
On the course, my tutors were very nice, patient and helpful. My colleagues were supportive and the students were always excited to have a new lesson.
On a personal level, knowing that I passed the course and have that certificate in my hand can always boost my self-esteem. It also helps with job interviews.
I always say you never know what CELTA is until you've tried it. I highly recommend this course, its worth the effort.

What would you improve about this program?

Week 3 was super intense. Although I was able to finish both assignments on time, I wouldn't mind adding a few more days to give us (students) more time to be able to work in a better way.

If you must take the CELTA course, this is the one to take. I do recommend, however, if you have the time and the resources, that you take the less intensive one, if only for your sanity. This is one INTENSIVE class. Note that word. INTENSIVE. Believe it.

Highlights: Magnificent staff. Friendly, courteous, helpful, resilient in the face of student meltdown, generous, thoughtful, unfailingly pleasant. (insert further encomiums here at your leisure).

Difficulties: Less than stellar printer/copier/computer to student ratio. The one copier was overworked. The joint could do with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker as well.

I may have neglected to stress how intensive this course is. Just in case, let me once again reiterate another time [sic] that this course is intensive. Nevertheless, the result is worth every penny and shredded nerve.

What would you improve about this program?

More copier/printers, please!

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From the very first day I contacted TH everything went smoothly thanks to the very high degree of professionalism and dedication of the TH staff. I cannot think of any step in the process of taking the CELTA at TH New York that wasn't adressed in the most efficient and friendliest manner.
I have to say that by the end of the second week of the the 4-week intensive program I encountered difficulties to cope with the workload and tasks deadlines. I talked to my CELTA tutor about it and she provided unfailing support and encouragements.

What would you improve about this program?

The CELTA is about teaching adults but over the past year and a half, after completing my CELTA I've taught both adults and children. Teaching children wasn't my primary target but I almost had no choice if I wanted to work.
Even though we talked a little about teaching children, I think including a thicker chapter on how to adapt the CELTA method and techniques to children would be useful.

The entire course was very intensive but fun and rewarding. The students were the key motivation on constantly trying to improve my lesson plans and teaching skills in the classroom. The teachers at CELTA were all helpful and were willing to help you if you had any questions or if you were struggling in a specific area. I believe there should be more than one copy machine because it wasn't fun when everyone wanted to use it at the same time. Overall, great experience. CELTA helped prepare me for my interview and current job abroad. I am a much more confident teacher thanks to CELTA!

What would you improve about this program?

Just get another copy machine and the CELTA course level of stress will decrease a lot more for the students.

I was at my location from the moment the school opened to the second it closed. TH has many resources and I fully utilized them. This is key. I would spend two evenings/days doing each lesson plan as that is how long you need to create a through lesson plan. The best part of the experience, besides making new friends, is all the feedback one gets from their trainers. The feedback is beneficial and is constructed in a way to help you and your classmates.

What would you improve about this program?

I would have to say more time with the trainers. They work until 6pm and nothing more. It would be nice if they held office hours or were free during the lunch hour. It is hard to get one-on-one time with your trainers.

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Questions & Answers

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Will the program help me find a job once I've finished?

Teaching House is not a placement organization, so the organization does not find placements for their students/graduates, but they offer excellent job listings and have an extensive network of former CELTA students who are willing and able to offer advice or suggestions. During the course, the trainers help hone your resume and interview skills, and they are happy to answer job-related questions...

By Heather Suffron on November 10, 2017

How abundant are positions for teaching ESL to business people?

There are so many positions out there to teach English to businesses/ business professionals. I have taught several classes myself- in fact they were always the best classes to teach! One thing to keep in mind is that most companies will hire an ESL teacher for their employees through a language school. The reason for this is that companies want to make sure they are getting the best quality of...

By Victoria Kreps on July 20, 2016

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

I knew from a young age that working with children was a passion of mine. It wasn’t until later in life that the opportunity presented itself for this to happen. While traveling the world, I was in a café in Montevideo, Uruguay and began a conversation with an elderly woman who was a professor. During our conversation, we began speaking about CELTA and how it seemed like it would be the perfect tool for me to achieve my goals.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The CELTA program provided everything that I needed to complete this course. The assessors were fantastic during the course, providing us everything we needed to complete the written assignments, as well as to prepare for our teaching practices. The students in the class were also great to work with and it was a real teamwork-like atmosphere.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I would let them know that they need to be prepared to put aside and on hold everything in their life for that month. This is a class that requires 100% of your attention and if you aren't fully invested with the right mindset, it will crush you.

