CELTA

Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults — Your Passport to a New World of Teaching Opportunities

• General Information
• Course Information
• Fees & Dates
• Terms & Conditions
• How to Book your CELTA Course
• Any Questions?
• Contact Us
• Oxford House Club
• Unsure about your language awareness skills?

General Information

What is CELTA?

CELTA is the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. It is an initial qualification for people who want to become professional teachers of English as a foreign language. CELTA is accepted throughout the world by organisations which employ English language teachers. It is also recognised by the British Council and the British Institute of English Language Teaching. More than 7,000 candidates complete a CELTA course each year.

Who is CELTA for?

CELTA is suitable for those with little or no teaching experience. It is suitable for anyone who wishes to teach English as a foreign language to adults or work in ELT within the UK or overseas. Candidates come from all walks of life. Many are recent university graduates, but others are already qualified as teachers of other subjects or are professionals looking for a change of career or rewarding career break. Most candidates see CELTA as the starting point of a long-term career in English language teaching. For students working on their gap year, CELTA is a passport to teaching overseas and an ideal way to travel the world whilst developing new skills.

Can anyone enrol on a CELTA course at Oxford House College?

You do not need formal qualifications or any previous teaching experience to enrol on our CELTA course. We recommend that you should have a good standard of education equivalent to that required for higher education. You do not need to have English as your first language, but must have a good understanding of English that will enable you to teach at a range of levels.

Where can I stay during the course?

If you need accommodation in London whilst studying your CELTA, our Accommodation Officer can arrange various types of accommodation. Find out more.

About University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

CELTA is part of a family of professional and academic examinations run by Cambridge ESOL. The Cambridge ESOL examinations are known all over the world and are recognised by universities, employers and national education authorities in many countries. They are managed by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) - one of the world's largest and best known educational assessment agencies.

Every year, more than one million people take Cambridge ESOL examinations at all levels, from beginners to educational professionals. They take them in order to improve their employment prospects, to seek further education, to prepare themselves to travel or live abroad, or because they want an internationally recognised qualification which shows their abilities.

The range of Cambridge ESOL examinations includes General English and specialist examinations in Business English and English for Academic Purposes, as well as tests for young learners and a suite of certificates and diplomas for language teachers.

Apart from CELTA and DELTA, Oxford House College, London offers a variety of Cambridge ESOL examinations.

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Course Information

For full CELTA course information, including syllabus, assessment information, grading system, college facilities and teaching practice guidelines, please download our brochure:

Click here to download full Course Information (PDF)

How long is the CELTA course?

CELTA is a full-time intensive course lasting 4 weeks. It can also be taken on a part-time basis over 13 weeks. Course content and assessments are identical for either option.

What is the timetable?

Full-time courses are 10:15– 18:30, Monday – Friday. During the summer (Jun-Sept), full-time courses are 12:30 - 20:30. Part-time courses are 18:30 – 21:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10:30 – 16:00 on six alternate Saturdays. Please see Fees and Dates for details.

What should I do before the course starts?

When you enrol on a course we will send you a pre-course task and a pre-course reading list – this will give you an awareness of all the CELTA course themes.

Click here to see pre-course task in detail

What does the CELTA course cover?

The Oxford House College, London CELTA course is designed for people with little or no previous teaching experience.

During the course, you will develop familiarity with the principles of effective teaching and a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners.

The course includes teaching practice, observation of experienced teachers in the classroom and completion of a range of practically focused written assignments.

You will receive training and support from fully qualified and experienced ELT professionals. You will also have access to library resources including professional books, publications, multimedia titles and Internet access.

Click here to see a sample of Full Time TimeTable.

Click here to see a sample of Part Time TimeTable.

Is there an examination?

You are assessed continuously during the course and there is no final examination. An external assessor, who is appointed by University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) moderates each course.

There are three components of assessment: Teaching Practice, Written Assignments and Professional Development. We will help you prepare thoroughly for each assessment.

• Assessment of Teaching Practice: You will teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two levels of ability. The assessment is based on your overall performance at the end of the six hours.
• Written Assignments: There are four written assignments to complete. Two assignments explore aspects of teaching and learning English at an adult level, one involves work on the language system of English and one is a reflection on classroom teaching. Your written work is moderated by an external assessor appointed by UCLES.
• Professional Development: This is based on your overall performance and commitment during the course. We will provide you with regular feedback on your development throughout your training.

To be successful, you must pass all components. There are three grades - Pass, Pass 'B' and Pass 'A'.

Successful candidates receive a Certificate awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.

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Please read the attached PDF flyer for further information and visit the Cactus website to start your ELA course.

