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Cambridge Assessment English approved the opening of Teaching House in 2007. With the aim to expand quality English-language teacher training in the United States, Teaching House has opened over 15 center locations and trained over 3,000 new teachers. Teaching House is now the largest provider of Cambridge CELTA courses in the world.

Ensuring the high standards of education that are set by Cambridge English, all Teaching House CELTA courses have a maximum of only 6 trainees working with each trainer. To fulfill this trainer/trainee ratio, the Teaching House staff include over 20 Cambridge English-approved teacher trainers as well as a strong support team based at our headquarters in New York.

In addition to the standard four-week CELTA course format, Teaching House has developed two new formats:

  • a 10-week part-time course run on two evenings a week and on Saturdays;
  • a part-time blended course over 14 weeks allowing people to work online during the week and do teaching practice on Saturdays.

We also offer in the USA a two week compressed teaching practice option with online content, for those who are only able to take two weeks for their teaching practice component.

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Courses

Course Types

Combined TEFL Courses
On-site TEFL Courses
Online TEFL Courses

Course Lengths

Standard (120-140 hours)
Long Courses (150+ hours)

Certifications

Cambridge CELTA
Cambridge DELTA
TEFL / TESL / TESOL

Additional Features

Online Practicum
Part-Time Study

Locations

Canada

Toronto ON

England

London
Oxford

USA

Boston MA
Miami FL
New York NY

Teaching House has received 267 student reviews and has an overall rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars based on the following criteria.

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267 reviews of Teaching House

Review 50 of 267 Teaching House

Written by Chace on November 30, 2012 8:43 pm
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My course in NYC was better than I ever expected. I had two brilliant instructors Lizzy and Sophie who made the course not only educational, but also very alluring. I had zero teaching experience and this course helped me to learn what it takes inside and out of the classroom. My favorite part was the actual teaching of a class because I believe that the best teacher is experience and to dive in right from the beginning was intense, but very rewarding. After only a month of training I felt I had a firm grasp on what was needed of me in order to help students learn English. I am very grateful for the course and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to teach English. The opportunities to connect with other cultures and peoples though Teaching House are enticing enough.

Review 49 of 267 Teaching House

Written by LaNesha Hammett on November 28, 2012 1:36 am
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When I took the course about a year ago, I was slightly nervous about the task ahead of me. I had never taught English as a second language, I had no experience teaching adults,and to top it all off, I’m a Muslim woman who wears the veil. Needless to say, I was a bit scared. Would the instructors be understanding and helpful? Would the other people taking the course keep their distance from me? Would my students want to learn from me? What if I’m given a lesson to teach and I struggle with it? What if I totally fail a teaching lesson?

Thankfully a few of my fears were laid to rest on the very first day. My teaching instructors were warm, inviting, and very engaging. They made us feel completely comfortable, eased our anxieties, and gave us a glimpse of what we should expect throughout the course.

My instructor, Sharon Balani, was wonderful!! She has a passion and a deep understanding of what she’s doing, and she explains things so clearly. She’s so knowledgeable in her field, that I wanted to consult her and seek her advice and input for every lesson that I had while she was teaching me. Every bit of information that I received from Sharon has been invaluable and has served me well in my career.

I absolutely recommend this course for anyone whose interested in a career in teaching English to non native speakers! You will be so happy that you did.

Review 48 of 267 Teaching House

Written by Mia Armstrong on November 27, 2012 3:47 am
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My experience with Teaching House, Washington D.C. was one I will always remember. The instructors Lizzy Adams and Richard Grant were awesome. Their feedback was always thorough and tailored to the trainees’ individual teaching style. I felt like I was always pushed to the next level and was never allowed to just coast, which I am grateful for.

The classroom became my second home during these 4 weeks. The work is extensive however, once you come out on the other side, you feel so accomplished and ready to hit the ground running.

The application / interview process went seamlessly. I initially signed up for the class in New York, however due to lodging reasons I was able to effortlessly change my location and I am glad I did. As a part of the first class in D.C., I feel we got the cream of the crop in terms of instruction 🙂

I would definitely recommend Teaching House for anyone planning on taking the CELTA. No hassle, great reputation and an accessible network post-completion.

For confessions of some of my classmates, check out the videos via this link – http://youtu.be/oq6CvkJ_sHk & http://youtu.be/9-QRllVMwro

Review 47 of 267 Teaching House

Written by Meredith Haines on November 26, 2012 8:58 pm
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I took the CELTA course at Teaching House with Heather and Sharon in New York from October 22nd- November 16th. I had no idea what to expect, little experience as a teacher, and was overall terrified. The course, however, turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. The instructors were incredibly insightful and helpful and made the topic interesting and interactive for everyone. We had a small mishap over the term of our course known as Hurricane Sandy, and unfortunately the school had to close for three days, leaving us to cram three weeks of work into the last two weeks. The tutors were sympathetic and sensitive towards this situation and worked at great lengths to help us finish on time. Teaching House doesn’t offer job placements, but the tutors answered any and all questions we had regarding the job search and continue to help us after the course. I would HIGHLY recommend this course.

Review 46 of 267 Teaching House

Written by Harry on November 23, 2012 11:49 pm
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My experience at CELTA fully prepared me for teaching jobs both abroad and in the US. Immediately after the course I felt comfortable teaching learners of all ages and skill levels, youth to adults, beginner to advanced. Beyond the comprehensive training, employers are always impressed by the CELTA name.

