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CELTA (Certificate for English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages)

What is it?

The Certificate of English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) is an internationally recognised qualification which enables successful candidates to work in institutions world-wide. It is awarded by the University of Cambridge and is a widely respected qualification.

Who is it for?

CELTA is a course for teachers with no or little experience in teaching - however, even more experienced ones can benefit from it, since it's the perfect combination of theory (through input sessions) and practice (through teaching practice sessions and assignments).  The British Council also requires all its teachers and examiners to have the CELTA (or equivalent) plus two years post CELTA experience.

Am I eligible?

CELTA trainees must be at least 20 years old and have a first degree.  Excellent command of English is mandatory, given that the course is conducted in English and the CELTA trainee must prove that he/she is able to communicate in English both in oral and written form. Such demand is justified by the fact that someone who has passed the course is a professional who is able to teach any level and has met the standards that allow him/her to teach anywhere in the world - that's why CELTA is recognised internationally

When is it held?

Course 1
May 8 – June 2 2006
Mumbai
Deadline for applications: March 27 2006

Course 2
September 11 – October 6 2006
Delhi
Deadline for applications: August 1 2006

Course 3
October 30 – November 24 2006
Mumbai
Deadline for applications: September 18 2006

The course is full time - 120 hours over four weeks. You are also required to do lesson planning, reading and research and write four assignments in the evenings and over the weekends.

Course fees?

The course fee is Rs 90,000 and a non-refundable deposit of Rs 22,500 is required within two weeks of you being offered a place.  The final balance is due one month before the start of the course you would like to join.

How can I apply?

Complete the application form and if you are eligible, you will be sent a range of language analysis tasks to complete.  If you complete these tasks successfully, we move on to the interview phase. If you live in North India, the interview is face-to-face; if not, we set a date and a time and you call us at the appointed time.

Please contact us for an application form.

CELTA Applications, New Delhi
English Language Teaching Centre
British Council Division
17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110001

CELTA Applications, Mumbai
British Council
C Wing Mittal Tower
Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021

Or email it as an attachment with a scanned photograph to:

New Delhi Applications to: sally.gayford@in.britishcouncil.org or ritu.verma@in.britishcouncil.org

Mumbai Applications to: havovi.kolsawalla@in.britishcouncil.org

More information?

Have a look at the British Council website and read about the successful trainees from our last course:

www.britishcouncil.org/india/india-english-elt-link/india-education-course-listings/india-education-course-details-celta-link/india-english-celta-trainee-testimonials.htm

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