What is CELTA? Your First Step Toward an ELT Career

Already an experienced teacher? Learn how the Cambridge Delta can transform your career and deepen your expertise in ELT.

Already an experienced teacher? Learn how the Cambridge Delta can transform your career and deepen your expertise in ELT.

If you’re considering a career in English Language Teaching (ELT), CELTA is one of the most recognized and respected qualifications you can earn.

What is CELTA?

CELTA stands for the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. It’s awarded by Cambridge English (part of the University of Cambridge), and it’s considered the global gold standard for entry-level teacher training.

Who is CELTA for?

  • Aspiring English teachers with no prior experience
  • Teachers who want to transition into the ELT field
  • Educators who want a globally accepted qualification

What Will You Learn?

CELTA focuses on:

  • Practical teaching skills
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Language awareness
  • Real teaching practice with observed feedback

You’ll learn how to teach, not just what to teach — and that’s what makes CELTA unique.

Why Choose CELTA?

  • Globally recognized and trusted by employers
  • Hands-on experience with real students
  • Opens doors to ELT jobs in over 80 countries
  • Offered both online and in-person

What’s Next?

If you’re serious about becoming an English language teacher, CELTA is your starting point.

🔗 Apply for a CELTA course
🔗 See our CELTA preparation resources


Let us know if you have any questions about getting started. We’re here to guide you every step of the way!