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Cambridge CELTA Course in South Africa

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StudyCELTA, Johannesburg:
Based in the heart of Johannesburg, one of the most vibrant cities in South Africa, StudyCELTA provides an internationally-recognised 4-week CELTA English teacher course to students from South Africa and around the world. The Cambridge CELTA training course is the most frequently sought-after qualification for TEFL jobs worldwide, and features real-life English teaching practice every day.

Cambridge University CELTA Certificate Course:
Duration: 4 weeks
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is the most widely recognised initial qualification for those wishing to start an English language teaching career, and the minimum required qualification for most serious ELT schools. CELTA is a highly practical course which provides initial training in English language teaching to Adults. Course features include:

Photo of Cambridge CELTA Course in South Africa- 4 week intensive full-time
- 120 study hours
- 2 hours teaching practice per day
- Available year round

The course is designed to enable candidates to:
- Develop basic skills for teaching adults in the language classroom.
- Develop familiarity with the principles and practice of effective teaching to adult learners of English.
- Develop an awareness of language and a knowledge of the description of English and apply these in professional practice.
- Develop an initial understanding of the contexts within which adults learn English, their motivations and the roles of the teacher and the learner.
- Develop familiarity with appropriate resources and materials for use with adult learners of English for teaching, testing and referencing.
- Identify opportunities for their own future development in the field.

Units of Learning:
Image of Cambridge CELTA Course in South Africa- Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
- Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
- Developing teaching skills and professionalism
- Planning and resources for different contexts
- Language analysis and awareness

Assessment:
To be awarded the certificate you must pass both written assignment and teaching practice components. There are three grades — Pass, Pass ‘B’ and Pass ‘A’. The assessment of CELTA is continuous and integrated, there is no final exam. The candidates are assessed primarily in the areas of:

- Teaching practice (each assessed lesson is given a grade)
- Written assignments

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Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2026-05-24 were from:

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; London, UK / GB; USA; Nigeria; CA, USA; Sundeland, UK / GB; South Korea; NORTH YORK, Ontario, Canada; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and more.
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Durban Language Centre
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IH Beijing
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Earn a prestigious CELTA English teacher training Certificate with IH Beijing.

Situated in north-east Beijing, we offer a specialized 4-week / 120-hour CELTA course for students from around the globe.

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- Courses are full-time over four weeks and have a minimum of 120 contact hours

- A further 80 hours outside of classtime tasks for your assignments and lesson planning.

- Graduates receive and official Cambridge CELTA certificate
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• Would you like to start a new career as an English language teacher? Or do you want to improve your career prospects in your current role?

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• Ideal for those wanting to update their teaching knowledge and improve their practice, DELTA can be taken at any stage in a teacher’s career.

"CELTA changed my life! I had taught language before but I always felt a bit unsure of what I was doing – not since CELTA!

The course was interesting, challenging, and the trainers were very experienced and professional.. I would recommend the course to anyone.. The world will be at your feet!
"
- Megan
Cambridge English Teacher Training Courses:

• 4-week/ 120 hour CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course. Includes teaching practice.

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• Earn an internationally-accredited English teacher training qualification with English Plus Cape Town!

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• Our TEFL / TESOL courses includes a module on teaching young learners, so you’ll be fully equipped with the skills that are in high demand by TESOL employers worldwide.

• The aim of the TEFL/ TESOL course is to thoroughly prepare you for teaching EFL in any overseas environment. You will be able to prepare lessons for all age groups and levels and feel confident when selecting materials and activities.

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