Cambridge CELTA
Cambridge CELTA Certification at IH
CELTA Program is the most widely recognized and highly respected initial English language teaching qualification. The program is awarded by the prestigious Cambridge University (Cambridge English Language Assessment) and opens doors to English language teaching jobs around the world. CELTA at IH Career College is also recognized by TESL Canada.
Who is CELTA For?
CELTA is designed for individuals who aspire to become English language teachers and are looking to acquire the essential skills and knowledge required for effective language instruction.
It is suitable for:
Aspiring Teachers: Those with no prior teaching experience who want to enter the field of English language teaching.
Career Changers: Individuals looking to switch careers and enter the education sector, specifically in teaching English as a second language.
Experienced Teachers: Even experienced teachers can benefit from CELTA to enhance their teaching methods and gain a globally recognized qualification.
Non-Native English Speakers: Non-native English speakers with a high level of English proficiency can also take CELTA to become qualified English language instructors.
Learning Outcomes
- Master the fundamentals of successful teaching
- Develop a diverse skill set for instructing adult English learners
- Accumulate valuable real-world teaching expertise
- Attain a prestigious, globally recognized teaching certification
CELTA – Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – is quite simply the most widely recognized and highly-respected initial English language teaching qualification. The course is awarded by the prestigious Cambridge University (Cambridge English Language Assessment) and opens doors to English language teaching jobs around the world. CELTA at IH Career College is also recognized by TESL Canada.
Learn to teach in beautiful Vancouver with International House, a leader in the development of practical teacher training courses for English teachers.
In fact, International House was the first organization to create a training course specifically for English as a Foreign Language teachers. The first International House Certificate in 1962 formed the basis for the current Cambridge ESOL CELTA qualification. For this reason the IH name is widely respected in the field of language teaching and those who have trained with IH are widely sought after by employers.
Our trainers
Our courses are run by passionate and dedicated teacher training teams who possess a wealth of international experience in both teaching and training. With our trainers you are guaranteed instructions by highly qualified, experienced and professional trainers, with international accreditation and qualifications.
Entry-Level Teaching: Open doors to language schools, tutoring, and online platforms.
Teaching Abroad: Essential for international teaching positions.
Language Schools: In-demand for teaching diverse learners.
Business English: Specialize in corporate language training.
Academic Advancement: Pursue higher qualifications like DELTA.
Online Teaching: Ideal for flexible online platforms.
Higher Salaries: Often translates to better pay and conditions.
Teacher Training: Transition to training future educators.
CELTA jumpstarts English teaching careers with global prospects and room for specialization.
Program Schedule
120 hours of academic study (Including 6 hours of observed teaching practice of real students at two different levels and 6 hours of observed other experienced teachers)
PTIB Approved Program
The CELTA program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills.
In-Person (Full-Time)
4 weeks in duration
Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mixed (In-Person and Online, Full-Time)
4 weeks in duration
Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Online (Part-Time)
10 weeks in duration
Every Saturday – 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
- 19 years of age and above
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Students must reach an IELTS 7.0 or CEFR C1 or equivalent
- Successful completion of interview with a qualified CELTA instructor, either online or in person
Program Dates 2024
In-Person (Full-Time)
- January 15 to February 9 (4 wks)
- June 3 to June 28 (4 wks)
- July 2 to July 26 (4 wks)
Mixed (In-Person and Online, Full-Time)
- March 4 to April 5 (5 wks)
- September 9 to October 11 (5 wks)
Online (Part-Time)
- January 15 to April 19 (14 wks)
- February 26 to May 3 (10 wks)
- May 13 to August 16 (14 wks)
- October 7 to December 13 (10 wks)
Program Dates 2025
In-person (4 weeks)
- May 26 to June 20
- July 7 to August 1
Mixed (4 weeks)
- March 3 to March 28
- August 5 to August 29
- October 6 to October 31
Online (10 weeks)
- February 9 to April 12
- April 19 to June 21
- September 13 to November 15
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*The CELTA program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.