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CELTA at Missouri State University

Earn the certificate TEFL/TESOL recruiters want to see in new hires.

CELTA is one of the most widely accepted TEFL/TESOL qualifications in the world. This 180 hour teaching certification program provides the skills, knowledge, and hands-on practice to pursue a rewarding career in teaching at home or abroad. Taking CELTA at Missouri State University gives you access to additional resources that are critical to your success in the program.

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 16 weeks
Tuition $2,700 (-$250 for Early Bird registration)
Certificate Standard CELTA Certificate (does not indicate an online course)
Time Commitment

10 hours per week consisting of 4 hours synchronous and 6 asynchronous, plus time spent lesson planning and completing assignments
Upcoming Courses

August 15-December 14, 2023
October 2, 2023 - February 8, 2024
January 18 - May 16, 2024
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CELTA In-Person

In five full-time weeks, you will get experience and feedback teaching in-person and get the opportunity to interact with your trainers, peers, and students in-person.

Length 5 weeks
Tuition $2,450 (-$250 for Early Bird registration)
Certificate Standard CELTA Certificate
Time Commitment

In-person in Springfield, MO

Monday-Thursday 9-5 p.m. CST + Fri, July 7 and Fri, Aug 4 from 9-12
Upcoming Courses

July 1 - August 1, 2024
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CELTA Mixed Mode

The CELTA Mixed Mode has the same content and hours as the face-to-face CELTA – the only difference is the structure of the course. You will complete part of the requirements online and part in-person. 

Length 9 weeks
Tuition $2,700 (-$250 for Early Bird registration)
Certificate Standard CELTA Certificate
Time Commitment Synchronous online class meetings Tue/Thu 6-9 p.m. CST April 25-May 15 and May 26-June 22; in person in Springfield, MO May 16-25
Upcoming Courses

No courses currently scheduled
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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

CELTA requires both observation of experienced teachers in the classroom and practice teaching actual English language learners with feedback from your tutor and fellow trainees. When you complete CELTA, you'll have 12 hours of real classroom experience - many other TEFL/TESOL programs do not provide teaching practice at all.

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.

Study in Springfield, Missouri

Our location in the heart of downtown Springfield gives you access to coffee shops for studying, restaurants for meeting classmates and friends, and multiple theatres when you need to take a break. Our warm and friendly community welcomes visitors from all over the world with small town charm and big city amenities.

Personalized Job Counseling

Once you complete the CELTA, we will work with you to help you find a job. We have a network of hundreds of former CELTA graduates who can recommend jobs and give job search advice.

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