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Cambridge CELTA
(100% online, part-time)

Unable to commit to a full-time course? Take your CELTA course online over 14 weeks.

What is the 100% Online Part-Time CELTA course?

Looking for the most recognised and respected certification to teach English as a foreign language but you can’t study full-time? Are you unable to travel to a centre and you prefer the convenience of studying from home? The online part-time CELTA course could be for you.

Whether you are working full-time, have a family at home or simply have other commitments, we have a schedule to suit you and your time zone. We offer a variety of part-time options. You can choose between doing your teaching practice on Mon/Wed, Tues/Thurs, Fridays only, Saturdays only, or Sundays only.

All elements of the online CELTA course will be provided remotely and you will need to dedicate 15-20 hours per week to the course. You will receive training via the Cambridge learning platform and deliver your classes via Zoom. By the end of the course, you will feel confident delivering English as a Foreign Language lessons with the knowledge and tools to impress your students and employer.

The qualification itself has exactly the same depth of study and recognition as our full-time and face-to-face options and the certificate does not mention the modality of the course.

Find out why we have an average recommendation rating of 9.4 and join our community of over 1500 online CELTA graduates now working worldwide by taking this course with us.

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Included with your CELTA course is our comprehensive, lifelong careers service. This makes our CELTA course great value for money compared to many other course providers.

Online Part-Time CELTA Course Overview

  • A prestigious, internationally recognised TEFL qualification 
  • Study 100% online over 14 weeks – ideal for those with other commitments
  • 6 hours observed online teaching practice with real adult students
  • 15–20 hours in total per week of training, teaching practice and home study
  • Convenient and flexible—study from anywhere 
  • Course for native and non-native English speakers
  • Training for teaching adults and young learners
  • Dynamic workshops and input sessions via our online learning platform
  • Video observations of face-to-face classes
  • A positive, dynamic and supportive learning environment
  • World-class, experienced tutors
  • Comprehensive careers service

The 100% Online Part-Time CELTA Course

The Cambridge CELTA is one of only two TEFL qualifications that are listed by the British Council as an acceptable teaching qualification that meets their standards and requirements. Around 75% of employers request the Cambridge CELTA certification. So, being a qualified CELTA teacher immediately puts you at an advantage to many other teachers worldwide.

If you would like to teach English abroad, this is possibly the best way you can start. We have been training teachers since 1998 and we are ready to help you gain your internationally recognised TEFL certification too.

Whether you are working full time, have a family at home or just have other commitments, this flexible study option could be for you. The part-time online CELTA course is delivered via the Cambridge learning platform, and you will work through the content week-by-week. You will receive a total of 90 hours of contact time with your tutor, completing your teaching practice or observing other teachers. The rest of the time, you will be able to work through the content on the platform or self-study.

On Mon/Wed, Tues/Thurs, Fridays only, Saturdays only, or Sundays only (depending on the schedule you have chosen), you will attend live lessons, complete your teaching practice and observe other teachers. Trainees are required to attend all timetabled sessions, every week, for the full 14 weeks.

Input is flexible and you will be able to access the online content on a day and time which suits you. You can expect to spend around 10–15 hours each week reading content, watching videos, participating in the forum, and completing assignments. Each week you will complete different modules including (but not limited to): lesson planning, classroom management, checking understanding, pronunciation, and error correction.

In total, you will need to dedicate around 15–20 hours per week, including the teaching practice. We do not record and share any sessions externally or with other trainees (unless prior permission has been granted) meaning your privacy is guaranteed.

At the start of the part-time online CELTA course, you will be divided into small teaching practice groups (4–6 trainees) and assigned an experienced tutor to guide you during your teaching practice. You will receive one-to-one support planning your classes, and your tutor will observe you and give you feedback on the classes you teach. You will also have the opportunity to observe your peers and give them feedback on their classes. You will teach a minimum of 6 hours in total to groups of between 6 and 12 students from all over the world. Our CELTA trainees find the teaching practice challenging and also very rewarding.