I recommend Teaching House in New York for a CELTA training program. My trainer, Sharon Balani, was very knowledgable and encouraging throughout the course. Her guidance and the guidance of other trainers help to make the very challenging course manageable and enjoyable. The strengths of the program at Teaching House include the practice teaching and the accompanying lesson planning and feedback. Very relevant resources are available to plan lessons, and experienced trainers offer thorough feedback in a manner that is easy to digest. If there was one drawback to the program it would be the career services offered after the fact. Teaching House offers just a small job board and no continuous counseling. However, my trainer, Sharon, has always offered her support and her letters of reference for any of my job searches.

Overall, I highly recommend Teaching House in New York for a CELTA training course, and I recommend the CELTA course in general.

Review 45 of 267 Teaching House

Written by Shelby on November 21, 2012 3:25 am
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The course I completed with Teaching House New York was a perfect example of kind but firm. There was no false advertisement, the intensive course was intensive and the interviewee was correct in telling me not to plan much for my four weeks of CELTA. I learned a great deal and got a good amount of experience, guidance and feedback during this course.

The content was focused on teaching itself and information about English that is either difficult to find on your own OR something that you wouldn’t have even thought to look up. They give you a lot of information and handouts that are useful, I kept all of mine.

The teaching practice was very well organized. We always had a sizable classroom full of students at different levels and from a variety of backgrounds. It helped that the students in my particular course were quite understanding and outgoing. Teaching House NY seems to have created a very comfortable environment for both students and teachers alike.

The trainers I had, Heather and Sharon, were both serious and understanding. They made themselves available for support but did a great deal to insure that you left the course feeling independent and capable of developing your abilities. They gave feedback that was realistic and helpful. They also did a great job of teaching you to assess your own abilities. I’m not sure if it was intentional but I felt that the dynamic they had together was perfect. Their personalities were different but it was clear that their goals were the similar if not the same. Furthermore, the staff at Teaching House NY in general was very friendly and available. I received a lot of help, advice and even empathy from a number of people who worked there when I needed it!

There was technically no “job placement” but Teaching House did have lessons focused on the process of finding employment. I’ll say that I was certainly more prepared for the job market in the ESL world than I was before taking the course. Teaching House NY also made a point to tell graduating students about employment opportunities that they themselves have. They also have a website with a job board that is available to you as soon as you’re officially enrolled.

Teaching House NY was open pretty late which was fantastic for those of us taking the intensive course. There were a lot of things at your disposal including a library of workbooks (for both teachers and students) and books on English grammar and teaching. They also had a large computer lab, whiteboards, overhead projectors, CD & DVD players etc. There is one photocopier/printer available to students which is both evil and a wonderful way of teaching you the importance of time management. I still have dreams about taking the photocopier out back and destroying it, Office Space style.

If you’re committed to working hard and putting a lot of time and effort into this course then Teaching House is a great place to be. I highly recommend Teaching House New York, Heather and Sharon in particular.

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Written by Bek on November 19, 2012 6:46 pm
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The CELTA course was comparable to graduate school’s intensity. I liked it very much. I thank Heather and Sharon for their teaching and comments. I had it all: input sessions, CCQs, blue books, ICQs, anchoring, TBT, TTT, readings, assignments, resubmissions, teaching, comments, confusions, questions, wonderful students, experienced teachers, and sweet memories.

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Written by Maha El Sherif on November 16, 2012 6:21 am
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Doing the CELTA at Teaching House is the best decision I ever made. I had almost registered to do the CELTA at the British Council here in Egypt, when I came across Teaching House’s website, and then all my plans changed. Teaching House not only made it completely easy and accessible for me to apply and register, but also offered a lot of help and guidance on all the logistics, thanks to their prompt and thorough administrative staff, a shout out to Tessa!

My course ran June18- Jul13, 2012 and I truly think that I was so lucky to have done it then, because I do not believe I would have gotten a better combination of trainers if I had asked/prayed/paid for it. I had Lizzy, Heather, Debra Lunt, who had come as a trainer from Australia just for our course, and Sharon, who had just joined Teaching House. I am so lucky to have had a chance to learn something from each of these amazing women and am really glad to say, I used to appreciate that everyday while on the course.

CELTA has definitely polished and refined my teaching skills in ways that would always stay with me and has certainly inspired me as well as given me confidence in the teaching methods that I use. CELTA has also inspired me to do my DELTA which i would of course apply to at Teaching House.

Much love,

Maha xx

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Written by Jon Waldron on November 12, 2012 6:36 pm
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I completed my CELTA at Teaching House New York. My teacher trainers (tutors) Sharon and Heather were professional, well qualified, learned, but humane and approachable. They were always willing to take a moment out of their own time to help me with a question. I enjoyed their friendliness and sense of humor while simultaneously pushing me to produce and execute the best lessons possible. Their lesson demonstrations in class, informational handouts, and advice will all be invaluable to me in the future.

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Written by Sara Saba on November 9, 2012 6:29 pm
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I really enjoyed doing the CELTA course at Teaching House NY.

The course was very intense and challenging but very enjoyable.

I’ve truly learnt a lot and will definitely be allotting the skills I’ve acquired in my future teaching career.

The instructors r highly professional ad very helpful.

All in all I can truly say I’ve immensely enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone who wishes to teach English to non native speakers in a more student centered style and environment.

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