CELTA
Gain a CELTA teaching qualification at Live Language in Glasgow
The Cambridge CELTA qualification is the industry standard for those teaching English as a foreign language to adults. It is internationally recognised and could be your passport to a career abroad. The CELTA course is ideal for those who love travel, learning about new cultures and who want to embrace the challenge of teaching. The CELTA at Live Language is a course and can open doors, which short, weekend TEFL courses can’t. All our teachers have the CELTA qualification as a minimum, and we’ve worked in countries such as Japan, Korea, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Italy, Vietnam, China and France to name a few!
We have 2 course options – a 4-week intensive, and 10-week blended online options. In the 10-week blended option, you will complete 8 weeks online and come to Live Language in Glasgow for 2 full weeks for the teaching practice component of the course. Whether face-to-face or online, your course tutors will guide you through input sessions, teaching practice, observations and assessments. You will learn teaching methodologies, build your awareness of language, and develop your teaching skills.
Application process:
- application pack, general course information and online CELTA FAQs
- You should complete and return application pack, including supporting documentation to Sharon.chalmers@live-language.com
- We review the applications invite potential candidates to a group interview. At the interview, you will review the pre-interview task and find out more about what the course entails.
- We will send out offers of places shortly after the group interview.
- If you are successful, a non-refundable deposit of £300 is required to secure your place on the course.
- Payment of the remainder of the fees is due 4 weeks before the start of the course.
- Email Sharon.chalmers@live-language.com if you have any other questions.
If you cannot attend the group interview, we are happy to arrange a Skype meeting instead. We can accept applications up to 5 weeks before the start date.
Funding
You may be eligible for funding grant of £200 from the ITA. More information is available here. Please note that we do not recommend that you apply for funding until you have been accepted on the course. If your application is unsuccessful, the ITA do not permit you to transfer your funding to another course provider so it’s best to be sure that you have a place on the course before applying for funding.Course Prices for 2019:
Blended online - £1380 (includes Cambridge assessment fees)
Intensive - £1250
Dates for Blended Online Courses:
| Dates | Teaching Practice | Group interview date | Final application date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29th July – 4th October (10 weeks) | Monday 2nd September – Friday 6th September, Monday 16th September – Friday 20th September | Saturday 8th June | Friday 21st June |
Dates for Intensive Courses:
| Dates | Group interview date | Final application date |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 7th October – Friday 1st November | Friday 16th August | Friday 30th August |
Testimonials
Right from the start I felt welcomed and supported by everyone at Live Language. The quality of the teaching and feedback from all the tutors involved was of the highest quality and the opportunity to observe these ELT professionals in action was so valuable. I was amazed at how much I learned in such a short period of time. The learners in our classes were great fun to work with and to chat with over a coffee in the common room. I enjoyed my time at Live Language and getting the feel for the day to day routine of a language school. I would highly recommend this course.
Anne
I feel I have come alive taking the CELTA course at Live Language. It has helped me discover who I am and what I want and need to have in my life. Meeting my training colleagues has been a joy. I will remember these inspiring friends and reflect on this experience for the rest of my life.
Sarah
Having just completed Celta with Live Language I cannot recommend the school enough. The course was challenging, tiring and stimulating all at the same time. As for the tutors we had , I cannot praise them enough. Professional but always encouraging. The mentoring and feedback was honest and to the point , but with a clear emphasis on where we needed to put our focus. It was very individual, helping us to build on our strengths as well as developing our weaker areas. I had looked at several providers of this course but I am so happy to have chosen this school, which just felt right from the word go. Tutors of other classes, who were not involved with my course, were very friendly and so encouraging as they too were Celta/ Delta qualified and understood the demands . The school is vibrant but small enough to really feel involved immediately. For anyone considering Celta I would recommend Live Language as the place to apply for this course.
Isabel
Anyone considering the course really must think of devoting this month to themselves, but when you get through, you will be happy you did it.
Tip from a recent trainee
1.Clear your diary 2.Eat well 3.Get sleep - do not do an overnighter 4.Manage your time - divide your effort between your lesson plans and assignments 5.Come to lesson planning sessions with a plan to get the best out of the tutors' input
Tip from a recent trainee