CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the world’s leading TEFL qualification. Accredited by Cambridge university the CELTA will open doors to an exciting career teaching English in Australia and around the globe.

Is CELTA in Sydney for you?

  • Are you a native or highly proficient English speaker?
  • Do you want to turn a love of languages and travel into a career?
  • Are you looking to change your career or take a gap year?
  • Are you an experienced teacher who want to further develop your skills?

What is the
Cambridge CELTA?

CELTA is the most widely recognised English teaching qualification in the world. It provides candidates with the practical teaching skills and confidence needed to begin teaching English from the moment they finish the course. Whether you’re a new teacher looking for your first teaching job in Australia or overseas, or you want to prove to prospective employers that you have a recognised certificate, CELTA is the qualification you need:

  • CELTA is issued by the University of Cambridge in the UK
  • CELTA is Level 5 AQF (Aus) which is equivalent to Level 5 RQF (UK)
  • CELTA is required by the majority of accredited language schools in Australia to teach English
  • CELTA is the preferred qualification by employers around the world who specialise in English teaching

Teach English in Australia
or around the world

You can teach English at a language school in Australia with an undergraduate degree (any subject) plus the Cambridge CELTA.

The CELTA is also recognised all over the world. So why not teach English overseas and really truly get to experience a new country and culture in a way that no tourist can do? Make a career of teaching and take your pick of amazing countries to teach in. You’ll never look back.

What’s more, there are a huge number of opportunities to teach English online so you’ll never be short of work.

Our expert team will provide you with everything you need to know about teaching in Australia or online as well as equipping you with the know-how to go out and apply for jobs in your dream destination!

Why CELTA in Sydney with ELC?

Ideal city centre location

Located in the heart of Sydney, just steps from Central Station, Sydney’s main transport hub.

Real classroom experience

Get a taste for working at a reputable, busy English language school.

Expert teacher trainers

Learn from internationally experienced teacher trainers who are passionate about teaching.

Award-winning school

Join a school awarded Best English School in the Southern Hemisphere five times.

Cambridge Approved Centre

Train at a centre officially approved to deliver Cambridge teaching qualifications.

National accreditation

Fully accredited by the Australian Skills and Qualifications Authority (ASQA) and quality-assured by English Australia.

Decades of expertise

30 years of experience in English teaching and training, including work with governments on program development and teacher training.

Flexible study modes

Choose online or in-person, full-time or part-time courses with regular start dates.

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Course formats

You can complete the CELTA face-to-face in Sydney or online. The course content and qualification received is the same for either course format. If you choose a face-to-face course all of your sessions will be at our Sydney city centre campus. If you are planning to teach face-to-face then this is the ideal course format for you as you’ll gain practical experience in managing students in the physical classroom.

If you choose our online course, your input sessions and teaching practice will all be delivered live online via Zoom. Your practice students could be living in Australia or elsewhere in the world. The online course will give you the expertise to manage online lesson delivery like a pro and is also recognised for face-to-face teaching positions.

The face-to-face course is available as a 4-week full time course or 10-week part-time course.

The online course is only available part-time (10 weeks).

Full-time face-to-face course

19th May 2025 – 13th Jun 2025

15th Sep 2025 – 10th Oct 2025

24th Nov 2025 – 19th Dec 2025

Part-time face-to-face course

19th May 2025 – 13th Jun 2025

26th Jul 2025 – 02nd Oct 2025

11th Oct 2025 – 18th Dec 2025

Enrolment fee

Course tuition fee

Cambridge Assessment fee

Total

$150

$3,295

$450

$3,895

The CELTA course in Sydney is comprised of 120 contact hours, which include

  • Input sessions: Explore teaching methodology such as how to: teach speaking, writing, reading, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary; analyse language; plan lessons and adapt and create classroom materials; take into account factors affecting motivation, cultural backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Lesson planning: You’ll have time to ask your tutor questions about your teaching practice lessons and receive guidance on how to utilise your teaching materials and create effective plans
  • Teaching practice: You’ll teach 8 lessons (total six hours) at two different levels with real students. This is assessed.
  • Feedback: You’ll get the chance to discuss your lessons and receive detailed oral and written feedback.
  • Observation: Watch lessons taught by experienced teachers for 6 hours.
  • Self-study: Complete required course reading and written assignments and plan for your teaching practice.
  • Assessment: You will be assessed through: 6 hours of teaching practice (includes lesson planning, classroom teaching and self-reflection) & 4 written assignments (between 750 and 1000 words each)

The CELTA course in Sydney is comprised of 120 contact hours, which include:

Full-time courses

Monday – Friday

8.30 – 11.45am: Input sessions

12.30 – 1.00pm: Lesson preparation

1.30 – 3.30pm: Teaching practice

4.00 – 4.30pm: Feedback

Part-time courses

Saturday

8.30am – 4.00pm: Input sessions

Tuesday & Thursday

5.15 – 5.45pm: Lesson preparation

6.00 – 8.00pm: Teaching practice

6.00 – 8.00pm: Teaching practice

8.15 – 9.00pm: Feedback

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 (non-native speakers must demonstrate an English level of CEFR C1+)
  • Complete a pre-course task and interview which will assess your potential to develop the skills required to pass the course

No previous teaching experience is required!

* Applicants should be aware that to teach in an accredited language school in Australia, an undergraduate degree is usually required.

Step 1

Complete the course application including the language awareness task.

