- All CELTA courses include 6 hours of Teaching Practice, one of the reasons why they are so well respected. All candidates teach 8-9 lessons with multilingual classes of adult learners at two different levels.
- The course is delivered by a Cambridge Authorised Centre and taught by approved tutors who have appropriate training qualifications and experience
- Each and every course is quality controlled, inspected and moderated by Cambridge appointed assessors.
Why you should do your CELTA with us!
CELT Athens is an Authorised Cambridge Teaching Awards Centre and has been running TEFL courses from Certificate to Diploma level courses since 1989. Since then we have trained more than 4000 teachers in the private and public sector.
Experience – Quality – Creativity – Top Tutors – Top Reputation
We guarantee excellence in:
- Quality of tutor input and support; please check our tutor profiles and qualifications here & trainee reviews here.
- A rich and varied ELT library with all the books you need for your background reading.
- Unparalleled online support with special access to resources, self-access & study materials;
- Fantastic teaching facilities with all the necessary tech including IWB’s, access to Wifi, library & Common Room for our trainees – we are in the heart of the city centre.
- Job support through our online closed community – during and after your course
- A variety of course options and start dates available
- A strong alumni community and an international network of peers – we are a connected centre, with a strong presence through publications and conference presentations in person or online.
- A free short course on Teaching Languages Online which will give you an extra certificate.
How Difficult is the CELTA?
The Cambridge CELTA is a demanding but highly rewarding course. During your attendance, you will be following seminars and workshops by top tutors and teaching our adult classes or observing fellow trainees teach these classes.
The course will equip you with all the basic teaching, planning and design skills you need in order to deal with any teaching problem.
All you need to know about our CELTA courses
CELTA Course Details
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Dates & Tuition
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Fully Online PT or FT
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Face-to-face courses in Athens
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Mixed Mode
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How to Apply
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How to prepare
Dates & Tuition Fees for all courses as of 2026 are €1470 euros and include:
- Our CELTA course tuition fee
- The Cambridge assessment fee
- Library membership & other free resources (online and offline)
- A free certificate course on how to teach online*
2026 courses
Dates
Attendance Days
10-week part time fully online courses*
05 Jan-14 Mar
Thursdays or Saturdays a.m.
02 Feb-10 Apr
Mondays or Wednesdays p.m.
16 Mar-30 May
Thursdays or Saturdays a.m.
01 Jun-07 Aug
To be announced
29 Jun-05 Sep
To be announced
31 Aug-07 Nov
Thursdays or Saturdays a.m.
*Οne live Zoom session every week
Dates
Attendance Days
10-week part time Mixed Mode Courses*
05 Jan-14 Mar
Thursdays a.m.
02 Feb-10 Apr
Thursdays or Fridays a.m.
01 Jun-07 Aug
To be announced
31 Aug-07 Nov
Thursdays & Saturdays a.m.
*5 weeks in Athens & 5 online
Dates
Attendance Days
6-week Semi Intensive Courses*
12 Jan-20 Feb
Mondays & Wednesdays a.m.
02 Mar-10 Apr
Mondays & Wednesdays a.m.
20 Apr-29 May
To be announced
01 Jun-10 Jul
To be announced
29 Jun-07 Aug
To be announced
*Two live Zoom sessions every week
Dates
Attendance Days
Face to Face Part Time & Intensive Courses*
05 Jan-27 Mar
Mondays & Wednesdays (12 weeks)
04 May-24 Jul
Tuesdays & Thursdays (12 weeks)
*Two days (09:00-15:00) every week
01 Jun-26 Jun Monday to Friday
06 Jul-31 Jul
Monday to Friday
*Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00
Please get in touch for ways of payment
- Check out our tuition fees in your currency here
Connect with us
CELT Athens, 28th October Ave, Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3301202 | +30 6944312440
E-mail: info@celt.edu.gr
Fully Online PT or FT How the courses are delivered
The content of fully online courses is delivered asynchronously through the Cambridge online platform and all access and study time can be done whenever a candidate has free time. The days and times of synchronous interactive sessions may vary to suit the needs of different groups of trainees in different time zones but they are usually 6-7 hours long, a full morning, afternoon or evening. Attendance to these live sessions is required.
During the live Zoom Meetings candidates...
… teach and observe others teach real students
… give and receive feedback about lessons taught or seen
… plan lessons with tutor supervision.
