CELTA: dates, fees and how to apply

If you are looking for an internationally recognised teaching qualification, we have the course that is right for you.

The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) is an introductory course for candidates who have little or no previous English language teaching experience. It may also be suitable for candidates with some experience but little previous training. Our CELTA courses are validated by, and certificates are issued and awarded by the Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge.

This teacher training course aims at providing a solid, practical foundation for teaching, classroom management skills and a range of effective English as a Second Language (ESL) / English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructional techniques. Candidates who complete the course can successfully begin working in a variety of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teaching contexts around the world. You can read about one of our candidates experiences of CELTA here.

THE COURSE ENABLES YOU TO:

• acquire essential subject knowledge and familiarity with the principles of effective teaching 
• demonstrate your ability to apply your learning in a real teaching context

Teaching practice starts from day two of the course and as a course participant, you will have the opportunity to observe experienced teachers at work and you will be given formal written assignments. The course emphasises a student-centred approach and requires extensive, supervised teaching practice in actual classes with adult learners at different levels.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• be at least 18 (It is generally recommended that candidates should be aged 20 or over) 
• have a good awareness of language and an advanced competence in both written and spoken English
• have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become effective teachers and to complete successfully the teaching practice and written assignments.

HOW TO APPLY

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HOW TO APPLY

Step 1
Download the application form and the pre-interview task from.

Step 2
Complete the application form and the pre-interview task. Send them to us by e-mail CELTA@britishcouncil.pl

Step 3
If your application has been successful, you will be interviewed by one of the tutors, either in person or by telephone.

Step 4
For successful applicants a non-refundable deposit of 1500 PLN is payable to reserve a place on the course (which is part of the full fee). The balance is due before the start of the course.

Course dates	Course format	Course fee
22 June - 17 July 2026 (4-week intensive)	Face-to-face Monday – Friday 10.00 – 17.30	5500 PLN*
20 July – 14 August 2026 (4-week intensive)	Face-to-face Monday – Friday 10.00 – 17.30	5500 PLN*
17 August - 11 September 2026 (4-week intensive)	Face-to-face Monday – Friday 10.00 – 17.30	5500 PLN*
30 October – 26 March 2027 ** (20 Fridays part-time)	Face-to-face Fridays only 10.00 – 15.30	5500 PLN*

* 200 PLN discount on Warsaw CELTA course fees for applicants who pay the full fee at least one calendar month before the course start date. In this case, the course fee will be reduced to 5300 PLN. 

** No classes on Friday 25 December or 1 January. 

Included: 

• Tuition by fully certified and experienced Cambridge CELTA tutors
• Cambridge English Language Assessment fee (£167 / person) 
• All course materials. 

 For further details please contact us at CELTA@britishcouncil.pl 

The CELTA courses are now fully online. The whole course  (Teaching Practice included) is completed via Zoom.

For details please, contact us directly at CELTA@britishcouncil.pl. 

Kraków 2026 

Course dates	Course format 100% ONLINE	Course fees *
12 Jan -13 Feb 2026	5-week CELTA Online	5500PLN 1120GBP
4 Feb (Wed) – 25.April***	Part-time CELTA Online (Saturdays)	5500PLN 1120GBP
23 Feb -27 March	5-week CELTA Online	5500PLN 1120GBP
30 March – 30 April	5-week CELTA Online	5500PLN 1120GBP
11 May – 12 June	5-week CELTA Online	5500PLN 1120GBP
29 June – 31 July	5-week CELTA Online	5500PLN 1120GBP
24 Aug- 25 Sept	5-week CELTA Online	5500PLN 1120GBP
5 Oct – 6 Nov	5-week CELTA Online	5500PLN 1120GBP
16 Nov – 18 Dec	5-week CELTA Online	5500PLN 1120GBP

CELTA COURSE INFORMATION 

*Course Fee:  

  The course fee is fixed at 5500 PLN. The British Pound (£) equivalent will vary depending on the current exchange rate.  

  - Early Payment Discount: You can receive a 200 PLN discount if you pay the full fee at least one month before the course start date, reducing the total to 5300 PLN. This discount is not available for part-time courses.

Online Format:  

  The CELTA courses are conducted entirely online via ZOOM, and are designed to prepare candidates for both face-to-face and online teaching. 

**Intensive Course (5 weeks):  

  - Duration: 5 weeks, mostly Monday to Friday from 10 am - 4 pm.  

  - Week 1: Focuses on input sessions, observations, and familiarizing yourself with the ZOOM platform.  

  - Weeks 2–5: These weeks are dedicated to teaching practice, preparation, feedback, input sessions, written assignments, and self-study on the Moodle platform.

***Part-time Course:  

  - Duration: Teaching practice and input sessions take place on Saturdays from 9 am - 4:30 pm, with approximately 3-4 hours of self-study on Moodle during the week.  

  - Content: The part-time course includes the same methodology, teaching techniques, and materials as the face-to-face CELTA, but focuses on managing lessons via the ZOOM platform.  

  - Structure: The course begins with an introduction on Wednesday 5-7pm to self-access learning and preparation for the following Saturday's teaching practice.

  - Full attendance on each contact (via Zoom ) days is obligatory 

For more details, please contact us directly at: CELTA@britishcouncil.pl