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Fees & Dates

Click here for course dates and fees

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Terms & Conditions

Please note that enrolment on our courses is subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. Deposits are non-refundable.
2. The balance of course fees must be paid no later than 15 working days before the first day of the course. Should this fee not reach us on time you will automatically be placed on a reserve list and risk losing your place if someone pays this fee before you. There will be no right to a refund of your deposit. We will make other arrangements for you if yours is a late booking or your interview date is within 3 weeks of the start of your course.
3. If you postpone the starting date of your course giving:
   • more than 4 weeks notice, no penalty.
   • between 2 and 4 weeks notice, you will forfeit our original course fee deposit which must be paid again.
   • less than 2 weeks notice, you will forfeit your deposit and £150 of your course fee, which must be paid again. You also lose the finding fee, and homestay deposit (if applicable) if you book accommodation in London and give less than 7 day’s notice of cancellation.
     Please note that it is not permissible to postpone the start date of your course more than once. However, if you do postpone, you can begin on any later course within the period of one year from your original start date.
4. If you cancel:
   • more than 4 weeks before the course starts - full refund of course fees .
   • between 2 and 4 weeks before the course starts - 50% refund of course fees.
   • less than 2 weeks - 0% of course fees excluding non-refundable deposit. You also lose the finding fee, and homestay deposit (if applicable) if you book accommodation in London and give less than 7 day’s notice of cancellation.
5. Please note that there will be no right to any refund if you leave the course once it has started. However, in the case of extreme or unavoidable circumstance such as serious illness, we may allow you to join a later course upon payment of a second course deposit (£150). Dates would be mutually agreed between you and Oxford House College. Courses may only be deferred once.
6. Oxford House College cannot be held liable for any losses to trainees other than those covered by its public liability insurance for its London office. Trainees taking courses outside their home country are strongly advised to take medical / personal effects / cancellation, etc. insurance to cover themselves. Trainees should not purchase their flight tickets for overseas courses more than three weeks in advance of the course starting date. The College cannot be held responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings.
7. Please note that in arranging accommodation, Oxford House College is acting as the supplier’s agent.
8. On part time courses, some Mondays may be replaced by Wednesdays or Saturdays if there are any course bank holidays. Courses may begin on a Tuesday where there is a bank holiday on the Monday. Course dates are subject to change but trainees will be notified before the start of the course of any changes.
9. Your fees cover the following: CELTA course training; formal assessments; use of the library and study materials; Internet access.
10. Trainees will be liable for any damage caused through negligent use of Oxford House College equipment.

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How to Book your CELTA Course

We have made it fast and simple for you to register for your CELTA course at Oxford House College, London. You may:

• Book your course in person
  If you are in London, just visit us at the college any weekday between 08:30 - 20:30 on weekdays and 08:30 - 17:00 on Saturdays. Our friendly staff will answer any questions and help you complete your CELTA Enrolment Form.
• Book by telephone
  Call us on + 44 (0) 20 7580 9785 to discuss all aspects of your CELTA course and make bookings.
• Book over the Internet, by post or fax
  You may download our CELTA Enrolment Form (PDF) or request it by post, fax or e-mail. You may then complete the details and return it to us.

Once we have received your completed form, we will contact you regarding the next stage of application. This is a short interview which can take place either at the college or over the telephone if you are an overseas candidate. There is no charge for interviews.

Payments:

We accept payments by:

• Cash: in person only - do not send cash through the post.
• Cheque: in person only – made payable to Oxford House College Education Ltd. If not a UK cheque, then it must be drawn on a UK-based bank
• Credit and Debit Cards - all major cards accepted, except Diners Club and American Express.
• Bank Transfer: direct to our account: Royal Bank of Scotland, 62/63 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8DL, Account 16298827 / Oxford House College Education Ltd., Sort Code 15-10-00. Please note that your bank may charge a small additional fee for using this service. For International transfers, the Swift Code is RBOSGB2L and the IBAN Code is GB72RBOS15100016298827.
  

Once we have received your payment, we will issue you with a receipt for your records.

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Any Questions?

Training to pass your CELTA certificate is a major step in your professional development. It can be the start of a rewarding international career or open new opportunities that you never knew existed. We understand that you may have many questions about CELTA. So, whatever your questions, no matter how large or small, please feel free to contact our CELTA Officer Tel: +44 (0) 20 7580 9785 or e-mail celta@oxfordhouse.co.uk

We look forward to presenting you with your passport to a new career.

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Contact Us

Our staff are fully experienced in speaking with international candidates and have a caring approach to your education and welfare. Whatever your question, no matter how large or small, we will always provide a fast answer. Contact us today:

CELTA Officer
Oxford House College
28 Market Place
London
United Kingdom
W1A 8AW

Telephone: + 44 20 7580 9785
Fax: + 44 20 7323 4582
E-mail: celta@oxfordhouse.co.uk

Please call between the hours of 08:30 - 20:30 on weekdays and 08:30 - 17:00 on Saturdays.

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Oxford House Club

Your CELTA course fees include free lifetime membership of the Oxford House Evening Seminar Club. This monthly event is the ideal opportunity to listen to celebrated ELT speakers talk about the latest developments in teaching methodology and practice. Sessions combine theory with practice. Previous speakers include Michael Swan, Mike McCarthy, Susan Kay and Mario Rinvolucri.

• Oxford House Club Schedule for 2007: click here to download latest event and speaker details (PDF)
• Membership Request: Click here to download a membership form (PDF)
• Seminar Tickets: If you are not preparing to take CELTA through Oxford House but wish to attend the next seminar, please contact us for tickets.
  

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