Earn the Prestigious CELTA Certificate

Become an ESL (English as a Second Language) Teaching Professional

What is this certificate?

This prestigious certificate is the ideal qualification for those who want to start English language teaching. It is also suitable for people who want a career break or change and for those already teaching English who have no formal qualifications. Awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of the world-famous University of Cambridge, the CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) certificate opens a new world of exhilarating teaching opportunities.

Who should take it?

Anyone seeking to start English-as-a-Second Language teaching anywhere in the world should seek a CELTA certificate. This credential is suitable for people who are looking for a new career or for those already teaching English without formal qualifications. You do not have to be a native English speaker to enroll in the CELTA course. Demonstrated English proficiency allows you to be considered for admission.

What is the curriculum?

The CELTA program is a 4-week course, with 120 contact hours. There are also an additional 80 learning hours devoted to pre-course preparation and tasks, on course reading and research, assignment writing, lesson preparation and record keeping.

Teaching preparation is included in the curriculum and entails:

  • Working in small groups with a maximum of five other trainee teachers
  • Tutor-led instruction on preparing lesson plans
  • Practice teaching where you will teach a total of six hours of classroom lessons to at least two different levels of language learners

Locations

ELS/Seattle is one of just nine CELTA certificate program locations in the USA, one of three on the West Coast and the only location in the Pacific Northwest – right in the heart of downtown Seattle.

Admission Requirements

  • 20 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Competency in both written and spoken English
  • Pass pre-course language evaluation task and a 60-minute interview
  • Non-native English speakers must submit a TOEFL® score of 79 or IELTSTM band 6.5. These requirements may be waived at the discretion of the CELTA director, based on the candidate’s oral interview.
  • Student must possess the potential to develop necessary skills to become an effective teacher

Course Dates

  • Session 1: January 9, 2012 to February 3, 2012
  • Session 2: February 13, 2012 to March 9, 2012
  • Session 3: March 19, 2012 to April 13, 2012
  • Session 4: April 23, 2012 to May 18, 2012
  • Session 5: May 29, 2012 to June 22, 2012
  • Session 6: July 2, 2012 to July 27, 2012
  • Session 7: August 6, 2012 to August 31, 2012
  • Session 8: September 10, 2012 to October 5, 2012
  • Session 9: October 22, 2012 to November 16, 2012
  • Session 10: November 26, 2012 to December 21, 2012

Housing

Off-campus student housing available, plus referrals to other area motels

Fees

Application fee: $150
Course fee: $2,475
*Course materials not included in price of class

Downloads

CELTA Brochure
CELTA Application

More Information

Contact Us:
Rachelle Blair, CELTA Director
ELS Language Centers/Seattle
400 East Pine Street, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98122
Telephone: 206. 329.1079 or 206.623.1481
Fax: 206.623.7452
rblair@els.edu