120 contact hours, which include:
Input sessions:
These explore teaching methodologies such as: how to teach speaking, writing, reading, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and function; how to analyse language; how to teach adults in a variety of contexts; lesson planning; how to adapt and create classroom materials; factors affecting motivation, cultural backgrounds and learning styles.
Teaching practice:
- Six hours of assessed teaching practice with real students in real classes
- Detailed oral and written feedback of your teaching practice
- Time to ask your tutor questions about your teaching practice lessons
Plus:
- Six hours observing lessons taught by experienced teachers
- A minimum of 120 hours self-study at home including required course reading, lesson preparation and course assignments
How we Teach:
English language teaching at International House Sydney is based on Communicative Language Teaching methodology. The central principles that surround this approach to language teaching are based on students being very active and engaged in the classroom. Lessons are ‘student-centred’, allowing students to participate fully and discover English with their teacher facilitating this process. For learning to be successful, students must be motivated, and by encouraging and engaging our students, we achieve very positive learning outcomes.
Applicants must:
- Be 18 years old or over
- Have a standard of education required for entry into higher education
- Have an awareness of language, and a competence in both written and spoken English
( NB: Non-native speakers with an overall CEFR C1+ level )
A pre-course interview will assess your potential to develop the skills required to pass the course
Assessment:
You are assessed throughout the course on your:
- 6 hours of teaching practice (includes lesson planning, classroom teaching and self-evaluation)
- 4 written assignments (between 750- and 1000 words each), and overall professionalism
There is no final examination
Study Modes:
Full-time: On campus 4 weeks. Mon- Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm. Online classes delivered via Zoom 5 weeks. Tues-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Part- time: Tues & Thurs 5:40pm – 9:30pm. Plus eight Saturdays per start date. Sat 9am – 4pm. On campus 10 weeks. Online classes delivered via Zoom 10 weeks.
Self – Study 12 weeks. Online via a Moodle and Zoom. This course is self-paced, and you will have access to the trainer once a week.
2024 Start Dates
| Campus Full-time |
Campus Part-time |
Online Classes or Self-Study |
| F/T 8 Jan – 2 Feb Sydney |
P/T 6 Jan – 14 Mar Sydney |
F/T Online 23 Jan – 23 Feb |
| F/T 5 Feb – 1 Mar Melbourne |
P/T 3 Feb -12 Apr Gold Coast |
Self -Study 4 Mar-24 May |
| F/T 12 Feb – 8 Mar Sydney |
P/T 23 Mar – 31 May Melbourne |
P/T Online 16 Mar- 23 May |
| F/T 18 Mar- 16 Apr Sydney |
P/T 1 Jun – 8 Aug Sydney |
F/T Online 26 Mar- 26 Apr |
| F/T 15 Apr – 10 May Adelaide |
P/T 10 Aug – 10 Oct Sydney |
F/T Online 4 Jun – 5 July |
| F/T 22 Apr- 17 May Sydney |
P/T 12 Oct – 20 Dec Sydney, Melbourne |
P/T Online 13 Jul – 20 Sep |
| F/T 20 May – 14 Jun Darwin |
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F/T Online 16 Jul – 16 Aug |
| F/T 27 May-21 Jun Sydney |
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Self- Study 2 Sep – 22 Nov |
| F/T 17 Jun – 12 July Gold Coast |
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F/T Online 24 Sep – 25 Oct |
| F/T 8 Jul – 2 Aug Sydney, Adelaide |
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F/T Online 12 Nov – 13 Dec |
| F/T 15 Jul – 9 Aug Melbourne |
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| F/T 19 Aug – 13 Sep Sydney |
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| F/T 2 Sep – 27 Sep Darwin |
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| F/T 9 Sep – 4 Oct Melbourne |
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| F/T 16 Sep – 11 Oct Sydney |
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| F/T 21 Oct- 15 Nov Sydney |
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| F/T 4 Nov – 29 Nov Gold Coast |
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| F/T 11 Nov- 6 Dec Adelaide |
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| F/T 25 Nov – 20 Dec Sydney |
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Course scheduling per start date is contingent upon the enrolment of a specific number of participants. If the course cannot run due to insufficient number of trainees, change of start date or full refund will be offered.
| Free Information Sessions |
| 2023- 13 December
2024- 10 January, 7 February, 6 March, 10 April, 8 May, 12 June, 10 July, 7 August, 11 September, 9 October, 6 November, 11 December |
CELTA Course Fees:
| Location |
Tuition fee: |
Enrolment fee: |
Cambridge assessment fee: |
Course Total |
| Sydney on campus F/T & P/T |
$3,295 |
$150 |
$450 |
$3,895 |
| Online live Zoom F/T & P/T |
$3,295 |
$150 |
$450 |
$3,895 |
| Self-Study + TP |
$3,295 |
$150 |
$450 |
$3,895 |
| Location |
Tuition fee: |
Cambridge assessment fee: |
Course Total |
| Melbourne on campus F/T & P/T |
$2,645 |
$450 |
**$3,095 |
| Gold Coast on campus F/T & P/T |
$3,050 |
$450 |
*$3,500 |
| Adelaide on campus F/T & P/T |
$3,050 |
$450 |
*$3,500 |
| Darwin on campus F/T & P/T |
$3,050 |
$450 |
*$3,500 |
 CELTA Special Price Promotion
**MELBOURNE SPECIAL OFFER for February & March intakes $3,095
*No enrolment fee for Melbourne, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Darwin. This promotion ends 30 June 2024.
From 1 July 2024 total course fee $3,895. CELTA deposits are non-refundable, |
STEP 1:
- Complete section 1 of the application form with your personal details
- Complete section 2 of the application form with course details
- Complete section 3 of the application form by writing at least 100 words for each of the 3 questions and complete the Language Awareness Task
STEP 2:
Once we have received and assessed your application, we will contact you to arrange an interview. These are generally face to face and in a group format. For applicants living outside Sydney area, the interview can be conducted via Zoom.
STEP 3:
The interview involves a discussion of the pre- interview task, ideas about teaching and learning, details about the course structure and requirements, and an opportunity for candidates to ask further questions. The total time for the interview is approximately 2 hours.
STEP 4:
Enrolment is subject to successful completion of the interview.
