How to Start or Improve Your Teaching Career with CELTA
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Thinking about becoming an English teacher? Or maybe you're already teaching and looking for a qualification that can help you take the next step in your career?
Whether you're starting from scratch or already have classroom experience, choosing the right teacher training qualification can make a big difference.
That's where CELTA comes in.
What is CELTA?
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an internationally recognised Cambridge qualification for English language teachers.
It is one of the most widely recognised English Language Teaching qualifications worldwide and is accepted by employers in many different countries.
For someone new to English Language Teaching, CELTA can be the first step towards building a professional teaching career. For existing teachers, it can be an opportunity to strengthen their skills, add an internationally recognised qualification to their CV and increase their employability.
Do I need teaching experience to take CELTA?
Not necessarily.
CELTA courses at IELS are designed for candidates with little to no previous English Language Teaching (ELT) experience, with both full-time and part-time study options available.
This makes it an option not only for teachers, but also for people considering a career change or exploring teaching English as a new professional path.
At the same time, CELTA can also be valuable for teachers who already have experience but want to develop their teaching skills and gain a Cambridge qualification.
What can CELTA bring to your teaching career?
Teaching English involves much more than speaking the language well.
Professional teacher training can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to approach the classroom with greater confidence and structure.
A recognised qualification can also strengthen your professional profile when applying for English teaching positions, particularly because CELTA is widely accepted by employers in the ELT industry.
So, depending on where you are in your career, CELTA can represent either a starting point or the next step.
Why take CELTA in Malta?
Taking a teacher training course abroad adds another dimension to the experience.
Malta offers an international English-speaking environment where you'll be surrounded by students and professionals from different countries.
IELS is an authorised Cambridge English Centre for CELTA and DELTA teacher training courses, with over 40 years of academic experience in English Language Teaching.
For previous CELTA students, the international environment has also been an important part of the experience. One former IELS CELTA student described choosing Malta because he wanted the course to feel more immersive and highlighted the support of the professional team throughout his training.
CELTA at IELS Malta
IELS offers different CELTA study options, making it easier to choose a format that fits your schedule and professional goals.
If you want to complete the qualification in a shorter period, the full-time, face-to-face CELTA is an intensive 4-week programme, with 40+ hours of training per week.
For those who need more flexibility, there are also part-time options, available both face-to-face in Malta and online. These programmes run over 10 weeks, with approximately 12+ hours per week.
All options are designed for candidates with little to no previous English Language Teaching (ELT) experience, with a maximum class size of 12.
Whether you prefer an immersive full-time experience in Malta or need to balance your CELTA training with work and other commitments, you can choose the format that works best for you.
Is CELTA right for you?
CELTA could be a good next step if you:
are considering becoming an English teacher
want to start a new career in English Language Teaching
already teach English but want a recognised qualification
want to develop your professional teaching skills
are interested in teaching English internationally
Starting a new career can feel like a big decision, but the right training can give you a much stronger foundation.
And if you're already a teacher, continuing to develop your skills can open the door to new opportunities.
Take the Next Step in Your Teaching Career
Whether you're entering the classroom for the first time or looking to develop your existing teaching career, CELTA can help you build your skills and strengthen your professional profile with an internationally recognised Cambridge qualification.
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