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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Schedule: June 29 – July 17, 2026
100% Face-to-Face
Monday to Friday between 10:00-18:30
The course fee is £825 + TVA*
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* 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.
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IHCYLT is a full-time, 3-week face-to-face course. The schedule runs Monday to Friday, 10:00–18:30 (for the current listed dates).
The course includes 30 hours of methodological input, 3 hours of observed teaching practice (4 x 45 minutes), 6 hours of classroom observation, 2 written assignments, and at least 7 portfolio tasks.
You complete 2 written assignments (teaching materials + self-reflection) and at least 7 portfolio tasks, alongside active participation in input sessions and teaching practice.
Successful graduates receive an IHCYLT Certificate, and the certificate includes the Cambridge University Press & Assessment logo.
You are assessed throughout the course based on teaching practice performance, the 2 written assignments, at least 7 portfolio tasks, and active participation. There are three possible grades: Distinction, Pass, Fail.
You complete the form, than an application form will be sent to you, complete it, and email it to celta@ih.ro with the subject “IHCYLT application”. If your application is successful, you are invited to a short Zoom interview; if successful, you receive an offer. To secure your place, you pay a deposit of 325 GBP and then the remaining balance before the course starts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“I really appreciated how practical the input sessions were. The theory was never just theory – everything was presented through activities that we could later use in class. For example, during the reading input, we actually experienced different techniques as learners first, which made everything much clearer and more memorable.”
Miruna M.
“The pace of the course felt realistic and well-balanced. The requirements were demanding, but achievable, and all the sessions felt relevant to real classroom teaching. I left each day feeling that I had learned something concrete I could apply immediately.”
Corina F.
“What I liked most was that the sessions were interactive and communicative. Even when revisiting concepts I already knew, I discovered new ways of approaching them with young learners and teens.”
Alexandra D.
“The feedback on assignments was one of the strongest parts of the course for me. It was very detailed and specific, not just general comments. I always knew exactly what I needed to improve and how to do it better in my next lesson.”
Andrei P.
“Every piece of feedback felt constructive and supportive. It helped me become more aware of how I plan lessons, how I give instructions, and even how I express myself as a teacher. I could clearly see progress from one teaching practice to the next.”
Roxana I.
“I received constant support throughout the teaching practice stages – from assisted lesson planning, to post-lesson discussions and feedback on self-evaluation. This kind of guidance is something I hadn’t experienced before in my teaching journey.”
Ioana C.
“The tutor was incredibly patient and always ready to clarify anything that wasn’t clear. I never felt uncomfortable asking questions, and the explanations were always calm, clear, and encouraging.”
Bianca T.
“I felt supported at every step of the course. The tutor’s professionalism and warmth created a safe learning environment where it was OK to make mistakes and learn from them.”
Corina S.
“The teaching style was engaging and human. I really felt seen and supported as a trainee, not judged. This made a huge difference in my confidence, especially during teaching practice.”
Mircea L.
“Taking the IHCYLT was a very good choice for me. The course helped me grow both professionally and personally as a teacher of young learners and teens.”
Elena M.
“I had an amazing experience on this course and I would definitely recommend it to colleagues who want structured training, clear feedback, and real support.”
Ana R.
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.
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.
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.
