Entry requirements

All applicants should:

• be over 20 years of age (or 18, at the tutor's discretion)
• have a standard of education that will allow you to enter university
• have a competence in written and spoken English (to follow all aspects of the course)
• have a passion for learning, and be open to new ideas and techniques

Previous teaching experience is not required, although some applicants do already have EFL teaching experience and wish to consolidate their existing knowledge to gain a recognised qualification.

How to apply

To apply for Basil Paterson's CELTA course, all you need to do is the following:

• Download an application form here
• Make sure you enclose a passport-sized photo of yourself
• Enclose photocopies of all relevant qualifications
• Include a handwritten essay of about 250 words answering the question: What are the qualities and skills that would make you an effective language teacher?
• Send all correspondence to CELTA Course Coordinator, using the address on the right
• Pay the course fees by cheque (made payable to Basil Paterson College), credit card, or in person at the College reception

Before being accepted, all candidates are interviewed to assess their suitability for the course. These interviews usually take place in groups (or over the phone if you can't make it into the school), and comprise various language awareness tasks, teaching a short lesson, and group feedback. In most cases, the decision to accept or reject a candidate is made immediately.

2010 Course fees

The standard fee for CELTA courses in 2010 is £995 (excluding £100 Cambridge assessment fee). If required, Basil Paterson College can also arrange accommodation for the duration of your 4-week stay. See our Accommodation section for more details.