… attend progress tutorials in groups or individually
… attend interactive seminars and workshops
Timetables
Online courses can be followed in part time mode over 10 weeks or in intensive mode over 6 weeks.
10-week course: Live sessions are on one full day a week a.m. or p.m. (for approximately 6-7 hours each time)
6-week course: Live sessions are on two full days a week a.m. or p.m. (for approximately 5 hours each time) for the following.
Here is what a typical day on the course is like (subject to change depending on number of trainees):
09:00-11:00 Teaching Practices
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:15 Feedback to Lessons
12:30-13:30 Supported Lesson Planning
14:00-15:00 Online Live Seminar
Workload
10-week course: This is a great option even if you are teaching although it does require setting time aside for study. We estimate an average of about 10 hours working independently on the course content, plus additional hours lesson planning and assignment writing. The days and times of these live, interactive sessions are adjusted to the needs of different groups of trainees in different time zones.
Candidates must study the course content on the Cambridge platform outside online contact time with tutor and students any time or day of the week they have available; they will be required to cover between 3-5 units every week and complete four short assignments during the course.
6-week course: This is a great option if you are not yet teaching or, if you are, you should choose it if you have a very light teaching schedule. We estimate an average of about 10 hours working independently on the course content, plus additional hours lesson planning and assignment writing. The 6-week course can be quite demanding and it is difficult to follow if you are also working. you will need to set a minimum of about 25 hours per week for attendance, study and lesson planning.
To participate
You will need a reasonably fast connection and a laptop or desktop with a web camera. You will also need a noise-cancelling headset with a microphone (not the one you use for your smartphone). This will allow you to participate and teach with no audio and and video issues. Our online/virtual classroom allows participants audio, video, text chat and screen sharing (standard tools in all live classrooms) as well as other great functionalities, such as dividing students into separate rooms in order to do group work.
To apply
Click here to complete the application form online.
Face-to-face courses in Athens Full time courses are usually completed over four weeks, most of them in the summer months. It's suitable for for loca international student-teachers who are able to come and spend at least four weeks in Athens, ideal for anyone who wants to take advantage of our superb location to also have a great break before or after their course!!!
Timetable
Attendance is every day during weekdays (Monday to Friday); it is an all-day attendance course, usually from 09:00 – 17:00. Here is what a typical day on the intensive CELTA is like:
09:00-11:00 Teaching Practices
11:00-11:30 Coffee Break
11:30-12:30 Feedback to Lessons
12:30-13:30 Supported Lesson Planning
13:30-14:30 Lunch Break
14:30-15:45 Input Seminar 1
16:00-17:00 Input Seminar 2
Workload
During the 4 weeks you will be required to attend all day, write 8 lesson plans, teach 8 assessed lessons and write 4 short assignments all related to the content of the syllabus. They are about 1000 words each and focus on Identifying Learner Needs, Grammar & Vocabulary, Reading or Listening and Professional Development after the course.
It is a heavy workload but if you love the fully immersive nature of an intensive course like this, you will reap great benefits!!! Candidates for this option should be free from work obligations and able to commit fully to completing their course.
About the 12-week or 16-week part time courses
Attendance is be two full mornings every week from 09:00 -15:00 on the 12 week course, or 09:00 - 13:00 on the 16-week course for seminars, workshops, teaching practice and feedback as well as lesson planning.
Workload - Candidates for this option can be working but must make sure they have enough free hours from work obligations so they can study for their course.
Next Course dates - applications must be received by mid-December for our January 2026 course
To apply
Apply online by clicking here
Mixed Mode The mixed mode course option is a great alternative for those candidates who want the best of both worlds. This course option does just that! It prepares our candidates for what is now the new norm of teaching foreign languages. Teachers find work both online and offline, so the mixed mode CELTA truly gets them future ready!
We offer two course options:
A 6-week intensive course with attendance and teaching 3 weeks online and 3 weeks in Athens
A 10-week part time course with attendance and teaching 5 weeks online and 5 weeks in Athens
How the Courses Work
Interactive meetings on Zoom are held usually on one or two full mornings or afternoons a week during the online part of the course. During the face-to face part of the course, sessions may take place once or twice a week depending on the course option.
For dates and tuition fees, please click here.
