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CELTA 100% Online Hosted via Barcelona (Passeig de Gracia and Universitat)

The CELTA can now be taken 100% online, ensuring candidates can continue their teaching training from their safety of their own homes.
The Barcelona (both Passeig de Gracia and Universitat) CELTA centres offer full time and part-time 100% online CELTA courses, meaning that from the comfort of your home you will be able to get a world-class qualification that enables you teach English in a classroom and also in an online environment.

How will the Cambridge Online CELTA work?

The Passeig de Gracia online CELTA course uses the Cambridge Moodle platform, with Teaching Practice sessions using live video conferencing, and additional work taking place in candidates own time using Moodle. The Universitat centre has all sessions (including input, feedback and Teaching Practice sessions) live via video conferencing, to offer the face-to-face CELTA experience online.

Even if you do not have any previous experience using video conferencing platforms Zoom, the Barcelona CELTA centres will help you get used to the online platform. In addition to this, you will also be taught how to use some of the latest tools in teaching English online which will give you a great advantage if you plan to do this in the future.

You will be learning the same content as you would on a face-to-face CELTA course, which will be the core methodologies and principles to teaching English in a classroom, which can also be adapted online. The course will also include language and grammar methodology, choosing materials and practical teaching experience.

Will the CELTA 100% Online course be examined differently?

As the content will be the same, you will still be assessed and moderated by a qualified CELTA trainer. You will need to complete a minimum of six hours teaching practice and you will need to complete four written assignments during the course.

How will the online teaching practice run?

At the beginning of your course, you will be divided into small groups of around six and an experienced tutor will guide you on how to teach a class.

For your assessed teaching practice, you will be teaching classes of around six to twelve students. You will have access to one-to-one tutor support and you will be given feedback from your tutor and your peers. You will also get the opportunity to observe your peers, learn from them and offer them feedback.

Part Time Online CELTA courses via the Barcelona centres

For those unable to commit to the intensity of a four or five week course, the online part time CELTA is an easier and more flexible solution. With our Barcelona (Passeig de Gracia) centre's part-time online CELTA, you need only to commit just 15 – 20 hours per week of study, which usually spans over 14 weeks. With the Universitat centre's part-time online CELTA, the course length will vary from around 9 weeks to 13 weeks, depending on the course.

Teaching Practice sessions will be on specific days and will depend on the course dates you choose. For both the Passeig de Gracia and Universitat centres there are typically two schedules available.

For the Part-time CELTA, you can work through the content week by week. You will need to dedicate at least 5 hours per week to the input sessions and you will need to attend the teaching practice during the schedule you have chosen, which will be six hours per week. There will also be additional home study, so you will be expect to complete 15 – 20 hours per week in total, depending on how much home study you allocate.

What are the benefits of taking a Cambridge CELTA online?

The CELTA is one of the most highly regarded TEFL qualification internationally and most reputable schools will look for this certificate when they are hiring their staff.

Now in its online format, it means that the Cambridge CELTA is more:

• Accessible: No more visa headache or extra costs on travel or accommodation
• Flexible: You can take the CELTA from the safety of your home and you will have access to their online materials

The CELTA will train you with the core methodologies and principles to teach English in the classroom, however because of the online nature you will quickly become familiar with how to use the tools that is needed to teach online.

Where can I teach once I have a CELTA 100% Online qualification?

You can teach anywhere! The CELTA can enable you to teach in language schools and colleges, you can freelance, you can teach immigrants and with the 100% online CELTA, you will also be better equipped to teach online.

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About the CELTA Courses

The CELTA course is the original "TEFL" course and provides initial training leading to a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). It is intended for those without previous experience who wish to enter the profession and for teachers with no previous training in this field.

Success in the CELTA Certificate has enabled many candidates to obtain their first teaching position: the CELTA course that we offer in both our Barcelona (Passeig de Gracia and Universitat) centres is highly regarded by employers as providing sound initial training and a strong basis from which to develop as a teacher of English.

