Cambridge CELTA
Become a World-Recognized Certified English Teacher
International House Dublin offers the CELTA (University of Cambridge TEFL) course, the most widely recognized English language teaching qualification globally. As the longest-running CELTA center in Dublin, they provide both full-time and part-time courses, all externally assessed by a University of Cambridge ESOL moderator, ensuring the highest standards in teacher training.
The CELTA course is suitable for a variety of candidates, including those new to teaching, individuals with little or no prior language teaching experience, teachers from other subjects looking to transition into language teaching, and those seeking a refresher course or a practical, internationally recognized qualification in language teaching.
Levels: From Advanced
Minimum Age: Minimum 18 years old
Schedule
Full-Time In Person:
09:00 to 17:15, Monday to Friday
Part-Time Online:
Flexible schedule with a minimum of 10 hours per week, increasing to 25 hours during teaching practice weeks. Online sessions include interactive tasks, live sessions, filmed lesson observations, assignments, and tutorials. Teaching practice is scheduled on specified dates.
Course Length:
Full-Time In Person: 4 weeks
Part-Time Online: 20 weeks
Start Date:
Full-Time 2026:
5th January to 30th January
9th February to 6th March
9th March to 3rd April
13th April to 8th May
11th May to 5th June
8th June to 3rd July
6th July to 31st July
10th August to 4th September
7th September to 2nd October
5th October to 30th October
9th November to 4th December
Part-Time 2026:
26th January to 12th June
TP: 7th February, 14th February, 21st February, 28th February, 7th March, 14th March, 21st March, 28th March, 18th April, 25th April, 2nd May, 9th May, 16th May, 23rd May, 30th May, 6th June
3rd August to 18th December
TP: 15th August, 22nd August, 29th August, 5th September, 12th September, 19th September, 26th September, 3rd October, 17th October, 24th October, 7th November, 14th November, 21st November, 28th November, 5th December, 12th December
What can I expect from this course?
- Comprehensive training in English language teaching.
- Full-time and part-time options.
- High-quality instruction, externally assessed by a Cambridge ESOL moderator.
- Practical teaching experience with feedback.
- Development of effective teaching techniques and classroom management skills.
- An internationally recognized qualification from Dublin’s longest-running CELTA center.
- Support and guidance from experienced trainers.
This programme is ideal for individuals who:
- Are new to teaching English.
- Have little or no prior language teaching experience.
- Are teachers from other subjects looking to transition into language teaching.
- Seek a refresher course or a practical, internationally recognized qualification in language teaching.
Accommodation Options
Host Family
Student Residence
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CELTA Stories: From Trainee to Teacher
Real voices. Real outcomes. In this short video, past IH Dublin CELTA graduates—from career-changers to recent grads—share why they chose CELTA with us (online or on campus), what the assessed teaching practice is really like, and how the qualification opened doors to jobs worldwide.
Ready to start your journey? Apply for the next intake.