Description
Oxford TEFL is the world’s most popular Online CELTA course provider and the only in-centre CELTA course provider in central Barcelona. We offer multiple start dates and schedules throughout the year to suit all time zones. Since 1998 we have trained over 5000 graduates now working worldwide. Our 97% pass rate, unique level of support and vibrant teacher community means we are highly rated by our graduates.
The Cambridge CELTA is one of only two qualifications recognized by the British Council. Around 75% of TEFL employers request the CELTA which means that it has maximum acceptance worldwide and is one of the best possible ways you can start teaching English.
The CELTA course is highly practical and includes supervised teaching practice and feedback with real students from the first week. Input sessions and workshops centre on such areas as language awareness, lesson planning, materials and methodology. Take advantage of our careers, visa and accommodation service and join our worldwide community of teachers, trainers and graduates!
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Oxford TEFL
Oxford TEFL - Teacher Training, Carrer de la Diputació, Barcelona, Spain
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Specialist Courses
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Spain
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A division of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
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I would not recommend Oxford TEFL to any prospective CELTA trainee. I joined the July 2025 intake (Online CELTA, part time, run from their Barcelona office).
As a mature student and experienced teacher, I joined the course hoping to develop my skills in a professional, supportive environment. Unfortunately, my experience was the opposite: I encountered targeted, subjective, and inaccurate feedback from my teaching supervisor, which I tried—repeatedly and professionally—to clarify. Instead of resolving my concerns, management mischaracterised them as “not being able to accept critique,” and the centre was evasive and defensive throughout the grievance process.
Attempts to get clear answers in writing were met with delay, minimisation, and deflection. I was ultimately forced to withdraw from the course due to a lack of transparency, accountability, and professionalism from the entire management team. Even after escalating to Cambridge, I found the process lacked neutrality and simply circled the wagons to protect the centre.
I did receive a partial refund after a prolonged dispute, but the experience was stressful, disappointing, and damaging to my trust in both the centre and the wider CELTA brand.
If you value fair, objective feedback and a professional approach to student support, I strongly recommend you look elsewhere for your teacher training.