How to Apply How to get accepted
Many candidates worry that they do not know anything about teaching but they really should not. The CELTA course is a pre-service course intended for teachers who have no teaching experience but even experienced teachers find it extremely useful and rewarding.
Ideally you should:
- have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education
- be aged 18 or over
- have a standard of English which will enable you to teach a range of levels including advanced classes
- You may still be accepted if you do not have formal qualifications at this level but can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete the course successfully.
Your standard of English should be C1 or higher in oder to help you do well on the course as you will be required to teach both higher and lower levels in your teaching assessments.
If you do not know your level, do take our free placement test here, then write to us to let us know so we can give you your results. Both native and non-native speakers are accepted on the course and both are expected to have a level of education, language awareness and competence in English which will enable them to deal with all aspects of the assessment in a successful way.
Follow these instructions to apply:
- Apply online by clicking here
- Complete the pre-interview task, a short language assessment which we will send you
- Email your answers to info@celt.edu.gr
- Arrange a date and time when you can attend an online interview with a course tutor.
- If accepted, pay in your deposit to confirm your place, and begin your pre-course preparation tasks given to you by the centre.
If you would like to learn more about what we look for in your pre-course assessment, please read this blog post written by our Director and CELTA & DELTA Course Tutor, Marisa Constantinides.
How to prepare To get accepted and do well on the CELTA course, you need a good level of English; Cambridge specifies a minimum of C1 (CEFR) or a 7 and above IELTS score. Read the blog post below explaining what we look for in a candidate so you can prepare effectively and do well.
- You can study on your own or take a course. The results of solitary/individual work vary; some individuals may do well, others may benefit by attending a course.
- The Cambridge free CELTA Preparation Course. This is a free course created by Cambridge and it is highly recommended. Complete the three modules below and get fully prepared.
CELT courses
- Language Awareness Course for ELT Teachers - this is a course suited to teachers whose level of English is B2 or lower.
- Grammar for Teachers Course. - this is a course suited to teachers who want to become teachers of English but have no formal knowledge of grammar, either because they are native speakers who were never taught grammar at school, or whose studies did not include this subject.
What you can do for your tech skills
Whether you are registering for an online or blended/mixed-mode course,or for a face-to-face course, technology is here to stay and help TEFL teachers do a better job. All our CELTA trainees are invited to attend the following course completely free of charge for our trainees to help them with learning and teaching in a virtual classroom (or use technology in their offline classes).
Useful websites for preparation
- Our free CELTA preparation wiki with useful links for grammar preparation and improvement of your language skills.
- The ESOL Foundation website free grammar learning page If you are worried about your knowledge of grammar, you will find some useful introductory grammar units on - they are simple and clear and will help you with terminology if this worries you
The Cambridge Grammar English Grammar Today (Reference): https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/
Read this blog post to learn more about how your language skills and readiness to attend are going to be assessed through a written assessment and personal interview:
-
Dates & Tuition
-
Fully Online PT or FT
-
Face-to-face courses in Athens
-
Mixed Mode
-
How to Apply
-
How to prepare
Fees for all courses as of 2026 are €1470 euros and include:
- Our CELTA course tuition fee
- The Cambridge assessment fee
- Library membership & other free resources (online and offline)
- A free certificate course on how to teach online*
2026 courses | ||
Dates | Attendance Days |
|
10-week part time fully online courses* | ||
05 Jan-14 Mar | Thursdays or Saturdays a.m. | |
02 Feb-10 Apr | Mondays or Wednesdays p.m. | |
16 Mar-30 May | Thursdays or Saturdays a.m. | |
01 Jun-07 Aug | To be announced | |
29 Jun-05 Sep | To be announced | |
31 Aug-07 Nov | Thursdays or Saturdays a.m. | |
|
|
|
*Οne live Zoom session every week | ||
Dates | Attendance Days |
|
10-week part time Mixed Mode Courses* |
| |
05 Jan-14 Mar | Thursdays a.m. | |
02 Feb-10 Apr | Thursdays or Fridays a.m. | |
01 Jun-07 Aug | To be announced | |
31 Aug-07 Nov | Thursdays & Saturdays a.m. | |
|
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|
*5 weeks in Athens & 5 online | ||
Dates | Attendance Days |
