The Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) course provides practical, initial training in teaching English as a foreign language. No previous experience is necessary; this course will help you develop all the essential skills you need.
The CELTA qualification is awarded by Cambridge English, part of Cambridge University and is the most widely recognised TEFL qualification in the world.
You can gain your CELTA qualification face to face in Norwich, fully online or as a mixed-mode course. You will have sessions on methodology and language awareness, extensive teaching practice and have experienced tutors on-hand to help you every step of the way. You will also teach a real class for six hours, observed by experienced trainers who will give you feedback on how to develop your teaching.
As well as the supervised teaching practice and taught sessions, you will observe other classes, undertake four written assignments and have at least one individual tutorial. This step-by-step approach will broaden your knowledge of language and methodology, giving you all the skills you need to walk straight into the classroom.
Cambridge CELTA Face to face
Gain practical, principled training in teaching English as a foreign language in our well-equipped Norwich course centre, with free use of NILE's resources and with learners from Norwich.
Location: Norwich
Course dates: March, August, October
Cambridge CELTA Online
Start your English language teaching journey with NILE from wherever you are with a CELTA Online. Through online study, live sessions and tutor support, you will develop the tools you need to teach anywhere in the world.
Location: Online
Course dates: June - July, November - December 2025
Cambridge CELTA Online - Part time
Start your English language teaching journey with NILE from wherever you are with a CELTA Online. Through online study, live sessions and tutor support, you will develop the tools you need to teach anywhere in the world.
Location: Online
Course dates: January - March 2025
Cambridge CELTA Mixed Mode
A blended CELTA course with NILE will equip you with all the tools you need to start your English teaching career, with experience in teaching both face to face and online.
Location: Online and in Norwich
Course dates: Future dates to be announced
Cambridge CELTA Extended Mixed Mode
The extended mixed mode CELTA course combines face-to-face training in Norwich with an extended part-time online programme, allowing you to complete your qualification from your own home alongside your other commitments.
Location: Online and in Norwich
Course dates: Future dates to be announced
Cambridge CELTA Mixed Mode: Online and in Pisa
A blended CELTA course with NILE will equip you with all the tools you need to start your English teaching career, training online and in the beautiful Italian city of Pisa!
Location: Online and in Pisa
Course dates: Future dates to be announced
Free English Classes
Join our free English classes, delivered by trainee teachers and supervised by experienced language teachers. Classes are usually for two hours a day from two to ten weeks.
Location: Online and in Norwich
Course dates: January - October