All classes will be delivered via our online platform, Zoom, and you will teach a minimum of two levels. We also provide training on teaching in a face to face context through video observations and discussion. This means that by the end of the course you will be prepared for teaching both online and face to face classes. Find out more in our our article about how the teaching practice works on our 100% online CELTA course.

During your chosen teaching practice schedule, you will complete your online teaching practice with real adult students. You will either be teaching on this day or observing a peer.

The schedule will vary depending on the day(s) of your course and the timetable you choose:

Schedule for Mon/Wed OR Tues/Thurs course
Early Option (10:15–14:00 Spain time) Late Option (17:15–21:00 Spain time)
10:15–
11:15
Live Lesson (Monday OR Tuesday only, depending on the schedule you have chosen) 17:15–18:15 Live Lesson (Monday OR Tuesday only, depending on the schedule you have chosen
11:15–
11:30
Break 18:15–18:30 Break
11:30–
12:00
Lesson Planning Support 18:30–19:00 Lesson Planning Support
12:00–
13:30
Teaching Practice 19:00–20:30 Teaching Practice
13:30–
14:00
Feedback 20:30–21:00 Feedback

 

Schedule for Friday OR Saturday OR Sunday course
Early Option (10:00–17:00 Spain time) Late Option (16:00–23:00 Spain time)
10:00–
13:10
Teaching Practice 16:00–
17:00
Live Lesson
13:10–
13.30
20-Minute Break 17:00–
20:10
Teaching Practice
13:30–
14:30
Feedback 20:10–
21:00
50-Minute Break
14:30–
15:30
Lesson Planning Support 21:00–
22:00
Feedback
15:30–
16:00
30-Minute Break 22:00–
23:00
Lesson Planning Support
16:00–
17:00
Live Lesson    

It is not necessary to have a university degree, to be a native speaker of English, to speak a foreign language, or to have any previous teaching experience. To be considered for the part-time online CELTA course, you will need to:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be educated to the standard required for entry into higher education (e.g., “A-levels” in the UK, a high school diploma in the US/Canada). 
  • Be in good enough health to deal with the demands of an intensive training course.
  • Demonstrate your ability to cope with the academic demands of the course (assessed via the application process).
  • Have the computer skills required for online study (e.g., sharing files using cloud storage, preparing a PowerPoint presentation, taking a screenshot, etc.).
  • Have a C1.2 (high C1) or C2 level of English.

 

While we do not require any certificates, we have included a table below showing what score would be required to achieve a C1.2 level of English on different exams:

Cambridge C1 Advanced

Cambridge C2 Proficiency

Cambridge IELTS

TOEFL iBT

Grade A or B and no less than 180 in any paper

Grade A, B or C and no less than 180 in any paper

Overall band score 7.5 and no less than 7.0 in any skill

Overall score 105 and no less than 25 in any skill

Your English level will be assessed throughout the application process.

Some prior knowledge of English grammar is beneficial and will increase your chances of being accepted onto the course and passing your assessments.

We will provide you with a free 20-hour pre-course task which will help you familiarise yourself with English grammar and get prepared for the course.

During the part-time online CELTA course, you will also learn more about English grammar. We believe in learning through involvement and in your grammar and language awareness sessions you will mostly experience a workshop approach, where your tutor acts as a “facilitator/animator” rather than as a lecturer. 

First, complete the application form. We will check your application and get in touch within one working day to send you a pre-interview task (grammar and language awareness).

Once you have completed the pre-interview task, you will be able to select the day and time of your online interview.

During the online interview, we will ask you about the pre-interview task, your background and reasons for wanting to take the course. We will make sure that the course is a good fit for you and vice versa. 

If accepted, you will receive a full place offer and information about how to secure your place on the course via email.

No. The official CELTA certificate does not mention the modality of your course. 

Graduates of our CELTA courses typically go on to work in private language schools or private private tuition. You will be able to teach adult or young learner students online or around the world. One of the great things about the CELTA qualification is that once you have it, you can work anywhere (visa permitting). The qualification does not expire, it is for life.

