Train to teach with CELTA – 9 courses starting throughout the year
Full-time: 4 weeks
Part-time: 10 weeks
Face-to-face: 2,495 USD
Online courses: 1,995 USD
Cambridge-approved CELTA tutors with 10+ years’ of experience
We are a Cambridge-authorised centre in Dubai offering quality CELTA teacher training courses as part-time or full-time in different flexible modes.
Complete the course in 4 weeks in our Dubai campus available from Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm
Participate in our online training from Saturday mornings and two weekday evenings
*CELTA courses can be pursued by native and non-native English speakers with Advanced or higher English levels.
(with min. 7.5 in writing & speaking)
*IELTS score or any other English-level certification is not mandatory. The candidate’s qualification and eligibility will be checked through the application and interview process.
For assessment, the trainees will have practical sessions to teach for a total of six hours, working with classes at two levels of English proficiency. The assessment will be based on their overall performance in these six hours of teaching sessions.
The trainees will also need to complete four written assignments: one focusing on adult learning; one on the language systems of English; one on language skills; and one reflecting their teaching style.
Continuous trainer support. No final written exam.
Become a CELTA certified teacher to have a successful career as an English teacher. Being one of the widely recognised TEFL qualifications, our CELTA course may open doors for your teaching career almost anywhere in the world.
| Course | Code | Date | Weeks | Delivery days | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Part-time | C3/2026 | 04-Apr to 11-Jun | 10 weeks | Sat, Tue, Thur | Apply |
| Face-to-Face intensive | C4/2026 | 27-Apr to 22-May | 4 weeks | Mon–Fri | Apply |
| Online Part-time | C5/2026 | 20-Jun to 27-Aug | 10 weeks | Sat, Tue, Thur | Apply |
| Face-to-Face intensive | C6/2026 | 06-Jul to 31-Jul | 4 weeks | Mon–Fri | Apply |
| Face-to-Face intensive | C7/2026 | 07-Sep to 02-Oct | 4 weeks | Mon–Fri | Apply |
| Online Part-time | C8/2026 | 12-Sep to 19-Nov | 10 weeks | Sat, Tue, Thur | Apply |
| Face-to-Face intensive | C9/2026 | 02-Nov to 27-Nov | 4 weeks | Mon–Fri | Apply |
Note: Accommodation option and student visit visa are available upon request.*
Before joining any of our programmes, students have to take an online placement test to assess their English writing, speaking, and reading abilities. After registering for our General English language course, you will be provided access to our exclusive student portal in which you will have to complete the following tests:
Complete the pre-interview task
Attend the interview
Start the course
Graduate and start your career
Receive ongoing support
Complete the pre-interview
Attend the interview
Start the course
Graduate and start your career
Receive ongoing support
No, teaching experience is not mandatory in order to enrol for the CELTA teacher training. The CELTA qualification is open for all individuals with Advanced or higher level English skills, and a degree equivalent to university entry requirements. However, for teachers with some teaching experience, it can be a useful international qualification to highlight their proficiency.
CELTA is a Cambridge-approved international qualification that will certify you to be eligible for various teaching roles. It is a popular certification accepted by private and public sector employers across the globe and the British Council.
The CELTA qualification doesn’t involve any final examination. Instead, the assessment and evaluation of the candidates happen during the course, which is moderated by an external Cambridge ESOL-appointed assessor.
CELTA is a TEFL certification course offered at Cambridge-approved centres like ES Dubai. It is considered a renowned teacher training course, which is required for various English teaching jobs around the world.
No. Many of our top-scoring grads walked into CELTA having never taught a lesson.
Definitely not. If your English is around C1+ / IELTS 7.5, you’re good. Native and non-native speakers have equal chances of success on the course.
A university-entry-level qualification is enough. A degree helps for some visas later but isn’t a Cambridge entry rule.
For the Face-to-face: 2,495 USD and for Online courses: 1,995 USD
This includes all tuition and Cambridge registration & moderation fees.
None. The only extra you might ever pay is a small courier fee if you need the paper certificate shipped outside the UAE—collection on campus is free.
Yes. A USD 685 deposit secures your seat; the rest can be split into two or three payments before day one.
No. We provide all course texts and handouts—digital or print—within the fee.
Easy—search your city on Cambridge’s official list:
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-a-teaching-centre/ You’ll spot ES Dubai there. If a centre isn’t on that page, tread carefully!
Intensity! If you want to do this hard and fast, take the intensive programme. If you’d rather take it slower or if you have a full-time job to work around, take the part-time option. Note that maintaining a job and a part-time CELTA can be just (if not, more) challenging than an intensive course.
No. Cambridge issues the same certificate for every mode; delivery format is not printed on it. That said, at the end of every course, you will receive two documents: the Cambridge certificate and our final report. Cambridge dictates that our final report must state whether the teaching practice was online or face-to-face. Your official Cambridge certificate, however, does not state the mode in which you took the course.
Check the schedule table or ask us.
At least six hours with real students (average 12 per class) plus observations of your peers, your tutors and our senior teachers.
No. Assessment is continuous: teaching practice + four bite-sized written assignments, all supported by your tutor.
Pass = meets Cambridge standard, Pass B = very strong, Pass A = exceptional (3-5 % worldwide). Employers mainly look for “CELTA”—the grade is a nice bonus.
Globally. Many ads literally say “CELTA-preferred”.
It’s the only entry-level TEFL qualification designed and externally moderated by Cambridge, so quality is consistent everywhere and employers trust it.
Yes! You’ll meet our Director of Studies during the course, and join our LinkedIn alumni hub with regular vacancies.
Everywhere—from business English centres in Vietnam to ESP roles across the Gulf and summer schools in Europe.
Optional 4-star hotel stay with or without breakfast. A free shuttle (≈35 min) runs to and from campus multiple times per day.
We guide you through every step and issue the invitation letter you’ll need.
Not at all. You’ll still be challenged to try new methods. Experience helps, but openness to feedback is what earns top grades.
Full-time: expect evenings and weekends of study (30-35 hrs a week). Part-time: about 10-12 hrs outside evening classes. Intense—but we’re right beside you.
Let us know early. Your tutor will create a personalised action plan and extra feedback sessions. Follow the guidance and you’ll be fine.
Still have a question? Ping us on WhatsApp, drop us an email, or book a quick call—our team’s here to help you start your CELTA journey with confidence.
Are you excited to know more about our CELTA course? Send in your details or contact us now!
+971 58 686 5420
celta@esworld.com
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