CELTA
Become a Qualified English Teacher with CELTA
The internationally recognised gold standard teacher training qualification awarded by Cambridge.
CELTA stands for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages. It is a professional qualification awarded by Cambridge English and is the most widely recognized and respected certifications for people who want to teach English as a second or foreign language.
Why choose CELTA?
- Study in person or online
- Full-time intensive (4 weeks) or part-time
- Moderated and assessed for quality by Cambridge ESOL
- 120 course contact hours, including 6 hours of assessed teaching practice, with feedback from experienced teacher trainers
- Teaching practice with real students
- Cover both theory and practice: lesson planning, classroom management, language analysis, and how to teach grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- Opens doors to jobs at reputable language schools like the British Council, International House, and others
- Serves as a stepping stone for advanced qualifications like the DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults)
TEFL vs Cambridge CELTA
| TEFL | CELTA |
| Quality varies, unclear for employers what the qualification means | Cambridge standards, every time, a globally recognised qualification |
| Often online only, may or may not include real teaching practice | Hands-on teaching practice online or face-to-face |
| No external moderation | Every course moderated by Cambridge and assessed for quality |
| Employer acceptance varies | Recognised worldwide |
If you're serious about teaching English internationally, CELTA remains the gold standard.
Why choose AKCENT International House Prague?
- AKCENT IH Prague is a member of the International House network of more than 130 schools in 35 countries
- Officially accredited Cambridge teacher training centre and independent CELTA tutor training centre
- Dedicated team of experienced permanent CELTA/DELTA trainers
- Courses run in small groups for a personalized experience
- Over 25 years of teacher training experience offering Cambridge CELTA and DELTA since 1999
- Training centre located in a quiet residential area just 10 minutes from the city centre via excellent, safe and affordable public transport
- Affordable accommodation close to the training centre
- Job opportunities in Prague and worldwide after graduation
More about CELTA in Prague, Czechia
- One of Europe’s safest and most beautiful cities
- Intact historic city centre dating to the 12th century and architecture spanning medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods to art nouveau, cubist, and functionalist
- International student community
- Lower course and living costs than other major hubs like London and Rome
- Excellent and accessible public transport, efficiently connecting the entire city with metro lines, trams, and buses