Cambridge English Teaching Qualifications

First-class career development for English language teachers

Cambridge ESOL’s internationally recognised teaching qualifications provide a route into the English language teaching profession for new teachers and first-class career development opportunities for experienced teachers.

‘The CELTA course gave me the tools and framework to confidently stand in front of a class and teach. The quality of the content, the tutors and the overall experience were of the highest calibre. This qualification will prove to be invaluable for my future as it opens up the world to infinite opportunities. I recommend this course to anyone with an interest in an internationally recognised ESL qualification. Only good things will come from it!’
Ben Sang, CELTA graduate, Auckland, NZ

‘Delta was a great experience which has equipped me with a greater understanding of second language acquisition theories, and how they relate to different classroom practices. As I gained experience after my CELTA course, lots of questions arose for me, in terms of why we do certain things in the classroom, and how we, as teachers, can tailor lessons to our students' specific needs and learning styles. Delta was great at answering those questions.’
Liz Kose, Delta graduate, Auckland New Zealand

‘My experience with TKT has been valuable because it has brought me up to date with the concepts and methodologies related to ELT. I recommend TKT to any teacher who wants to assess their skills and knowledge in teaching English. Today I have more confidence in my performance as a teacher and my students’ skills have improved.’
Rogelio Gomez Guevara, English teacher, Instituto Oriente de Puebla, Mexico

‘I have no formal teaching qualifications, so I chose TKT to gain formal certification. I’ve also learned many interesting points of English that I never considered before.’
Christo Dehn, Japan

‘Taking TKT was a positive experience for me. TKT offers a great opportunity for teachers to qualify for an internationally recognised award without having to spend a lot of money or travel abroad.’
Lorena Ariaga, English teacher, Ecuador

To book your teaching qualification

• 1. Choose qualification
• 2. Choose your centre
• 3. Contact your centre

Teaching qualifications

• Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)

  TKT is a test that focuses on the teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners of English, anywhere in the world. It can increase your confidence and enhance your job prospects.

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• CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

  CELTA is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and is the most widely taken qualification of its kind. CELTA opens up a whole world of exciting English language teaching opportunities.

  More about CELTA

• Cambridge CELTA Course Online

  Cambridge CELTA Course Online is a flexible way to take CELTA, combining online study with face-to-face teaching practice.

  More about Cambridge CELTA Course Online

• Young Learner Extension to CELTA

  The Young Learner Extension to CELTA is an add-on to the popular CELTA course, giving you the skills and confidence you need to teach English to children or teenagers.

  More about YL Extension to CELTA

• ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching)

  If you are already teaching English as a second or other language and want to improve your skills in your current working context, ICELT is a teacher training course that will deepen your knowledge and develop your ability to reflect on and improve your teaching.

  More about ICELT

• The Delta Modules (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

  One of the best-known and most popular advanced TEFL/TESOL qualifications in the world, Delta is a flexible way for experienced English language teachers to progress further in their careers.

  More about the Delta Modules

• International Diploma in Language Teaching Management (IDLTM)

  IDLTM is a qualification that can help language teaching professionals apply insights and skills derived from management theory and practice to their work as language teaching managers.

  More about IDLTM

• Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

  PTLLS is a UK-only, Level 4 qualification for new or unqualified teachers preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector in England. You can take it pre-service or at the start of your employment in the sector.

  More about PTLLS

• Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTE(E)LLS)

  DTE(E)LLS is a UK-only, Level 5 qualification for teachers in the lifelong learning sector in England. You need this qualification if you are in or working towards a full teaching role in this sector and wish to specialise in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

  More about DTE(E)LLS

• Additional Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector (ADTE(E)LLS)

  ADTE(E)LLS is a UK-only, Level 5 qualification for teachers wishing to teach English to speakers of other languages in the lifelong learning sector in England. It is ideal if you already hold or are working towards a recognised generic teaching qualification and are adding ESOL as an additional teaching subject.

  More about ADTE(E)LLS

Support for teachers

‘We recognise the importance of supporting teachers so that they can help students unlock their ability to learn.’
Dr Michael Milanovic, Chief Executive, Cambridge ESOL

Resources for teachers preparing candidates for Cambridge English exams

At Cambridge ESOL, our mission is to provide learners throughout the world with access to language assessment of the highest possible quality. Supporting the teachers who prepare candidates for our exams is a vital part of that mission. At the same time, we hope to make your life easier and more rewarding.

Teacher Support website: Share classroom resources with other teachers Take part in discussion forums Find out about events and book online Track your career progress with the Teacher Portfolio Download handbooks, exam reports, lesson plans and other materials Order resources such as Past Paper Packs and Speaking Test Video Packs

Online support:

• Teacher Support website
• Blended learning and self-study online courses
• Online practice tests
• Practice tests for computer-based exams

Printed support:

• Speaking Test Preparation Packs
• Handbooks for Teachers and Exam Reports
• Top Tips revision guides
• Research journals
• Official IELTS practice materials
• Past Paper Packs
• A CLIL approach to teaching

Face-to-face support

• Teacher seminars
• Win an all expenses paid trip to the Annual International IATEFL Conference and Exhibition

Further information

The Support for Teachers brochure has an overview of all the support available.

Download the Support for Teachers brochure.

For all resources and support for teachers listed above:

Go to the Teacher Support website.

For all resources and support for candidates:

Go to the Exam preparation page.