Description
The Missouri State University CELTA Center offers the only 5-week CELTA course in the U.S. This gives our trainees a number of unique advantages, including:
– More time to process what is being learned
– More time to ask questions and interact with CELTA tutors and other trainees
– 3-day weekends to dedicate to making teaching plans and working on assignments
– More time with teaching practice students
– A less intense pace
Additionally, being located on the Missouri State University campus allows trainees to take advantage of many resources and facilities other programs cannot provide, including a state of the art library, abundant computer labs, and world class fitness center.
Courses
Course Types
Combined TEFL Courses
On-site TEFL Courses
Course Lengths
Standard (120-140 hours)
Certifications
Cambridge CELTA
Additional Features
Part Time Option
Locations
USA
Springfield MO
I was very pleased with my experience at Missouri State. According to my research, the Springfield area has the lowest cost-of-living of all the areas in the USA where the CELTA course is offered. I actually moved to Springfield (briefly) just for this course, and I think I made the right decision.
The facilities are great (quiet, designated computer lab with printer; classrooms with computer and projector). I believe as with all CELTA courses, they recruit area ESL students whom you can practice on. We had a good mix in our classes of Saudis and Chinese and there was a Columbian woman, a Mexican woman, and an Italian guy. It was so much fun working with such a diverse group of students. There was also some regional diversity within the CELTA trainee group.
The course instructors and manager were friendly, solicitous, and experienced. They instructed us with helpful content (particulary geared toward newer teachers) and gave thoughtful feedback after each of our student-teaching sessions. The manager also followed up with interest in my job search.
I was able to get an overseas job straight out of the program. I think this speaks partially to the CELTA document being a clearly valuable qualification. More importantly, the student-teaching hours and the comments I received from my instructors and peers have undoubtedly made me a better and more reflective, confident teacher.
Of course, I have not experienced a CELTA course at any other location, but if you are looking for this qualification and you are cost-conscious, Springfield would be a great location to get ‘er done!