CELTA Course Content

The CELTA course covers the following syllabus:

• Language Analysis and Awareness
• The Learner, the Teacher and the Teaching/Learning Context
• Planning for Effective Teaching
• Classroom Management Skills
• Teaching Procedures and Techniques
• Resources and Materials
• Professional Development
• Classroom Observation
• Teaching Practice

CELTA Teaching Practice

Teaching practice is an integral part of the course. This is organised in small groups of 5-6 trainees with volunteer students at two or three different levels. After each teaching practice session an evaluation of the session is led by a course tutor. At the Barcelona (Passeig de Gracia and Universitat) centres, trainees are expected to liaise within their groups outside course hours in order to plan teaching practice classes, according to guidelines provided by course tutors.

CELTA Course Assessment

Trainees are continuously assessed in all the syllabus areas, including written assignments, and with particular emphasis on their teaching ability and potential. At the end of the course successful candidates receive the Cambridge Certificate and a Progress Report.

Find a TEFL Job Post CELTA

As a StudyCELTA trainee, you will be able to sign up for free to our TEFL jobs website www.teflwork.com. TEFLwork is a platform only for qualified English teachers and will allow you to find work both at home and abroad with your newly gained CELTA certificate.

CELTA Entry Criteria for Barcelona (applicable for both Passeig de Gracia and Universitat centres)

1. Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the start of the course.
2. They must have a standard of education which would allow entrance to higher education in their country (i.e. University entrance / High School completed).
3. They must have an awareness of language, and a competence in English, both written and spoken, that enables them to follow the course.
4. They must also have the potential to develop into effective teachers.

If you are unsure if you are eligible to apply for CELTA, take our CELTA eligibility test.

CELTA Length & Timetable in Barcelona (both Passeig de Gracia and Universitat)

You can take a CELTA course in Barcelona (both Passeig de Gracia and Universitat) either full or part-time:

• Full-time over four to five weeks:
  • CELTA courses have a minimum of 120 contact hours, plus a further 80 hours plus for required outside of class time tasks, including assignments and lesson planning. The full-time CELTA courses offered in Barcelona are very intensive and require a full-time commitment. It is not possible or advisable to hold even a part-time job while on the CELTA course.
• Part-time over several months:
  • The 120-hour-plus part-time CELTA course is specially designed for people living and working in Barcelona.

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CELTA Full Time Timetable (4 weeks): Passeig de Gracia

Sessions are held Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:30pm including teaching practice. A typical day on the full-time CELTA course offered in Barcelona (Passeig de Gracia) is as follows, although there are sometimes variations:

• 9-10.15 Input session 1
• 10.15-10.45 Break
• 10.45-12-15 Input session 2
• 12.15-13.00 Feedback on previous day's TP and assisted lesson planning
• 13.00-14.00 Lunch break
• 14.00-16.15 Teaching Practice with real students
• 16.15-17.00 Initial feedback on TP and assisted lesson planning

CELTA Full Time Timetable (5 weeks): Universitat

Sessions are held Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5pm including teaching practice. A typical day on the full-time CELTA course offered in Barcelona (Universitat) is as follows, although there are sometimes variations:

• 9-10.10 Input
• 10.20-11 Planning
• 11.15-13.30 Teaching Practice
• 13.30-14.30 Lunch break
• 14.30-15.30 Feedback
• 15.50-17.00 Input

CELTA Part Time Timetable (approx. 4 months): Passeig de Gracia

Sessions are either one or two days a week (see the table Dates and Fees for details), including teaching practice.

A typical example day (e.g. Saturday) on the part-time CELTA course offered in Barcelona (Passeig de Gracia) is as follows, although there are may be variations:

• 9-10.45 Input session
• 10.45-11.00 Break
• 11.00-11.30 Feedback & assisted lesson planning
• 12.00-14.00 Teaching practice with real students
• 14.00-14.30 Feedback & assisted lesson planning

CELTA Part Time Timetable (varies between 2 and 4 months): Universitat

Sessions are either one or two days a week (see the table Dates and Fees for details), including teaching practice.

A typical example day (Morning Session) on the part-time CELTA course offered in Barcelona (Universitat) is as follows, although there are may be variations:

• 9.00-9.30 Planning
• 9.45-12.00 Teaching Practice
• 12.15-13.00 Feedback
• 13.15-14.30 Input

A typical example day (Afternoon Session) on the part-time CELTA course offered in Barcelona (Universitat) is as follows, although there are may be variations:

• 15.00-15.30 Planning
• 15.45-18.00 Teaching Practice
• 18.15-19.00 Feedback
• 19.15-20.30 Input

How to Apply for the CELTA via Barcelona, Spain

If you believe you meet the requirements to do the CELTA course, fill in our online application. After completing your application and any necessary pre-interview tasks you will be invited to an interview which can be conducted in person, by telephone or via Skype. Please note any deadlines for applications in the Dates and Fees box above.

