CELTA Course in Brighton
4-Week Full Time
Face to Face
6 hrs Teaching Practice
£1450 (incl. exam fee)*
Explore Brighton
- A fantastic city-centre location in a vibrant seaside city
- Exclusive St Giles George Street Residence, just 4 minutes from the school
- A large, friendly school with an exciting atmosphere
Brighton is a vibrant seaside city just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick airport. Our large, lively school is in the city centre and minutes from the beach.
It has a diverse mix of nationalities and a really welcoming atmosphere. You’ll be busy on CELTA so it’s good to be in a city like Brighton where your journey to school doesn’t take too long.
At the weekend, when you want a break from studying, you can take a walk along the beach or have a coffee in one of the many independent cafes.
Register Interest
Receive £150 of your fee back if you go on to work for St Giles for at least 6 months in your first year post-CELTA!
Why Take a CELTA?
Petra
From UK
James
From UK
Geneva
From US
Yidian
From China
What will you achieve?
Global Career Opportunities
Effective Teaching Principles
Practical Teaching
Language Analysis
About the Course
The Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) is recognised by the British Council and by a large number of employers and governments worldwide. As a teacher trained by St Giles you will acquire your new skills with one of the industry's most respected and longest established English language schools.
Max class size:
12
12
Total Hours:
120
Timetable
09:00 am to 05.30 pm
Course length:
4 weeks
4 weeks
Cost:
£1,450
(incl. Exam Fee)*
* Eligible for an early bird fee of £1350 (including assessment fee)
when accepted 21 days before the start of the course
and paid within one week of acceptance.
Entry Requirements
Education Level:
A university degree or a standard of education equivalent to that which is required for entry to university.
No previous teaching experience or knowledge is needed.
English Level:
C1 +
Native or Near-Native
Speakers of English
Minimum Age:
At least 18 years old
Application Process
Complete your application form
& Pre-Interview Task
Attend Online Interview
Congratulations
You Have Passed!
Course Structure
The CELTA course consists of a minimum of 120 hours of attendance and additional hours of self-study. You will observe qualified teachers at St Giles, you will have teaching practice with groups of students every day from day 2 of the course (on which you will receive feedback from your tutors) and you will complete four written assignments.
The CELTA course has five units of study:
- Unit 1- Learners and teachers, and the teaching and learning context
- Unit 2- Language analysis and awareness
- Unit 3- Language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing
- Unit 4- Planning and resources for different contexts
- Unit 5- Developing teaching skills and professionalism
Teach with Us
Receive £150 of your fee back if you go on to work with St Giles and complete your contract!
Meet Your Trainer
Erica
Head of Teacher Training
Brighton
Erica is an experienced English language teacher and teacher trainer, currently the Head of Teacher Training at St Giles Brighton. Driven by a desire to travel, she started her teaching career and taught internationally before joining St Giles in 2012. As an approved CELTA and Delta trainer, she has trained both new and experienced teachers in the UK and internationally in countries like Uzbekistan, Cuba, Peru, and the USA.
Emily began her ELT career in the 90s, working in Turkey, France, and Ireland before joining St Giles. Since the 2000s, she has worked as a CELTA tutor, contributed to DELTA courses, and delivered training for overseas teachers, including projects in Senegal, Ghana, and Angola. She continues to teach EFL, EAP, and ESP at all levels, deliver teacher development sessions, and mentor through an in-house program.
Emily
Teacher Trainer
Fran
CELTA Trainer
Fran began her ELT career in the 1990s, teaching in the UK, Australia, South Korea, and the Czech Republic before becoming a teacher trainer at St Giles Brighton in 2003. She is a CELTA and Delta tutor and assessor. She has led teacher training in Bangladesh, Russia, Uzbekistan, Senegal, and Ghana, and has a special interest in SEN, providing one-on-one support for St Giles' students.
Jessica began her ESL career in 2010 after completing her CELTA, working in London for two years. She then spent two years in Vietnam with the British Council, teaching adults and children. After returning to England, she worked at a Brighton language school for seven years, moving into management and training teachers. Missing the classroom, she joined St Giles as a CELTA trainer in 2021. Outside of work, she enjoys writing songs, singing in a choir, and exploring various crafts.
Jessica
Teacher Trainer
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