CELTA Certification in New York City

Teaching House New York, Midtown Manhattan:
Located in the Chelsea district in midtown Manhattan, Teaching House New York is a school for excellence in teacher training for ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers. We run the CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching for Adults) course and are accredited by the University of Cambridge. The CELTA is the most internationally-recognized ESL teacher training course (TEFL or TESL) across the world and is highly regarded by employers in the US and overseas.

English is a West Germanic language that originated in England and is the first language for most people in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the Anglophone Caribbean. It is used extensively as a second language and as an official language throughout the world, especially in many international organizations.

Modern English, often described as the first global lingua franca or world language, is the dominant international language in communications, science, business, aviation, entertainment, radio and diplomacy. While English is not an official language in most countries, it is currently the language most often taught as a second language around the world. It is, by international treaty, the official language for aerial and maritime communications. English is also an official language of the United Nations and many other international organizations, including the International Olympic Committee.

What is the ‘CELTA method’?
There isn’t actually a ‘CELTA method’. CELTA draws from decades of English language teaching methodology and provides you with a toolbox of valuable ideas and techniques on how to teach. It is not a prescriptive course, and you are encouraged to use the tools presented to develop your own style. The only thing really called for is the lessons be taught in a student-centered way and with an awareness of student understanding.

What is the relationship between Teaching House, CELTA and the University of Cambridge?
CELTA is a teaching award run by University of Cambridge ESOL, the division of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate responsible for English Language / Teaching examinations. Teaching House is accredited by the University of Cambridge’s Local Examinations Syndicate to run CELTA courses. While centers all over the world run Cambridge University CELTA courses, there are only about a half-dozen in the United States, and only one run in New York City: CELTA NY at Teaching House.

The CELTA is the most internationally-recognized ESL teacher training course (TEFL or TESL) across the world and is highly regarded by employers in the US and overseas. It is a hands-on practical course that equips trainees with the necessary skills to teach a range of lessons to students from an infinite variety of cultures. So whether you plan to teach in the US or overseas, the CELTA is the course you need.

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan:
Conveniently situated in the Chelsea district, our school is situated within walking distance of the Flatiron Building, Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building). We provide a large, spacious, and comfortable building with all the facilities you'll need during your training.