CELTA

Begin or advance your career in TEFL/TESOL with one of the world’s most widely accepted teaching qualifications.

CELTA at Missouri State University

Program overview

CELTA is one of the most widely accepted TEFL/TESOL qualifications in the world. This 120-hour teaching certification provides the skills, knowledge and hands-on practice to pursue a rewarding career teaching English at home or abroad. Anyone can benefit from CELTA’s mix of teacher development, pedagogical concepts, practical experience and feedback.

Teaching Hours

120

Weeks, synchronous

Online delivery

100%

What you gain

CELTA blends four essentials into one certification.

Teacher development

Grow as an educator through structured training and reflection.

Pedagogical concepts

Learn the theory and methods behind effective English language teaching.

Practical experience

Teach real lessons with supervised, hands-on classroom practice.

Expert feedback

Receive individualized feedback from experienced CELTA tutors.

Course details

Length

19 weeks of synchronous class sessions, fully online.

Cost

$2,600 USD — or an early-bird $2,300 if paid at least 6 weeks before the start date.

Certificates

Standard CELTA Certificate (does not indicate an online course) plus an MSU Certificate in Teaching English Online.

Upcoming online courses

All live sessions run 6:00–9:30 PM Central US time.

Course dates	Live sessions	Application deadline
August 11 – December 15, 2026	Tuesdays	July 21, 2026
September 9, 2026 – February 3, 2027	Wednesdays	August 19, 2026
October 5, 2026 – February 22, 2027	Mondays	September 14, 2026

Note: To secure a spot, all applicants must complete the application and interview process and pay the course fee no later than 3 weeks prior to the start date.

Ready to start teaching?

Apply now or reach out with questions about the CELTA program.

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