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CELTA at Missouri State University

The CELTA course helps you begin or further your career in TEFL/TESOL.

CELTA is one of the most widely accepted TEFL/TESOL qualifications in the world. This 200-hour teaching certification program provides the skills, knowledge, and hands-on practice to pursue a rewarding career in teaching at home or abroad. Anyone can benefit from the CELTA's mix of teacher development, pedagogical concepts, practical experience, and feedback. 

CELTA Online

The 100% Online CELTA has the same content and hours as the face-to-face CELTA – the only difference is the online structure of the course. You will complete all CELTA requirements from the comfort of your own home.

Length 19 weeks/synchronous classes
Tuition $2,600 (Early Bird discount: $2300 if paid at least 6 weeks prior to start date) 
Certificate

Standard CELTA Certificate (does not indicate an online course)

MSU Certificate in Teaching English Online (in addition to the CELTA Certificate)
Time Commitment

An average of 10 hours per week consisting of 4 hours synchronous and 4 asynchronous, plus time spent lesson planning and completing assignments
Upcoming Courses

April 6 - August 10, 2026
(live sessions are on Mondays)

August 11 - December 15, 2026
(live sessions are on Tuesdays)

September 9, 2026 - February 3, 2027
(live sessions are on Wednesdays)

October 5, 2026 - February 22, 2027
(live sessions are on Mondays)
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CELTA In-Person

In the in-person course, you will get experience and feedback teaching in-person and get the opportunity to interact with your trainers, peers, and students in-person. We offer the course in five-week intensive and sixteen-week part-time formats.

Length 5 weeks in Springfield, MO
Tuition

$2,600 + any room-and-board costs 
Certificate Standard CELTA Certificate
Time Commitment

Intensive course: Monday-Thursday 9-5 p.m. CDT 
Upcoming Courses

Intensive: TBD (Summer 2026)
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Here's what CELTA grads have to say about it...

Backed by Cambridge English Language Assessment
CELTA courses at Missouri State are taught by individuals who have completed a rigorous training program offered by Cambridge English Language Assessment. Our tutors have many years of TEFL/TESOL teaching experience, both domestically and abroad. CELTA course quality is assured by external assessors on behalf of Cambridge, who assess each CELTA course offered.
Hands-on, practical learning experience
What makes CELTA stand out is practical experience. Unlike many TEFL programs, you will plan lessons and teach actual English language learners. You will get ideas and learn techniques from observing your trainers' and fellow trainees' lessons. Helpful feedback sessions after the lessons with lots of input from your trainer and fellow trainees further your development and growth. When you complete the CELTA, you'll be a more confident teacher with real classroom experience.
Limited class sizes for maximum tutor/trainee interaction
Each CELTA course is limited to a trainee to tutor ratio of 6:1. More interaction time with your tutor means you'll have more time for feedback and reviews of your work and more access to the experts.
Benefit from taking the course with Missouri State University
Taking your CELTA course with Missouri State University has its advantages! It gives you access to ongoing networking and support from MSU's English Language Institute Teacher Training Programs staff. We help with interviews, references, and refer CELTA grads to partner programs. We work with the GI Bill, Americorps, and other funding. We are able to offer the CELTA for university credit, including credit that counts towards some MSU degrees and certificates. If you have questions or need advice, let us know. We have a network of hundreds of CELTA graduates who can recommed jobs and give job search advice. Once a Bear, always a Bear!
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