CELTA Full Application

CELTA Full Application

The CELTA is an intensive course which requires hard work and commitment. We want to make sure that you have the skills to enjoy it and be successful, so this is a reasonably detailed application.

You are free to look up any grammar questions, however, please note that the application must be written independently. The school will assess your English language proficiency through your written application, to ensure that you will be able to engage with the course and get the most from your learning.

To facilitate an accurate evaluation and make sure that the CELTA is the right next step for you, please ensure your application reflects your original writing. The academic team at your chosen school will review your application and they reserve the right to employ AI detection tools during the review. Applications found to contain AI-generated content may be disqualified.

Good luck!

Part 1: Details about you

Please tell us where you studied and qualifications obtained
Please give details of any experience you have in teaching English as a foreign language (paid or volunteering)

Part 2: What do you know about English grammar?

You will need to know about English grammar in order to teach it. You don’t have to be a grammar expert to be accepted onto our CELTA course, but if you know very little you will need to be prepared to spend time researching and analysing language.


2.1 Grammar


 “A really good teacher thinks about how their students learn and plans their lesson carefully.”

Analyse the sentence above, and put the words into the correct categories below (there may be more than one, or none, in each category):

2.2 Common errors and correcting mistakes

In each example below, there is a common mistake. For each, write the correct version and explain in simple English what the mistake was.

For example: "Have you seen the latest Disney movie? Yes, it was so a good movie."

The mistake is that with noun phrases we use "such", and with adjectives we use "so".

The correct version would be "Yes, it was so good!" or "Yes, it was such a good movie!"
Please explain the mistake and write the correct version.
Please explain the mistake and write the correct version.

2.3 Pronunciation

For each of the words below, give the number of syllables, and show where the stress is.

For example: Photo

2 syllables, stress "Pho"
Please write 100-200 words on what you think makes a good language learning experience for a student.
Please write 100-200 words on what you think will be your strengths and weaknesses on the course, e.g. grammar, pronunciation, writing assignments, meeting deadlines, technology, etc

Part 3: Signature


If everything looks positive on your application, we’ll be in touch to arrange an interview of between 30-60 minutes.  

By submitting this application you are confirming that the information you have given is accurate, and that you are over 18 years old.