The Cambridge CELTA is the most widely recognised English teaching qualification in the world. It’s the qualification most often requested by employers; three out of four English language teaching jobs require a CELTA qualification.
Our relaxed pace part-time CELTA online course on Saturdays has been designed for people who are working or studying full time.
Why do your CELTA at ACE TEFL?
– ACE TEFL is a centre founded and owned by teacher trainers, who have been training teachers on the CELTA and DELTA programmes for ten or more years.
– ACE TEFL’s team of trainers have developed together a CELTA course that can guarantee you will do well. Our course combines interactive input sessions, workshops, lesson planning sessions and teaching practice in an integrated fashion that helps trainees learn in multiple ways.
– At ACE TEFL, we offer 10+ hours of extra support to our trainees on the CELTA courses.
– We have a success rate of 100%, with more than half of our graduates getting an A or B grade.
– You will get lifelong access to electronic resources and an online library that can help you learn more about teaching during and after the course.
– We have reasonable tuition fees (€1,350 including Cambridge fees – no hidden extras), which can be paid in up to four monthly instalments if you have opted for a part-time course.
– We have earned top reviews from our past trainees: 5 stars on Google and 10/10 on celtadelta.com.
How does the CELTA Saturdays course work?
This is a relaxed pace, part-time CELTA course, offered fully online, with live sessions every Saturday (10:00 am to 3:00 pm Eastern European Summer Time).
Who is this course for?
The CELTA course is intended for those with little or no teaching experience, who wish to be able to teach English anywhere in the world, but is also ideal for practising teachers who wish to refresh their knowledge and get a recognised qualification.
Our CELTA on Saturdays is intended for people who do not have the time to attend classes during the week or spend more than two or three hours a week studying for the course. It is also ideal for those who prefer to take their time to ensure that they fully absorb the course input.
To be considered for the CELTA course, you must be a proficient English language user (CEFR Level C1+), educated to the standard required for entry into higher education.
Course Components
The course aims to give you insight into the fundamentals of English Language Teaching: lesson planning, language analysis, classroom management, and materials selection and design. You will also get hands-on experience by teaching real English language learners and observing a variety of lessons by experienced teachers.
On a typical day on the course there will be input sessions and workshops in the morning followed by lesson preparation, teaching practice and feedback in the afternoon.
Dates and Times
The CELTA on Saturdays course comprises synchronous and asynchronous work. The couse live sessions every Saturday (10:00 an to 3:00 pm EEST) start on 2 May 2026 and end on 8 August 2026.
To ensure places are still available, please note you should apply at least three weeks before the start date of the course you are interested in.
If you’d like to explore other course options, please visit our other CELTA pages for CELTA Online courses or CELTA face to face courses in Athens.
Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded the Cambridge CELTA Certificate, issued by Cambridge Assessment English, as well as a detailed report on their progress and achievement.
The certificate that you will get is exactly the same, whether you have completed an online or a face to face course.
Fees
The tuition fee for this course, including Cambridge assessment charges, is €1,350.
It is possible to pay in up to four instalments. You can pay your fees via bank transfer, PayPal or with your credit/debit card..
Early Bird Discount: A €100 discount is available if you pay in full at least four weeks before the course starts.
Application Process
Click below to download the application form; once you have completed it, please email it to hello@acetefl.com and we will get back to you the following day to make arrangements for the pre-interview task and interview.
To ensure places are still available, please note you should apply at least three weeks before the start date of the course you are interested in. We may be able to accept late applications as well, but to be sure please apply as early as possible.
Trainees’ Reviews
“Excellent, thorough, and very insightful course. It equips you with everything you would need as a teacher, and its practical aspect makes it even more interesting as you get to do some real teaching. Highly recommend it.” Taoufik (July 2022)
“It was a superb journey. I have improved a lot and […], now I’m a new teacher with more confidence, so proud that I studied with kind and respectful tutors. Celta gave me millions of lessons in a short time to make me a better teacher.” Aisha (July 2021)
“I am lucky that I studied at ACE. The tutors are very helpful and they try their best to help trainees.” Khalid (September 2022)
“The tutors were really approachable and helpful when needed. The course was very practical and interesting so you were able to know where you need to focus on , your strengths and weaknesses and improve them. Also the course offers you a creative and methodical way to teach in order to achieve each lesson’s purpose.” Kelly (January 2022)
“It was a great experience and I felt I gained a lot of knowledge on a number of topics. The tutors were approachable and always clear on their instructions. It was a highly beneficial course!” Aphrodite (February 2022)
“It was a great experience that offered me a lot of important knowledge. Alexander, George and Alexandra are amazing tutors, experts in what they do, and were supportive and professional in every step of way.” Stavriani (July 2023)
“Excellent tutors who were very supportive every step of the way. Everything was done with the utmost professionalism by people who really love what they do and care about the trainees.” Eva (July 2023)
Frequently asked questions
CELTA Online FAQs
Is the CELTA Online equivalent to the CELTA Face to Face?
All Cambridge CELTA courses, whether they are fully online, blended or face to face, cover the same syllabus provided by Cambridge and lead to the same Cambridge certificate, which does not state the mode of course delivery. No matter how you choose to take your course, you get the same standard of training and receive the same internationally recognised CELTA certificate from Cambridge Assessment English. Please check also the information on the Cambridge Assessment English site here.
Is there an exam at the end of the CELTA?
No, there is no exam! The CELTA is a course-based award. Your assessment is continuous and integrated: it is based on your performance in the teaching practice and the written assignments that you complete during the course.
I have no teaching experience whatsoever. Is the CELTA the right course for me?
Yes, it is. The CELTA is intended as an entry-level professional qualification. It does not assume any previous knowledge of teaching methodology or any previous teaching experience. You do, however, need to have a very high level of English to be accepted on the course. At ACE TEFL we only accept candidates with a C2 level of English.
What happens in teaching practice sessions? Do we teach real students?
Yes, you do. You will be teaching students at two different levels, pre-intermediate and upper-intermediate. You will get the chance to practise teaching them on at least eight different occasions, so that you can plan and teach a variety of different types of lessons.
How is teaching practice organised on fully online courses?
In the case of fully online CELTA courses, teaching practice takes place with online classes of students at two different levels. At ACE TEFL, we use Zoom for our online classes, which consist of adult students from a variety of backgrounds.
What is the difference between CELTA synchronous and asynchronous courses?
There are two types of online CELTA that you can go for. In both cases, your teaching practice takes place online: you teach real learners and observe other trainees teach in an online live classroom and then get feedback on your lesson from both your peers and your tutors. The difference between the two modes of online CELTA course delivery is in the way the input is handled, that is in the way you learn.
How many tutors will there be on my course?
Depending on the number of participants, there are two or three trainers working on each course. All of the trainers will be there with you from Day 1 of the course: they will run the seminars and workshops, help you with your teaching practice preparation, observe your teaching practice and give you feedback.
More information
If you aren’t sure what type of course is most suitable for you or you’d like to discuss your options with one of our tutors, please fill in the form below or email us to schedule an online meeting or call us on +30 2112672499. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have.
