Teacher Training Short Courses
Alongside CELTA and DELTA, Stafford House International offers a range of Teacher Training Online Short Courses. These courses are designed to support continuous professional development for both newly qualified and experienced teachers.
Our Teacher Training Short Courses are delivered online from our London Teacher Training centre and led by highly experienced CELTA and DELTA-qualified trainers. Courses focus on developing practical skills for specific teaching contexts and specialisms.
Each course includes 15 hours of live online input via Zoom, interactive activities, and guided discussion. There is no assessment or teaching practice. On successful completion, participants receive a Stafford House certificate.
Please note: a minimum of four participants is required for each course to run. A special bundle and alumni rates are available. Please see the Course Prices table below for details.
How to Teach Business English
Course Content:
- Business English – contexts
- Coursebook materials for business English
- Speaking skills for business – small talk, interviews, meetings, negotiations, telephoning –
functional language and practice activities - Writing skills for business – emails, reports, memos – functional language and practice
activities - Needs analysis
- One-to-one teaching
- Authentic materials and online tools for business students
- Business Vocabulary
- Case studies, project work, and presentations for business students
| Duration | DATES | TIMES | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 weeks | 20th January – 17th February 2027 | Wednesdays from 18:00 to 21:00 (UK time) | £295.00 per course |
How to Teach IELTS
Course Content:
- Exam format
- Teaching strategies students need to get the score they want to achieve
- How to teach IELTS reading and listening
- How to teach IELTS speaking and writing
- Academic language
- Materials and resources used for teaching IELTS
| Duration | DATES | TIMES | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 weeks | 18th November – 16th December 2026 (Wednesdays) 10th March – 7th April 2027 (Wednesdays) 5th June – 3rd July 2027 (Saturdays) | Wednesdays from 18:00 to 21:00 (UK time) Saturdays from 9:00 to 12:00 (UK time) | £295.00 per course |
How to Teach English to Young Learners and Teens
Course Content:
- Young learners and teens vs adult learners – key differences
- Motivation and behaviour management for young learners and teens
- Activity types for children and teenagers – songs, games, communicative activities, and project work
- Tools, toys, technology, and online resources for use in young learner and teen classrooms
- Planning lessons for young learners and teens – energy levels, activity types, and classroom management
- Expectations of young learner and teen teachers
| Duration | DATES | TIMES | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 weeks | 5th May – 2nd June 2027 | Wednesdays from 18:00 to 21:00 (UK time) | £295.00 per course |
The Complete ELT Toolkit: Practical Approaches for Diverse Learners (New course – 2027)
Broaden your teaching expertise and develop the confidence to work across a range of specialist English language teaching contexts. This practical, interactive course explores effective approaches to teaching Academic English, Using AI, exam preparation, pronunciation, ESOL, and advanced grammar.
Through hands-on activities, collaborative tasks and reflection, participants will explore techniques, adapt materials and develop strategies to meet diverse learner needs. Whether you are looking to expand your teaching repertoire, enhance your classroom practice or progress professionally, this course provides valuable insights, practical tools and fresh ideas that you can apply immediately in your own teaching context.
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Course Prices
The courses standard price is £295.
To benefit from bundle rates, all courses must be selected and paid for as part of a single booking. Bundle discounts cannot be applied retrospectively to courses purchased separately or at different times.
| Courses | cost for external candidates | cost for stafford house celta graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 course | £295 | £175 |
| 2-course Bundle | £500 | £300 |
| 3-course Bundle | £600 | £420 |
How to Apply for Teacher Training Short Courses
- Email [email protected] with the course(s) you are interested in.
- Our team will confirm availability and aim to respond within 2-3 working days.
- If a place is available, we will send you instructions on how to complete your registration and payment.
Frequently asked questions
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