About CELTA

CELTA stands for “Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults”. It is the original certificate course in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) or teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), and it has been running for four decades. It is highly respected and recognized globally, with 7 out of 10 employers worldwide asking applicants to have it.

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IHCYLT

What is IHCYLT

IHCYLT stands for International House Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers, a course awarded by International House World Organisation, moderated by Cambridge English, and provided exclusively in Romania by IH Bucharest’s Teacher Training Centre.

This course will give you the key skills to help you excel in teaching YLs and get valuable practical ideas. The qualification is highly valued internationally in a market for teaching YLs which has been growing rapidly over the last 20 years and is set to keep expanding.

Course content

The course is made up of:

  • 30 hours of methodological input
  • 3 hours of observed teaching practice (4 classes x 45 minutes each)
  • 6 hours of classroom observation
  • 2 written assignments (on teaching materials and self-reflection, respectively)
  • at least 7 portfolio tasks

The topics covered include:

  • how YLs learn
  • classroom management
  • lesson planning for YLs
  • material design & selection
  • practising language
  • correction techniques
  • clarification of new language
  • teaching mixed abilities classes

Length & Format

  • full time
  • 3 weeks face to face

Assessment & Certification

You are assessed throughout the course based on your teaching practice performance, your 2 written assignments and at least 7 portfolio tasks, as well as your active participation in the input sessions.
Successful course graduates will receive a Certificate that includes the Cambridge University Press and Assessment logo.

 

There are three possible grades

1. Distinction

2. Pass

3. Fail

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IHCYLT course fees and dates

IHCYLT – full time

Schedule: June 29 – July 17, 2026

100% Face-to-Face

Monday to Friday between 10:00-18:30

The course fee is £825 + TVA*

Discounts:

  • March 30: £702 + VAT*,
  • March 31 – April 29: £743 + VAT*

 

* Please note that this does not include living expenses (meals, accommodation) or transport.
* The course fees stated are exclusive of 21% VAT. VAT will be added to the fee if it is paid by a business or individual located in the European Union.

 

Limited seats available!

Who is IHCYLT for

To enrol on this course you should:

  • have solid classroom management skills

  • apply a range of teaching techniques

  • teach young learners effectively

  • be able to really enjoy working with children

This course is also for English teachers who seek to:

  • expand their expertise into the area of YL teaching

  • become a confident and resourceful teacher of English to YLs

  • access the fast-growing job market related to child education

  • hold a globally recognised teaching qualification

  • make a career in teaching YLs anywhere in the world

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How to apply

To enrol on this course follow these steps:

  • Download the Application Form

  • Complete the Application Form in full

  • Email the Application Form to celta@ih.ro with the subject “IHCYLT application”

After you apply:

    • If your written application is successful, you will be invited to a short interview on Zoom
    • If the interview is successful, you will be offered a place on the course
    • To secure your place on the course, you must pay a deposit of 325 GBP
    • Pay the remaining balance before the start of the course

 

Enjoy your training course.

FAQ

How valuable is the IHCYLT?

As a Cambridge-moderated course, IHCYLT is not only a sound proof of your ability to teach children and teenagers competently, but it also demonstrates to prospective employers that you are a teaching professional who invests in their continued development. So the IHCYLT, which is recognised internationally, increases you employability wherever in the world you choose to apply for a YL teaching job.

How much work do I have to put in this course?

Expect to spend about 9 hours daily on input, lesson, planning and observations, as well as a few hours at weekends working on your written assignments.

Why should I do the IHCYLT at International House Bucharest?

IH Bucharest is the only centre accredited to run in Romania the only training course for YL teachers that includes a teaching practice component. Besides, we are a very well-resourced centre with all the modern facilities needed by trainees to go through the course successfully, including some of the most supportive, competent and caring tutors in the field.

Do I have to hold the CELTA to be eligible for this course?

Not necessarily. While having the CELTA gives you the advantage of being already familiar with some of the terms and methodologies mentioned on the IHCYLT, it isn’t obligatory for you to hold a CELTA in order to be able to enrol on an IHCYLT. However, in this case, it is strongly recommended that you have previous experience with teaching young learners.

Do I get enough support from the tutors during the course?

Absolutely! Besides the standard instruction you receive during the input sessions, you also benefit from guidance in your lesson planning and material design, as well as your preparation of the written assignments. Moreover, you have at least one tutorial (one-to-one meeting with the tutor) during the course.

What’s the teaching practice like on this course?

You will teach a total of four classes to real-life students from two age groups, at two different levels. You benefit from guided lesson planning before the classes, and you receive useful feedback for each lesson, from your tutors and peers.

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    Specialised Course Packs

    CELTA + IHCYLT – The Ultimate Teacher Pack

     

    Validity: 2 years
    Final Price: £1565

     

    Description: Get internationally certified to teach both adults and young learners. This pack gives you a solid foundation plus specialised training for children and teens.

    CELTA + IHCYLT + IHVYL – Complete Young Learners Track

     

    Validity: 2 years
    Final Price: £1865

     

    Description: The perfect combination to teach all ages. Build your teaching fundamentals with CELTA and expand your reach into young learners and very young learners.

    IHCYLT + IHVYL – Young Learner IH Specialisation Pack

     

    Validity: 2 years
    Final Price: £995

     

    Description: Focus your expertise on children and teens. Gain advanced skills to confidently teach young learners at all levels, from kindergarten to adolescence.

    * The course fees stated are exclusive of 21% VAT.
    VAT will be added to the fee if it is paid by a business or individual located in the European Union.

     

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