|
6-week Semi Intensive Courses* |
| |
12 Jan-20 Feb | Mondays & Wednesdays a.m. | |
02 Mar-10 Apr | Mondays & Wednesdays a.m. | |
20 Apr-29 May | To be announced | |
01 Jun-10 Jul | To be announced | |
29 Jun-07 Aug | To be announced | |
|
|
|
*Two live Zoom sessions every week | ||
Dates | Attendance Days |
|
Face to Face Part Time & Intensive Courses* | ||
05 Jan-27 Mar | Mondays & Wednesdays (12 weeks) | |
04 May-24 Jul | Tuesdays & Thursdays (12 weeks) | |
|
|
|
*Two days (09:00-15:00) every week | ||
| 01 Jun-26 Jun | Monday to Friday | |
06 Jul-31 Jul | Monday to Friday | |
*Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00 | ||
Please get in touch for ways of payment
- Check out our tuition fees in your currency here
Connect with us
CELT Athens, 28th October Ave, Athens, Greece Tel +30 210 3301202 | +30 6944312440
E-mail: info@celt.edu.gr
How the courses are delivered
The content of fully online courses is delivered asynchronously through the Cambridge online platform and all access and study time can be done whenever a candidate has free time. The days and times of synchronous interactive sessions may vary to suit the needs of different groups of trainees in different time zones but they are usually 6-7 hours long, a full morning, afternoon or evening. Attendance to these live sessions is required.
During the live Zoom Meetings candidates...
… teach and observe others teach real students
… give and receive feedback about lessons taught or seen
… plan lessons with tutor supervision.
… attend progress tutorials in groups or individually
… attend interactive seminars and workshops
Timetables
Online courses can be followed in part time mode over 10 weeks or in intensive mode over 6 weeks.
10-week course: Live sessions are on one full day a week a.m. or p.m. (for approximately 6-7 hours each time)
6-week course: Live sessions are on two full days a week a.m. or p.m. (for approximately 5 hours each time) for the following.
Here is what a typical day on the course is like (subject to change depending on number of trainees):
09:00-11:00 Teaching Practices
11:00-11:15 Coffee Break
11:15-12:15 Feedback to Lessons
12:30-13:30 Supported Lesson Planning
14:00-15:00 Online Live Seminar
Workload
10-week course: This is a great option even if you are teaching although it does require setting time aside for study. We estimate an average of about 10 hours working independently on the course content, plus additional hours lesson planning and assignment writing. The days and times of these live, interactive sessions are adjusted to the needs of different groups of trainees in different time zones.
Candidates must study the course content on the Cambridge platform outside online contact time with tutor and students any time or day of the week they have available; they will be required to cover between 3-5 units every week and complete four short assignments during the course.
6-week course: This is a great option if you are not yet teaching or, if you are, you should choose it if you have a very light teaching schedule. We estimate an average of about 10 hours working independently on the course content, plus additional hours lesson planning and assignment writing. The 6-week course can be quite demanding and it is difficult to follow if you are also working. you will need to set a minimum of about 25 hours per week for attendance, study and lesson planning.
To participate
You will need a reasonably fast connection and a laptop or desktop with a web camera. You will also need a noise-cancelling headset with a microphone (not the one you use for your smartphone). This will allow you to participate and teach with no audio and and video issues. Our online/virtual classroom allows participants audio, video, text chat and screen sharing (standard tools in all live classrooms) as well as other great functionalities, such as dividing students into separate rooms in order to do group work.
To apply
Click here to complete the application form online.
Full time courses are usually completed over four weeks, most of them in the summer months. It's suitable for for loca international student-teachers who are able to come and spend at least four weeks in Athens, ideal for anyone who wants to take advantage of our superb location to also have a great break before or after their course!!!
Timetable
Attendance is every day during weekdays (Monday to Friday); it is an all-day attendance course, usually from 09:00 – 17:00. Here is what a typical day on the intensive CELTA is like:
09:00-11:00 Teaching Practices
11:00-11:30 Coffee Break
11:30-12:30 Feedback to Lessons
12:30-13:30 Supported Lesson Planning
13:30-14:30 Lunch Break
14:30-15:45 Input Seminar 1
16:00-17:00 Input Seminar 2
Workload
During the 4 weeks you will be required to attend all day, write 8 lesson plans, teach 8 assessed lessons and write 4 short assignments all related to the content of the syllabus. They are about 1000 words each and focus on Identifying Learner Needs, Grammar & Vocabulary, Reading or Listening and Professional Development after the course.