Step 2

Once we have received and assessed your application, we will contact you to arrange an interview. For applicants living outside Sydney area, the interview can be conducted via Zoom. 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.

Step 3

Enrolment is subject to successful completion of the interview. You will be advised of the offer of a place via email.

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Download our information pack for further information on:

  • CELTA in Sydney course syllabus
  • Assessment overview
  • Assignments
  • Teaching practice
  • Course grading
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What our students say

Cristian Verbitchi

Cristian Verbitchi

Moldova

Beyond my language skills, ELC has also helped me build a social life in Sydney. I’ve met so many friends from around the world, which is something I love about ELC—it’s so multicultural, and I’ve learned so much about different cultures.

Before joining ELC, my English level wasn’t very strong, especially in speaking. But since starting here, I’ve improved my speaking, vocabulary, and grammar, all thanks to the highly skilled teachers. They’ve helped me progress in the easiest and most enjoyable way. My teachers, Dorothy and Emma, have always been so kind and supportive, and I’ve truly enjoyed every moment in class with them.

Beyond my language skills, ELC has also helped me build a social life in Sydney. I’ve met so many friends from around the world, which is something I love about ELC—it’s so multicultural, and I’ve learned so much about different cultures.

A big thank you to all the teachers, staff, and friends I’ve met during my time here!

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Diego Picone

Diego Picone

Italy

ELC in Sydney is fantastic!

The timetables are super organized, and the staff is super friendly and always ready to help. My teacher is really professional. He makes sure we’re all ready for exams. The atmosphere is great, and learning is a breeze. ELC is the place to be for English education in Sydney!

L’ELC a Sydney è fantastico!

Gli orari sono super organizzati e il personale è super cordiale e sempre pronto ad aiutare. Il mio insegnante è davvero professionale. Si assicura che siamo tutti pronti per gli esami. L’atmosfera è fantastica e imparare è un gioco da ragazzi. L’ELC è il posto giusto per imparare l’inglese a Sydney!

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Manon Seraphin

Manon Seraphin

France

The accommodation is very nice, clean and functional. It’s close to public transports and it’s very nice for international students. Thank you ELC!

The accommodation is very nice, clean and functional. It’s close to public transports and it’s very nice for international students. Thank you ELC!

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Marianna Cerioni

Marianna Cerioni

Italy

I had a great time at ELC and felt very comfortable at Iglu Chatswood, my accommodation. The staff at ELC was very helpful and assisted me promptly when needed.

Marianna studied Intensive General English (Daytime)

I had a great time at ELC and felt very comfortable at Iglu Chatswood, my accommodation. The staff at ELC was very helpful and assisted me promptly when needed.

The overall experience in Australia has been wonderful and it really helped me growing both personally and linguistically thanks as well to all the people I had the luck to meet during my stay.

Mi sono divertita molto all’ELC e mi sono sentita molto a mio agio a Iglu Chatswood, il mio alloggio. Lo staff dell’ELC è stato molto disponibile e mi ha assistito prontamente quando ne ho avuto bisogno.

Marianna ha studiato Inglese Generale Intensivo (Diurno)

Mi sono divertita molto all’ELC e mi sono sentita molto a mio agio a Iglu Chatswood, il mio alloggio. Lo staff dell’ELC è stato molto disponibile e mi ha assistito prontamente quando ne ho avuto bisogno.

L’esperienza complessiva in Australia è stata meravigliosa e mi ha davvero aiutato a crescere sia a livello personale che linguistico, grazie anche a tutte le persone che ho avuto la fortuna di incontrare durante il mio soggiorno.

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Maxut Janayev

Maxut Janayev

Latvia

Social activities especially are above my expectations. The school organises lots of activities like Scary Canary, museums, tours, cinemas, weekend trips… there is something almost every day. It’s great!

Everything at ELC is above my expectations. Social activities especially are above my expectations. The school organises lots of activities like Scary Canary, museums, tours, cinemas, weekend trips… there is something almost every day. It’s great!

I like the studying process – how it’s organised. In my classes we talk about very interesting topics, such as climate change and globalisation. I like the teachers here – Angela is very nice and very competent teacher and so is Lucia.

Our accommodation (Study house) is very convenient. It’s close to school and is in good condition. Everything is great!

Īpaši sociālās aktivitātes pārsniedza manas cerības. Skola organizē daudz aktivitāšu, piemēram, “Baisā Kanārijputniņa”, muzejus, ekskursijas, kinoteātrus, nedēļas nogales braucienus… gandrīz katru dienu kaut kas notiek. Tas ir lieliski!

Viss ELC pārsniedza manas cerības. Īpaši sociālās aktivitātes pārsniedza manas cerības. Skola organizē daudz aktivitāšu, piemēram, “Baisā Kanārijputniņa”, muzejus, ekskursijas, kinoteātrus, nedēļas nogales braucienus… gandrīz katru dienu kaut kas notiek. Tas ir lieliski!

Man patīk mācību process – kā tas ir organizēts. Savās stundās mēs runājam par ļoti interesantām tēmām, piemēram, klimata pārmaiņām un globalizāciju. Man patīk skolotāji šeit – Andžela ir ļoti jauka un ļoti kompetenta skolotāja, tāpat kā Lūcija.

Mūsu izmitināšana (mācību nams) ir ļoti ērta. Tā atrodas netālu no skolas un ir labā stāvoklī. Viss ir lieliski!

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