How to apply for the CELTA

HOW TO APPLY FOR ENTRY TO THE CELTA COURSE:

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION TO THE CELTA COURSE:

The application procedure will usually take a minimum of 14 days to complete. The closing date for application to the CELTA course is 8 weeks before the course start date. Sometimes it may be possible to consider an application made less than 8 weeks before the course start date but please check that this is possible before you apply.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON THE MIXED MODE COURSE

International students who want to join a Mixed Mode CELTA course will need to be able to obtain a visa which will allow them to study in the UK for two weeks. They will also need to prove that their English language level is CEFR C1 or above in order to be considered for entry to the course. Applicants below this level will need to improve their English before they can join the course.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:

Read the information about the CELTA course at English Language House.
See the CELTA dates and fees, the schedules and the different modes of delivery.
Read the CELTA Terms and Conditions before your application and on the same page
Read the "Candidate agreement and declaration" and sign the CELTA CANDIDATE AGREEMENT form when you submit your application
Read the Terms and Conditions for Online Courses before you submit your application.

If you have any questions or concerns please Email or WhatsApp us so we can help.

COURSE START DATES:

We recommend that CELTA applicants select as many start dates as possible to avoid disappointment.

On submitting the application form and pre interview task:

Applicants who select 3 or more possible start dates are usually called to interview within 14 days

Applicants who select 2 start dates are usually called to interview within 14 days if we are confident that there is availability on the two start dates of their choice.

Applicants who select only 1 start date are usually called to interview only if we can guarantee there is availability on the single start date of their choice.

PAYMENT OF THE COURSE FEES:

You will need to pay the full course fees as indicated in your offer email in order to secure your place on the course.

Once payment has been made you will be given access to the password protected pages in www.celtaatelh.com which include the CELTA pre course tasks, resources and material which can help you to prepare for the course. This can help you to familiarise yourself with the course requirements and the assessment criteria, work on your language awareness and observe some language lessons to see how it's done.

WHAT YOU PAY AND WHEN:

£100 non refundable CELTA application fee when you are offered an interview.
£1450 CELTA course fee when you receive a conditional or unconditional offer.
£50 admin fee per instalment payment if you want to pay the course fee by instalments.

DISCOUNT OF COURSE FEE FOR EARLY PAYMENT

The course fee is reduced by £100 if a candidate makes full payment:

within 14 days of their acceptance, when the course start date is 28 days away, or
within 24 hours if the start date is less than 28 days.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ENTRY TO THE CELTA COURSE:

To apply to join the CELTA course at the ELH teacher training centre you should:

Complete the CELTA application form and the Pre interview task. Please make sure you complete both forms so that our trainers can assess your suitability for the course.
Pay the CELTA Application Fee after you are called to interview.

The CELTA application fee is an admin fee which you must pay after you are called to interview.

It is not refundable unless we are unable to run the course on the date/s of your choice and you cannot join any other start date we are able to offer.

Plagiarism:

When you apply for entry to the course our trainers will assess your suitability based on the work you submit. This must be your own work and must give an accurate indication of your knowledge, understanding and personal use of English.

Plagiarism, including the use of AI, is not permitted in any piece of work submitted for assessment.

Work you submit for assessment must be your own work and produced without assistance.

Candidates who submit an application with work that is not their own risk being denied entry to the course and, if found out during interview, their application fee is forfeited.

THE CELTA INTERVIEW

If your application is successful, you will be asked to interview.

During the interview you will talk to one of our trainers about the course and you will also complete an "at interview task" and a "CELTA checklist".

You can take this opportunity to ask any questions and discuss any concerns you may have.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR INTERVIEW?

After your interview you will be sent an email with either a conditional or an unconditional offer.

A conditional offer will require you to meet certain criteria in order to join the course.

An unconditional offer will allow you to join the first available course which you have selected in your application.

See a brief outline of our application process below: