What is CELTA?
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?
CELTA is the best option if you're serious about teaching English anywhere in the world — either in your own country or abroad.
Here's why many people choose CELTA over other TEFL/TESOL certifications.
1. Internationally Recognized & Respected
- CELTA is moderated, quality controlled, and awarded by Cambridge English, part of the University of Cambridge.
- It's widely accepted by employers across the globe, and often listed as a preferred or required qualification for English language teaching jobs.
2. High Quality & Standardized
- CELTA centers are externally assessed to maintain quality and standardisation. When you have a CELTA certificate, prospective employers know exactly what training your have had.
- Whether you take it in London, Buenos Aires, or online, the training and assessment criteria are consistent.
3. Includes Real Teaching Practice
- You’ll teach real learners who are there to learn, not just do role-plays.
- You'll be observed and receive constructive feedback from professional and qualified teacher trainers — one of the most valuable parts of the course.
4. Solid Foundation in Teaching Skills
- Covers both theory and practice: lesson planning, classroom management, language analysis, and how to teach grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- It gives you practical tools you can use immediately in the classroom.
5. Career Opportunities
- Opens doors to jobs at reputable language schools like the British Council, International House, and others.
- CELTA is considered a stepping stone to advanced qualifications like the DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults).
6. Flexible Study Options
CELTA is available at Akcent IH Prague as:
- Full-time (usually 4–5 weeks)
- Part-time (over several weeks or months)
- Fully online or in-person
7. Suitable for Beginners
- You don’t need prior teaching experience, but
- teachers who have it can benefit enormously from CELTA, and add to their existing university teaching qualifications, either to learn more modern (now also online) classroom methods or to be coached and observed by experienced, Cambridge certified teacher trainers.
- You do need to be fluent in English to a C1 level, and usually at least 18 years old with a level of education that allows you to take on University-level work.
In Short:
If you want a globally respected, high-quality, and practical teaching qualification that gives you strong job prospects and the confidence to teach effectively, CELTA is the best choices you can make.
Course Formats:
At Akcent International House Prague, we offer the CELTA course in several formats to suit different schedules, learning preferences, and lifestyles — but all lead to the same internationally recognized certificate.
Here are the main options:
1. Full-Time (Face-to-Face or Online) Intensive
- Duration: Usually 4 weeks
- Schedule: Intensive, Monday to Friday, full-day commitment
- Best for: People who can take time off work or want to qualify quickly
- Includes: Daily input sessions, lesson planning, teaching practice with real learners, and feedback
2. Part-Time (Face-to-Face or Online)
- Duration: Usually 2 to 10 months
- Schedule: Evenings, weekends, or a mix — varies by course. See our current offer here.
- Best for: People working full-time or with family obligations
- Includes: The same components as full-time, just spread out over a longer period.
| Component |
Hours/Weight |
Purpose |
| Input Sessions |
~120 hours |
Build teaching knowledge and techniques |
| Teaching Practice |
6+ hours |
Practice teaching real learners with feedback |
| Observed Lessons |
6+ hours |
Learn from experienced teachers |
| Written Assignments |
4 (750–1,000 words) |
Apply theory, analyze language, reflect |
| Lesson Planning & Feedback |
Ongoing |
Develop planning and self-evaluation skills |
Assessment:
There is no final exam — you're assessed continuously on your:
- performance in teaching practice
- lesson planning and post-lesson reflection, and participation in peer feedback sessions
- written assignments
- Professionalism, flexibility and attitude to the work on the course
Your final grade is either:
- Pass (by far the most common result)
- Pass B
- Pass A
- Fail (rare, and we will work hard to support struggling trainees)
Why choose CELTA at Akcent International House Prague?
- We are a member of the International House network of more than 130 schools in 35 countries
- We are one of Prague’s major language schools and are able to offer teaching posts to successful CELTA graduates.
- Over 25 years of teacher training experience offering Cambridge CELTA and DELTA.
- Permanent team of enthusiastic, supportive and personable trainers whose mission is to help you pass with the best result possible for you.
- Quiet residential area only 10 minutes from the city centre via excellent, safe, affordable public transport.
- Good-standard of affordable accommodation close to the school