Cambridge ESOL Teaching Awards
Cambridge ESOL's internationally recognised Teaching Awards are taken by over 12,000 people each year. They provide a route into the English Language teaching profession for new teachers, and first class career development opportunities for experienced teachers.
Certificates
TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)
This flexible and accessible award focuses on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers, whatever your background and teaching experience.
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
If you'd like to teach English to adult learners, CELTA is the best known and most widely taken initial 'TESOL/TEFL' qualification of its kind in the world.
CELTYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners)
This is the qualification for you if you'd like to specialise in teaching English to children or teenagers.
ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching)
If you're already teaching English, ICELT will help you to improve your skills in the context in which you're currently working.
Diplomas
DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults)
You should take DELTA if you already have substantial teaching experience and are looking for further career progression.
The Delta Modules
The three Delta Modules provide professional development and opportunities for career progression for experienced English language teachers. The modules replace the current DELTA from September 2008.
IDLTM (International Diploma in Language Teaching Management)
If you're a language teaching professional looking to take on management responsibility, IDLTM is the management training course for you.
Qualifications for the lifelong learning sector (UK only)
PTLLS - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Level 4)
DTE(E)LLS - Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Level 5)
ADTE(E)LLS - Additional Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Level 5)
Find a course
Centres all over the world run approved courses leading to the Cambridge ESOL Teaching Awards. Find your nearest centre.
Become a centre
Find out the basic requirements for Teaching Award centres and enquire about becoming a centre for CELTA, CELTYL, ICELT, DELTA or IDLTM, using our online application form.
Certifying Statement
Information on applying for a Certifying Statement to verify results for past examination sessions.
