The course consists of several components. All of them contribute to the final result.

1) Online modules

At the beginning of the course candidates get access to the Cambridge online platform where they can find all the course material. The material is divided into modules. The CELT-P course consists of 9 modules; the CELT-S course includes 8 modules. It is recommended to do one module per month. To do all tasks of one module requires 8-12 hours of work. Candidates can revisit the online tasks and do them again if they wish to revise the material. The candidates are allowed to use the platform during 18 months after the course completion. 

The online modules cover all the essential teaching areas: 

• learner characteristics, learner needs and the learning/teaching process 
• language awareness and language analysis 
• teaching language systems (grammar, lexis, functions, phonology) 
• teaching language skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking) 
• planning lessons and exploiting materials 
• classroom management 
• assessment. 

The platform materials provide the course candidates with some recommendations how to use the material practically with the students they teach. Also, some extra reading tips are provided.

2) Portfolio tasks

At the end of every module candidates can find a written assignment, which is called a portfolio task. The task is based on the module material and requires some action in the classroom. Usually, candidates are instructed to plan and set an activity or teach a lesson and to write self-evaluation. The completed template of the portfolio task and all the materials used for the task are uploaded to the candidate’s online portfolio. Tutors check these works and give detailed written feedback on them. If a portfolio task needs correction, a candidate can resubmit the task using their tutor’s feedback. If a candidate needs some more help, they can negotiate a one-to-one online meeting with a tutor.

3) Webinars

Every month tutors hold webinars. The main aim of a webinar is to consolidate the online work, to revise the module material and to discuss the portfolio task to help the course candidates to pass it on the first submission. 

The exact dates and time of every webinar and the Zoom links are provided at the beginning of every month by the course administrator. If a candidate cannot participate, the recording is available after every webinar.

4) Observed teaching practice

The course programme includes teaching three observed lessons. The lessons must be delivered in groups which consist of minimum four students, offline or online. Candidates upload lesson plans, materials and self-evaluation to the platform. The recordings are sent via email. The course tutors observe the lessons and give detailed written feedback. The first and second TP feedback is developmental. These TPs are not graded. The third teaching practice is graded (Pass or Merit). This result influences the final course result.

5) TKT

To get a CELT-P certificate, candidates must pass the TKT YL exam. To get a CELT-S certificate, candidates must pass TKT Module 1. These exams are not included in the CELT-P/S course price; they are taken separately. If a candidate has already taken a required TKT module, this result will be accepted. If a candidate does not have a required TKT certificate, they must find an authorised exam centre, register for the TKT exam and take it to get a result by the end of the CELT-P/S course. The nearest exam centre can be found with the help of the Cambridge website: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-an-exam-centre/. Candidates do not need any additional preparation for the TKT exam because the course materials ensure sufficient preparation for TKT.

To get a CELT-P or CELT-S certificate, candidates have to meet the requirements provided in the table below. There are three possible results: Pass, Merit or Fail.