To be considered for this program, you will need to be accepted onto the CELTA course in Barcelona. To be accepted onto the CELTA course in Barcelona 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 a C1.2 (high C1) or C2 level of English.

We will also ask you to do a short online Spanish level test to ensure that you have a level between A1 (beginner) and B2 (upper intermediate).

The Cambridge CELTA certification is a “TEFL” course and is preferred by around 75% of TEFL employers worldwide. You only need to check TEFL job ads to see for yourself that teachers with this certification are not only at the front of the queue for the best TEFL teaching positions, but they are also commonly paid a better teaching rate per hour. The CELTA certification is recognised everywhere. So, you can be sure that the course fee is worth every cent. This is an investment in your future self – wherever you choose to go in the world.

Oxford TEFL in Barcelona is located in the centre of the city, just a 2 minute walk from the famous Passeig de Gracia. We are the largest teacher training centre and language school in Barcelona with fantastic facilities to study and enjoy. Facilities include a large garden, resource library, kitchen, communal area and 26 classrooms. Hundreds of adults and children learn English or Spanish in our school every year! You will take both your CELTA and Spanish lessons here.

We welcome applications for the CELTA (TEFL) & Spanish program from citizens of every country –we want this program to be accessible to as many aspiring teachers as possible! If you are from within the European Union, you do not need a visa to enrol in this program in Barcelona. If you are from outside the European Union, you may need a Schengen Visa to study with us in Barcelona. Many countries (such as the USA, Canada and Australia) do not need to apply for a visa in advance (you would attend the program on your tourist visa which is stamped on your passport on arrival in Spain). Our in-house Visa Support Officer will advise you on this.

As one of our CELTA graduates, you will be able to take advantage of our comprehensive and lifelong careers service. This includes helping you prepare your CV, putting you in direct contact with schools, helping you prepare for your interview (and more!). Our CELTA graduates are prioritised over other TEFL teachers – a unique opportunity for you to get a top TEFL teaching position with the best conditions!

• Step 1: Apply here. You can select your level of Spanish on the form.
• Step 2: Complete the CELTA pre-interview task. This is a short talk to find out how much you know about English.
• Step 3: Attend your online interview with a member of our team. We are looking forward to meeting you!
• Step 4: If accepted, secure your place on the program with either the deposit or full payment. 
• Step 5: Join us in Barcelona.