Program Overview
DELIVERY
- In-Person (88 West Pender Campus)
- In-Person and Online (Mixed)
- Online
BROCHURE
TUITION
Full-Time (Mixed): $2,395
Part-time (Online): $2,295
DURATION
Full-Time (Mixed): 5 Weeks
Part-time (Online): 10-14 Weeks
PROGRAM CONTACT
- Tuition amounts shown are from the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change.
Cambridge CELTA Certification at IH
The CELTA, formally known as the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, stands as the foremost and globally esteemed entry-level qualification in the field of English language teaching. This prestigious certification is conferred by none other than Cambridge University, specifically through Cambridge English Language Assessment, and serves as a passport to English language teaching opportunities spanning the globe. Moreover, the CELTA program at IH Career College holds the distinguished recognition of TESL Canada, further underscoring its credibility and value in the realm of English language education.
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
- Receive an invaluable, internationally recognized teaching certificate
- In-depth knowledge of English language components.
- Proficiency in teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Ability to create effective lesson plans.
- Classroom management skills.
- Improved personal language skills.
- Assessment and feedback expertise.
- Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.
- Reflective teaching practice for ongoing improvement.
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.
In Person
This is an in-person class with a mix of teaching practice in a face-to-face classes. Trainees must be in Vancouver to take this format.Classes are held Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00.
Mixed
Full-time Mixed (5 weeks):  This is a mixed in-person  and online course teaching with practice in both face-to-face classes and in an online class environment. Trainees must be in Vancouver to take this format.Classes are held Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00.
Online:
All online CELTA courses are a mix of live online sessions over Zoom, which includes the teaching practice, and asynchronous study on the CELTA Moodle platform.
Full-time Online (6 weeks): Â Â Â Currently not offered.
Part-time Online (10 weeks):    This is a fully online course. The live sessions are held on Zoom every Tuesday and  Thursday from 17:00 to 21:00 Vancouver local time.
Part-time Online (14 weeks): Â Â Â This is a fully online course. The live sessions are held on Zoom every Saturday from 9:00 to 14:30 Vancouver local time. There is one evening per week where live session is also held with the trainers.
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.
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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.
Certainly, here are the subheadings bolded:
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.
- Students must complete high school or be a mature student 18 years and above
- 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 Information
Regular Course Fee:
- Full-Time (In-Person): $2,395
- Full-Time (Mixed): $2,395
- Part-time (Online): $2,295
- Cambridge Fee: $450
Intakes, Length & Delivery
- Full-Time (In-Person):
- January 15 to February 9 (4 weeks)
- June 3 to June 28 (4 weeks)
- July 2 to July 26 (4 weeks)
- Full-Time (Mixed):
- March 4 to April 5 (5 weeks)
- September 9 to October 11 (5 weeks)
- Part-time (Online):
- Jan 15 to Apr 19 (14 weeks)
- Feb 26 to May 3 (10 weeks)
- May 13 to Aug 16 (14 weeks)
- Sep 16 to Dec 20 (14 weeks)
- Oct 7 to Dec 13 (10 weeks)
How to Apply
Daily Schedule
Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00.
CELTA is an intensive course designed to maximize your time and to thoroughly prepare you for your future teaching.
- Full-time course with 120 contact hours over the duration of the course
- Held from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, in person. Inquire for online schedule
- 6 hours of observed teaching practice of real students at two different levels
- 6 hours observing other experienced teachers
| Time | Session | Description |
| 9:00 – 10:15 | Input session #1: Classroom management | Every day there are two input session given by one of the course tutors. Input sessions cover a range of topics dealing with learner needs, language, skills, teaching techniques, planning, professional development, etc. All CELTA centres create their input sessions to cover the syllabus set out by Cambridge. |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Break | |
| 10:30 – 11:45 | Input session #2: | |
| Teaching reading | ||
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Teaching Practice Preparation | This time is devoted to providing you support for your upcoming lessons. There is one trainer for a maximum of six candidates to ensure ample time for individualized support. As the course progresses, you will learn to become more autonomous and to plan more independently, just like in the real teaching world! |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch | A much needed break and a chance to make any last minute preparations for your lessons! |
| 1:30 – 3:30 | Teaching Practice | Teaching Practice is when you literally practice teaching with a specially arranged group of students; it’s the time to try out the ideas you’ve seen or learned in input and it’s a chance for you to develop your teaching and get feedback on what you do. For half the course you will be teaching elementary students and for half the course intermediate students. Likewise, one tutor will observe half of your lessons and another tutor the other half. Each candidate teaches a total of eight lessons over the four weeks. |
| 3:30 – 3:45 | Break | A short break and a chance to reflect on the lessons that have just taken place. |
| 3:45 – 4:30 | Feedback | With your peers and tutor, this session is a chance to discuss the lessons, build upon the strengths, and look at areas for improvement and possible ideas for doing so. |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Wrap-up | 30 minutes at the end of day for any final questions, course admin, or anything else that needs to be discussed. You might even get out early from time to time! |
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