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the course and there is no final examination. The CELTA course also takes into consideration various aspects of professionalism and professional development.

These include:

Responsible and professional attitude to learning
Responsible and professional attitude to planning and teaching of your lessons
Punctuality and organisation
Willingness to respond to feedback and adjust your own teaching appropriately
Overall progress and professionalism in the field

 

The two types of assessment are:

1. Teaching practice

You will teach online for a total of 6 hours, working with adult classes at a minimum of two levels of ability. Assessment is based on your overall performance.

2. Written assignments

You will complete four written assignments (each 750–1,000 words). These focus on:

  • analysing and responding to adult learner needs
  • analysing language for teaching purposes
  • teaching language skills
  • reflecting on classroom teaching

The CELTA Certificate

CELTA Certificate

The CELTA certificate is awarded to candidates who satisfy all assessment criteria and complete all course requirements. These include:

  • Completion of all teaching practice and observations of experienced teachers
  • Completion of all four assignments (three or more assessed as ‘Pass’)
  • The grades of the certificate are Pass, Pass B (above standard teaching) or Pass A (exceptional language awareness, teaching and professionalism).
  • Candidates who successfully complete the course receive a CELTA certificate from Cambridge Assessment English.


Here is an example CELTA certificate.

The certificates do not mention the modality of the course.

The tutors

Our team of trainers are experts in their field and qualified to a minimum of DELTA / DipTESOL level, which means they are qualified to train teachers of English. They offer support every step of the way throughout your course and are very active in the TEFL industry.

Course Dates

Below you can find the available dates for the online part-time CELTA course.
Each course has two different timetables to choose from.

2nd November 2024 -
15th February 2025
Saturdays

Saturdays 10:00–17:00
OR
Saturdays 16:00–23:00
(Spain time**)

No class: 28th Dec and 4th Jan.



Application deadline: 22nd October at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
24th Nov 2024 -
9th March 2025
Sundays

Sundays 10:00–17:00
OR
Sundays 16:00–23:00
(Spain time)



No class: 29th Dec and 5th Jan

Application deadline: 12th November at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
7th January 2025 -
10th April 2025
Tues/Thurs


Tuesdays 10:15–14:00 +
Thursdays 11:30–14:00
OR
Tuesdays 17:15–21:00 +
Thursdays 18:30–21:00
(Spain time**)


Application deadline: 20th Dec at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
3rd February 2025-
19th May 2025
Mon/Wed
Mondays 10:15–14:00 +
Wednesdays 11:30–14:00
OR
Mondays 17:15–21:00 +
Wednesdays 18:30–21:00
(Spain time**)

No class: 14th, 16th, 21st April.

Application deadline: 21st January at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
22nd February 2025 -
7th June 2025
Saturdays

Saturdays 10:00–17:00
OR
Saturdays 16:00–23:00
(Spain time**)


No class: 19th April

Application deadline:11th February at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
16th March 2025 -
22nd June 2025
Sundays

Sundays 10:00–17:00
OR
Sundays 16:00–23:00
(Spain time)


No class: 20th April

Application deadline: 4th March at 12:00 noon (Spain time)

More 2025 Course Dates

Dates April - June 2025
25th April 2025 -
25th July 2025
Fridays

Fridays 10:00–17:00
OR
Fridays 16:00–23:00
(Spain time**)




Application deadline: 14th April at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
13th May 2025 -
14th August 2025
Tues/Thurs
Tuesdays 10:15–14:00 +
Thursdays 11:30–14:00
OR
Tuesdays 17:15–21:00 +
Thursdays 18:30–21:00
(Spain time**)

🌴No class Tues. 24th June🌴

Application deadline: 30th April at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
2nd June 2025 -
3rd September 2025
Mon/Wed
Mondays 10:15–14:00 +
Wednesdays 11:30–14:00
OR
Mondays 17:15–21:00 +
Wednesdays 18:30–21:00
(Spain time**)

