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One of Canada's most active CELTA centres since 1996

The EC International College of Teacher Training full-time and part-time CELTA courses in Toronto are officially approved by Cambridge Assessment English, and meet the standards for TESL Canada (standard one). EC International College of Teacher Training is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.  Also, the CELTA at EC International College of Teacher Training is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.  For further information regarding related Ministry policies, please click here. For more information about Ontario Career Colleges (PCC) key performance indicators, please click here

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School: 416-488-2200
Bookings: 416-488-2200

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124 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 2G8, Canada

Toronto CELTA Course Information

  • Overview

    Our CELTA teacher training course gives you both the theory and teaching practice necessary in the English language teaching industry. Three quarters of English Language Teaching (ELT) jobs ask for the Cambridge CELTA. To watch a webinar from Cambridge entitled, 'The ultimate guide to CELTA', click here. 

    At EC we offer both full-time (4 weeks) and part-time (12 weeks) options. 

    Our CELTA course:

    - Involves a minimum of 120 hours with additional time required for preparation and assignments.

    - Provides observed teaching practice experience with multilingual English language learners from the Toronto area.

    - Follows the Cambridge CELTA syllabus and provides practical and professional awareness of learners, language, methodology and materials.

    - Develops practical ability in classroom management, lesson planning, introduction and practice of new language, and the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

    - Is intended for native speakers of English and those whose English is of native-speaker level.

    - Provides pre-service training to those with no teaching experience, but is also suited to those already in the profession and in need of a formal qualification.

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  • Dates and Fees

    2024 Part-time Online Course Dates and Fees

    Part-time course Start Date End Date Tuition Fees in Canadian Dollars (CAD)
    Course 2 February 6 April 27 $2500
    Course 4 June 11 August 31 $2500
    Course 7 September 24 December 14 $2500

    The part-time course runs Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 pm-10 pm (approx.) with six alternating Saturdays, 10 am-4:30 pm for 12 consecutive weeks.

    Note: All part-time courses are fully online using a blend of synchronous and asynchronous instruction

    2025 Full-time Course Dates and Fees

    Course Number Start Date End Date Tuition Fees in Canadian Dollars (CAD)
    Course 1 January 6 January 31 $2500
    Course 3 May 5 May 30 $2500
    Course 4 July 7 August 1 $2500


    The full-time intensive course runs Monday to Friday, 9 am-5:30 pm (approx.) for 4 consecutive weeks.

    2025 Part-time Online Course Date and Fee

    Part-time course Start Date End Date Tuition Fees in Canadian Dollars (CAD)
    Course 2 February 4 April 26 $2500

    The part-time online course runs Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 pm-10 pm (approx.) with six alternating

    Saturdays, 10 am-4:30 pm for 12 consecutive weeks.

    *Note: The part-time online course is fully online using a blend of synchronous and asynchronous instruction

     

    2025 Part-time In-Person Course Date and Fee

    Part-time course Start Date End Date Tuition Fees in Canadian Dollars (CAD)
    Course 5 September 9 November 29 $2500

    The part-time online course runs Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 pm-10 pm (approx.) with six alternating

    Saturdays, 10 am-4:30 pm for 12 consecutive weeks.

    *Note: The part-time in-person course runs Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 pm-10 pm (approx.) with six alternating

    Saturdays, 10 am-4:30 pm for 12 consecutive weeks

    Due to the limited number of spaces available on each course and the time necessary for candidates to complete the pre-course assignment, all candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their completed applications at least a full month before the start date of each course.

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Reviews of our Toronto CELTA Course

Thinking about taking our CELTA programme? Read what the experience is like from some of our CELTA students. Where better to obtain your CELTA qualification than in one of the most multicultural cities in the world?

  • Yiwen

    It was the greatest experience ever! I learned a lot about ESL teaching concepts. Thanks to their patience and professional suggestions, I was able teach comfortably and with personality. If you come across any difficulties, they're are always a welcome help.

