The South Australian College of English (SACE) has conducted University of Cambridge CELTA courses since 1992.

The prestigious Cambridge CELTA is a 4 week intensive full-time TESOL course, available throughout the year at SACE. Introduction courses to TESOL and Grammar Refresher courses are also run through our teacher training department. The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) is administered through the University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate and is moderated by assessors inducted by Cambridge University ensuring high standards worldwide.

The Cambridge CELTA is the best known TEFL / TESL / TEFOL / TESOL / ELT qualification of its kind in the world, and is often requested by employers nationally and internationally.

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The Cambridge CELTA is an international TEFL / TESL / TEFOL / TESOL / ELT training certificate course. Over 9,000 people a year participate in CELTA courses in approved centres in countries all over the world. All the successful participants receive a certificate from Cambridge University.

CELTA is the most widely recognised English teaching qualification in the world and is the qualification most often requested by employers.

Whether you’re a new teacher looking for their first teaching job, or you want to prove to employers that you have the teaching skills with a recognised certificate, CELTA is the qualification you need.

Selection of candidates is based on an application task and a pre-course interview. If applicants have been successful, they will receive an offer of a place in the mail.

Candidates are also required to complete a compulsory pre-course learning task and:

• To be 20 years old by the commencement date of the course. (Candidates can be accepted over 18 at the centre’s discretion.)
• To have a good standard of education – the minimum requirement is university entry. (Preference will be given to applicants with a degree.)
• To undertake to attend all sessions of the course at the prescribed times. (UCLES regulations prohibit the awarding of certificates in cases of unsatisfactory attendance.)
• Non-native speakers require an English Proficiency level of IELTS 8.

Please note: Fulfilling entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.

• Every centre must undergo an annual inspection to be registered to run courses.
• An outside assessor inducted and approved by Cambridge assesses every course run by a centre.
• Courses provide expert instruction in methodology and language analysis by Cambridge approved trainers.
• A minimum of 120 contact hours and an additional 80 hours for home study.
• A minimum of 2 trainers per course and a maximum of 1 trainer per 6 candidates.
• Candidates are involved in 6 hours of teaching practice with a real class of non English speaking students, which includes planning, implementation, observation of peers and experienced teachers, reflection on their teaching practice and feedback from trainers.
• A minimum of 6 hours observing an experienced CELTA qualified teacher in a class environment.
• Training is provided based on the best of current teaching practice and constantly updated. The approach can be adapted to cater to the needs of students in a variety of contexts and can also be adapted for children and teenagers.
• Only people who meet the performance criteria are issued a certificate.

Due to the rigorous annual approval process and constant moderation of courses the CELTA is highly regarded worldwide; Cambridge University being well known throughout the world.

The CELTA is recognised by:

• TEFL / TESL / TEFOL / TESOL / ELT (English language teaching) employers around the world
• English Language Colleges in Australia,
• many ministries of education
• government bodies such as the British Council
• TESOL, IATEFL, EA and other major professional organisations.

It is also well regarded by organisations such as JET, and Volunteers Abroad.

AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION & CREDIT

CELTA is given credit points for courses at a number of Australian universities.