I would advise them to not think that, because they are a native speaker, this will be an easy class (that is the mindset I somewhat went in with). Don't make the same mistake.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

Each morning begins with an 1:15 input session followed by a 15 minute break. You then have 45 minutes for TP time, which is where you brainstorm/start putting together your next lesson plan. Then another 1:15 input session followed by an hour lunch break.

The afternoon is 2 hour class of teaching to real English students - every other day you are teaching a 40-60 min lesson. Followed by the teaching, you have an hour group feedback discussion, which is extremely beneficial.

You also have about 1 writing assignment a week or 2, depending if you have resubmissions to do. Everything is spaced out accordingly and you are always told what needs to be done.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I have travelled significantly, so I am excited to begin the journey of actually living abroad and beginning a life internationally.

Is there any other advice you'd like to share with prospective travelers?

Be open to all opportunities and do plenty of research on where you would like to end up and why.

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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Nahal was born and raised in Iran and came to the US to finish her college education. She has a Master's in Chemical Engineering and has worked in Silicon Valley and for Microsoft in Seattle.

Nahal studied English as a Second Language from Kindergarten to college, and started studying French on her own with a private tutor and continued for several years. She also speaks some Japanese from one year of living in Tokyo, and some Arabic from studying the Koran in elementary school and from the connections with her own Farsi language. Her love of languages culminated in her decision to take the CELTA course at Teaching House New York, and she later became a Local Center Administrator and managed satellite centers in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Learning the business side of running an ESL teacher training school has provided Nahal an opportunity to be in direct contact with candidates from their first inquiry to their graduation, and gives her the opportunity to witness their success stories on blogs and social media -- an experience she finds incredibly rewarding.

What is your favorite travel memory?

During my last visit to my home country of Iran, my brother and I ventured off to one of Tehran's busiest squares and bazaars - Tajrish. There we found a small ice cream store selling my most favorite dessert of all time, "paaloodeh shiraz" or Persian noodle dessert. This is an unusual dessert made with vermicelli-sized noodles, mixed in a semi-frozen syrup made from sugar and rose water that is similar to a sorbet, often served with lime juice.

Eating it always reminds me of walking outside on a warm summer night in my birth city Shiraz. This store's paaloodeh shiarzi was one of the best I had had in a long time! As I sat at the cafe eating paaloodeh, I reminisced about the great memories of my childhood and travels to my birth city. It is amazing how a specific taste can trigger a great number of memories and past experiences!

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How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I communicate daily with many people from around the world on various media such as snap engage, phone and email, who are interested in taking the CELTA course or English classes. I have learned to be patient and meticulous in answering their questions with the recognition that they may be communicating from a different culture with a very different background.

I strive to be completely present with the person on the other side and give them 110% of my attention in order to address all their questions. I realize that many people might be making life-changing decisions by taking the CELTA course and starting on a new path. Therefore, I make sure they have the most accurate and timely information.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

We have a very loyal ESL student from China, Shi Hua, who registers for every ESL class and has been returning for 2+ years. He is a Chinese immigrant here in New York City. When his wife passed away, he started taking classes with us as part of the teaching practice English lessons of the CELTA Certification program.

We have been a stable reference point for him, always welcoming him to our classes. I feel he is not only improving his knowledge of the English language, but also making new friends and having an enjoyable pastime. At first, Shi Hua was shy to participate in end of course parties but now he is one of the first ones at the party and shares delicious treats from China with all the other students.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would love to travel to the various locations and centers to train new employees. Not only would I become familiar with our other locations first hand, but I would also enjoy meeting my colleagues in person. I would especially enjoy visiting London, Oxford, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Each center/city offers a unique experience for the students, both with their location and their personnel. For me personally, it would be wonderful to put a face to the voice of those I work with on a daily basis.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

Doing whatever it takes to make sure the trainees have the best CELTA training experience and that the ESL students learn and improve their knowledge of the English language. Our trainers bring a vast experience of teaching abroad to their classrooms which is greatly appreciated by the trainees.

Whenever one of our graduates calls, writes, or stops by to tell us of their great adventure as an ESL teacher, I feel proud and happy.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

A successful company continues to strive to be the best in their field. There is a collaborative and inclusive environment where ideas and suggestions are taken into consideration and everyone is encouraged to have fun while getting the job done.

At Teaching House we take our graduates' feedback very seriously. We read and address each of the reviews with the goal to be best in class in the teacher training industry.

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About Teaching House

Begin your career as an English language teacher with Teaching House. Established in 2006, Teaching House hosts a number of facilities that offer extensive training in English language teaching. Teaching House offers full-time, part-time and semi-intensive courses for the Cambridge University accredited CELTA certificate, one of the most...