    Hannah

    I'm actually really glad I ended up doing the online CELTA course. Having had prior in-class teaching experience, I found learning the ins and outs of Zoom a huge asset to my teaching repertoire. And of course, the CELTA teaching and methodology was as I'd hoped!

    Evgeny

    I'm confident that this course has provided me with the necessary knowledge and skills to become an effective English teacher. The course was intense, but I found it to be worth it. And of course, I met amazing people on the CELTA with whom I still keep in touch.

  • Lydia

    I recommend the Celta program to anyone who wants to teach ESL. It is a powerful and world-recognized 'door opener'. Is it difficult? It's not astrophysics, but it is intense. You have to commit, but it's most definitely worth your investment of effort.

    Jasmin

    I feel the online CELTA course was very useful in preparing and developing good teaching habits and skills. There were so many elements to support us, the assignments, feedback sessions, lesson planning, reflections, plus the CELTA portal and having live tutors to guide and direct us each week.

    Anjeza

    I took the fully online CELTA course. After finishing the course, I feel that I cannot find the words to properly describe how rewarding this experience proved to be. I now feel so confident about the online classroom management skills I have gained.

  • Manoj

    It would probably have never been easy for me without other tutor's punctilious observation and accurate pinpointing. The friendly yet assertive, and humorous yet strict approach of hers made my training memorable for life.

    Marian

    Prior to taking CELTA, I was really nervous about the course and the amount of work and time it would demand. However, thanks to my awesome trainers I felt more at ease, as they were always there to help and guided me almost every step of the way. They always made sure all the trainees were on the right track.

    Warda

    I was delighted with the support I received throughout the course. With the trainers' continuous guidance, I was able to prepare quality lesson plans efficiently. CELTA has equipped me with different teaching approaches and techniques, and I feel confident to employ them in future.

  • Yiwen

    It was the greatest experience ever! I learned a lot about ESL teaching concepts. Thanks to their patience and professional suggestions, I was able teach comfortably and with personality. If you come across any difficulties, they're are always a welcome help.

  • Hannah

    I'm actually really glad I ended up doing the online CELTA course. Having had prior in-class teaching experience, I found learning the ins and outs of Zoom a huge asset to my teaching repertoire. And of course, the CELTA teaching and methodology was as I'd hoped!

  • Evgeny

    I'm confident that this course has provided me with the necessary knowledge and skills to become an effective English teacher. The course was intense, but I found it to be worth it. And of course, I met amazing people on the CELTA with whom I still keep in touch.

  • Lydia

    I recommend the Celta program to anyone who wants to teach ESL. It is a powerful and world-recognized 'door opener'. Is it difficult? It's not astrophysics, but it is intense. You have to commit, but it's most definitely worth your investment of effort.

  • Jasmin

    I feel the online CELTA course was very useful in preparing and developing good teaching habits and skills. There were so many elements to support us, the assignments, feedback sessions, lesson planning, reflections, plus the CELTA portal and having live tutors to guide and direct us each week.

  • Anjeza

    I took the fully online CELTA course. After finishing the course, I feel that I cannot find the words to properly describe how rewarding this experience proved to be. I now feel so confident about the online classroom management skills I have gained.

  • Manoj

    It would probably have never been easy for me without other tutor's punctilious observation and accurate pinpointing. The friendly yet assertive, and humorous yet strict approach of hers made my training memorable for life.

  • Marian

    Prior to taking CELTA, I was really nervous about the course and the amount of work and time it would demand. However, thanks to my awesome trainers I felt more at ease, as they were always there to help and guided me almost every step of the way. They always made sure all the trainees were on the right track.

  • Warda

    I was delighted with the support I received throughout the course. With the trainers' continuous guidance, I was able to prepare quality lesson plans efficiently. CELTA has equipped me with different teaching approaches and techniques, and I feel confident to employ them in future.

 

Tess' CELTA Course Review

Tess got her CELTA qualification at EC Toronto, watch her talk about her experience on our course.   

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