Please note: Your place is not confirmed on a course until you have been accepted and have paid a non-refundable deposit.

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Unsure if you are Eligible to Apply for CELTA?

If you are unsure if you meet the requirements to apply for a CELTA course then you can take our CELTA Eligibility Test.

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How to Pay (Passeig de Gracia)

Payments (deposit & balance) can be made directly to the school via Bank Transfer, Bank Cheque, VISA or MASTERCARD.

Please note that you will be responsible for any bank charges or credit card transaction fees, even if you have already paid bank charges in your own country. So please, when paying make sure that the payment to the School is "free of charges" since the School has to receive the whole net amount in EUROS.

How to Pay (Universitat)

Payments (deposit & balance) can be made directly to the school via debit or credit card bank transfer. Please speak to the course tutor during the interview stage of the application process to find out more about the payment process or any cancelation policy.

Cancellation Policy (Passeig de Gracia)

1. Deposits are non-refundable.
2. Fee must be paid no later than 15 working days before the first day of the course.
3. If you postpone the starting date of your CELTA course giving:
   1. More than 4 weeks notice—no penalty. The deposit will be valid for a future course. The course must be completed within one year of its postponement.
   2. Less than 4 weeks notice—you will forfeit your original deposit which must be paid again. If any other payments have been made, that money will be valid for a future course. The course must be completed within one year of its postponement.
4. If you cancel the CELTA course:
   1. More than 4 weeks before the course starts—full refund of balance (not of deposit)
   2. Between 2 and 4 weeks before the course starts—50% refund of balance (not of deposit)
   3. Less than 2 weeks before the course starts—0% refund
5. If you do not show up to your course and do not give us any prior notification of this, there will be no refund given of any course fees paid.
6. If your visa is rejected, as long as proof of rejection is sent to us, we would refund full fees except the deposit of the course and a €150 administration charge (including visa support).
7. If a visa is required, course fees must be received at least two weeks before any appointment at the consulate to allow sufficient time to prepare and send documents.
8. The place on any course and fees paid cannot be transferred to another person.
9. Postponements of extension courses are possible giving no less than 1 week notice. No penalty will be applied in these cases. If the extension course is postponed it must be completed within one year of its postponement. If the centre cancels the extension course, you will receive a full refund. If a trainee cancels the extension course, no refund will be given.
10. The centre cannot be held responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings.
11. We reserve the right to cancel a course up to 2 weeks before the start date. In this case your full fees will be refunded (including deposit).
12. A fee of €100 is applicable to any referred projects (if a project fails and needs to be remarked).

Cancellation Policy (Universitat)

1. Deposit. Once you have been sent an acceptance letter, a non‐refundable deposit must be paid within seven days to reserve your place.
2. Balance. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 10 working days before the start of the course.
3. Non‐transferable. Places and fees cannot be transferred to another person.
4. Non-attendance. If you do not attend the course and no notification is received, no refund will be given. If your visa application fails, you will be refunded the fees, minus the deposit.
5. Deferral. If you defer your enrolment, the following conditions apply:
   Minimum four weeks’ notice. Your deposit (and any further fees paid) will be transferred to a future edition of the course
   Less than 4 weeks’ notice. Your deposit will need to be paid again to reserve a place on a future course
6. Cancellation. If you cancel your enrolment (or are denied a visa), you will be entitled to the following refund:
   More than four weeks’ notice. Full balance minus the deposit.
   Two to four weeks’ notice. 50% of balance minus the deposit.
   Less than two weeks’ notice. No refund.
7. Theft or accident. The EIM cannot be held responsible for any loss, theft or personal injury occurring during the course.
8. Course cancellation. The centre reserves the right to cancel a course up to two weeks before the scheduled start date. If this happens, the course fees (including deposit) will be refunded in full.
9. Certificates. Upon successful completion of your course, you will be sent the corresponding certificate. Replacement certificates should be requested directly from Cambridge.