It is a heavy workload but if you love the fully immersive nature of an intensive course like this, you will reap great benefits!!! Candidates for this option should be free from work obligations and able to commit fully to completing their course.
About the 12-week or 16-week part time courses
Attendance is be two full mornings every week from 09:00 -15:00 on the 12 week course, or 09:00 - 13:00 on the 16-week course for seminars, workshops, teaching practice and feedback as well as lesson planning.
Workload - Candidates for this option can be working but must make sure they have enough free hours from work obligations so they can study for their course.
Next Course dates - applications must be received by mid-December for our January 2026 course
To apply
Apply online by clicking here
The mixed mode course option is a great alternative for those candidates who want the best of both worlds. This course option does just that! It prepares our candidates for what is now the new norm of teaching foreign languages. Teachers find work both online and offline, so the mixed mode CELTA truly gets them future ready!
We offer two course options:
A 6-week intensive course with attendance and teaching 3 weeks online and 3 weeks in Athens
A 10-week part time course with attendance and teaching 5 weeks online and 5 weeks in Athens
How the Courses Work
Interactive meetings on Zoom are held usually on one or two full mornings or afternoons a week during the online part of the course. During the face-to face part of the course, sessions may take place once or twice a week depending on the course option.
For dates and tuition fees, please click here.
How to get accepted
Many candidates worry that they do not know anything about teaching but they really should not. The CELTA course is a pre-service course intended for teachers who have no teaching experience but even experienced teachers find it extremely useful and rewarding.
Ideally you should:
- have a standard of education equivalent to that required for entry into higher education
- be aged 18 or over
- have a standard of English which will enable you to teach a range of levels including advanced classes
- You may still be accepted if you do not have formal qualifications at this level but can demonstrate that you would be likely to complete the course successfully.
Your standard of English should be C1 or higher in oder to help you do well on the course as you will be required to teach both higher and lower levels in your teaching assessments.
If you do not know your level, do take our free placement test here, then write to us to let us know so we can give you your results. Both native and non-native speakers are accepted on the course and both are expected to have a level of education, language awareness and competence in English which will enable them to deal with all aspects of the assessment in a successful way.
Follow these instructions to apply:
- Apply online by clicking here
- Complete the pre-interview task, a short language assessment which we will send you
- Email your answers to info@celt.edu.gr
- Arrange a date and time when you can attend an online interview with a course tutor.
- If accepted, pay in your deposit to confirm your place, and begin your pre-course preparation tasks given to you by the centre.
If you would like to learn more about what we look for in your pre-course assessment, please read this blog post written by our Director and CELTA & DELTA Course Tutor, Marisa Constantinides.
To get accepted and do well on the CELTA course, you need a good level of English; Cambridge specifies a minimum of C1 (CEFR) or a 7 and above IELTS score. Read the blog post below explaining what we look for in a candidate so you can prepare effectively and do well.
- You can study on your own or take a course. The results of solitary/individual work vary; some individuals may do well, others may benefit by attending a course.
- The Cambridge free CELTA Preparation Course. This is a free course created by Cambridge and it is highly recommended. Complete the three modules below and get fully prepared.
CELT courses
- Language Awareness Course for ELT Teachers - this is a course suited to teachers whose level of English is B2 or lower.
- Grammar for Teachers Course. - this is a course suited to teachers who want to become teachers of English but have no formal knowledge of grammar, either because they are native speakers who were never taught grammar at school, or whose studies did not include this subject.
What you can do for your tech skills
Whether you are registering for an online or blended/mixed-mode course,or for a face-to-face course, technology is here to stay and help TEFL teachers do a better job. All our CELTA trainees are invited to attend the following course completely free of charge for our trainees to help them with learning and teaching in a virtual classroom (or use technology in their offline classes).
Useful websites for preparation
- Our free CELTA preparation wiki with useful links for grammar preparation and improvement of your language skills.
- The ESOL Foundation website free grammar learning page If you are worried about your knowledge of grammar, you will find some useful introductory grammar units on - they are simple and clear and will help you with terminology if this worries you
The Cambridge Grammar English Grammar Today (Reference): https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/
Read this blog post to learn more about how your language skills and readiness to attend are going to be assessed through a written assessment and personal interview:
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