CELTA
Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification
| Stands for | Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
CELTA stands for Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, a professional certification abbreviation.
Initial teaching qualification from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, consisting of at least 120 hours of training including six hours of assessed teaching practice with real learners. It is one of the most widely recognized entry qualifications for English teachers worldwide.
Example: The language school hires only teachers with a CELTA or equivalent.
Usage notes
The acronym originally stood for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. Courses are offered full time over about four weeks or part time over several months. Teachers with experience often progress to the Delta.
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