Level 5 TEFL Course (CELTA) in Bristol. Classes run at College Green Centre, part-time during the day, over 10 weeks. You'll work toward the Cambridge CELTA, the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, which is recognised by the British Council and language schools in the UK and abroad. Entry requirements include a minimum age of 20, and at least 2 A levels is desirable. Overseas applicants need IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. A strong level 5 tefl course qualification to open doors to English language teaching roles worldwide.
Who this course is for
The course that we offer at City of Bristol College leads to the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), which is recognised by the British Council, VSO, and language schools in Britain and abroad.
Entry requirements
--A minimum of 2 A levels is desirable--A degree is helpful but not essential--Minimum age 20--Overseas students must have IELTS 7.0 or equivalent (Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) C2 level)--
What you will learn
You'll develop practical English language teaching skills for adult learners
You'll plan and deliver observed teaching practice sessions
You'll learn how to analyse and explain English grammar clearly
You'll study approaches to teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking
You'll learn how to assess and respond to learner needs in the classroom
You'll build skills in giving and receiving constructive feedback on teaching
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom input sessions, guided study, and observed teaching practice with real adult learners. Assessment includes written assignments covering language analysis and teaching methodology, as well as assessed teaching practice sessions observed and graded by tutors. Feedback is given throughout to help you develop your teaching.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College Green Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
ESOL teacher: teach English to adult speakers of other languages
English language teacher abroad: work at language schools worldwide
EFL teacher: teach English as a foreign language in private schools
Adult education tutor: deliver English classes in community settings
Online English tutor: teach English remotely to international learners
British Council teacher: work with a globally recognised teaching organisation
What you could study next
Delta (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults): the natural next step after CELTA, for teachers with classroom experience who want to move into senior or specialist roles.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in English or ESOL: if you want to teach in UK further education colleges, a PGCE builds on your CELTA and opens up more formal teaching posts.