🌴No class Mon. 9th June🌴

Application deadline: 20th May at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
Dates July - September 2025
5th July 2025 -
4th October 2025
Saturdays

Saturdays 10:00–17:00
OR
Saturdays 16:00–23:00
(Spain time**)


Application deadline: 24th June at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
3rd August 2025 -
2nd November 2025
Sundays

Sundays 10:00–17:00
OR
Sundays 16:00–23:00
(Spain time**)


Application deadline: 21st July at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
5th September 2025 -
5th December 2025
Fridays

Fridays 10:00–17:00
OR
Fridays 16:00–23:00
(Spain time**)



Application deadline: 25th August at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
16th September 2025 -
18th December 2025
Tues/Thurs

Tuesdays 10:15–14:00 +
Thursdays 11:30–14:00
OR
Tuesdays 17:15–21:00 +
Thursdays 18:30–21:00
(Spain time**)

Application deadline: 2nd September at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
Dates October - November 2025
6th October 2025 -
26th January 2026
Mon/Wed
Mondays 10:15–14:00 +
Wednesdays 11:30–14:00
OR
Mondays 17:15–21:00 +
Wednesdays 18:30–21:00
(Spain time**)

🌴No class Mon. 8th Dec🌴

Application deadline: 23rd September at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
25th October 2025 -
21st February 2026
Saturdays

Saturdays 10:00–17:00
OR
Saturdays 16:00–23:00
(Spain time**)





Application deadline: 14th October at 12:00 noon (Spain time)
16th November 2025 -
1st March 2026
Sundays

Sundays 10:00–17:00
OR
Sundays 16:00–23:00
(Spain time**)




Application deadline: 4th November at 12:00 noon (Spain time)

*Daylight Saving Time in Spain will starts on 30th March 2025, and the clocks will be set forward one hour. If your country does not observe Daylight Saving Time or follows a different schedule for clock changes (such as North America, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand), the course schedule in your local time zone may change.

**Daylight Saving Time in Spain will ends on 26th October 2025, and the clocks will be set back one hour. If your country does not observe Daylight Saving Time or follows a different schedule for clock changes (such as North America, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand), the course schedule in your local time zone may change.

Cambridge CELTA

Pay in full within 7 days of being offered a place on the course to save €75

Course fees

€1550
(Regular fee €1625)

Cambridge CELTA (Instalments Option)

€425 deposit to reserve your place + 3 instalments of €425.

Instalments Option—Payment Deadlines
Course Starts
2nd Nov 2024
24th Nov 2024
7th Jan 2025
3rd Feb 2025
22nd feb 2025
Deposit (€425) by
24th Oct*
14th Nov*
23rd Dec*
23rd Jan*
13th Feb*
1st Instalment (€425) by
2nd Nov*
24th Nov*
7th Jan*
3rd Feb*
22nd Feb*
2nd Instalment (€425) by
2nd Dec*
24th Dec*
7th Feb*
3rd March*
22nd March*
3rd Instalment (€425) by
2nd Jan*
24th Jan*
7thMarch*
3rd April*
22nd April*

*Deadline for payment is 12:00 noon Spain time.

€1700

This price includes:
TEFL course career

How can we help you find a job?

  • 75% of English language teaching jobs require a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL qualification
  • 90% of our graduates secure employment within 1-4 weeks of course completion
  • 20% of our graduates secure employment even before they have graduated
  • 95% of our graduates who look for work in Asia secure employment
  • 100% dedication from our Careers Advisor

On average, our CELTA course graduates find work within 21 days of graduation. Our dedicated Careers Advisor works closely with our trainees before, during and after the course to ensure that you have a great chance of finding a good position anywhere in the world. This includes an online group session to answer any of your questions.

We have a database of over 500 schools and graduates who we are regularly in touch with, and we can refer you to them. Our Oxford TEFL Jobs Facebook page is updated regularly with new jobs around the world.

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