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.

About our short courses

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.

Certificate in Teaching Business English

This course supports teachers who want to develop confidence and practical strategies for teaching Business English.

You will explore

Business English contexts and learner needs
Coursebooks and authentic materials
Speaking skills for meetings, interviews, negotiations and telephoning
Writing skills for emails, reports and memos
Needs analysis and one-to-one teaching
Business vocabulary, case studies and project work

Course time: 18:00–21:00 (UK time)
Course dates: 4 February – 4 March 2026 (Wednesdays)
Price: £295 (£195 for Stafford House CELTA graduates)
To register: [email protected]

Certificate in Teaching Exam Courses

This course focuses on the skills and strategies needed to teach exam preparation classes effectively.

You will explore:

Key differences between exam classes and General English
Classroom management and learner autonomy
Teaching IELTS and Cambridge exams
Understanding band descriptors and marking criteria
Teaching TOEFL and TOEIC
Planning lessons and full exam preparation courses

Course time: 18:00–21:00 (UK time)
Course dates: 18 March – 15 April 2026 (Wednesdays)
Price: £295 (£195 for Stafford House CELTA graduates)
To register: [email protected]

Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners

This course prepares teachers to work confidently with children in English language classrooms.

You will explore:

Key differences between young learners and adult learners
Motivation and behaviour management
Songs, games and activity-based learning
Classroom tools, toys and online resources
Lesson planning for energy levels and engagement

Course time: 18:00–21:00 (UK time)
Course dates: 29 April – 27 May 2026 (Wednesdays)
Price: £295 (£195 for Stafford House CELTA graduates)
To register: [email protected]

Certificate in Teaching Teens

This course focuses on the specific needs and challenges of teaching teenage learners.

You will explore:

Differences between teens and adult learners
Motivation and classroom behaviour
Activities and resources suitable for teens
Lesson planning for engagement and structure
Expectations and best practice for teen teachers

Course time: 18:00–21:00 (UK time)
Course dates: 3 June – 1 July 2026 (Wednesdays)
Price: £295 (£195 for Stafford House CELTA graduates)
To register: [email protected]

Certificate in Teaching IELTS

This course is designed for teachers who want to specialise in teaching IELTS exam preparation classes.

You will explore:
IELTS exam format and assessment criteria
Teaching strategies for Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
Developing academic language skills
Materials and resources for IELTS preparation

Course time: 09:00–12:00 (UK time)
Course dates: 6 June – 4 July 2026 (Saturdays)
Price: £295 (£199 for Stafford House CELTA graduates)
To register: [email protected]

Frequently asked questions

Will the course enhance what I have learnt on my CELTA?

Yes. The course builds directly on your CELTA training, giving you opportunities to revisit core principles and apply them to a specific specialist area. This helps deepen your understanding and extend your classroom practice beyond initial training.

Will everyone on the course be a teacher?

Will everyone on the course be a teacher?
Yes. All participants will be practising or recently practising ELT teachers. Groups typically include a mix of ages, experience levels and nationalities, creating rich opportunities for sharing ideas, perspectives and classroom practices that teachers find highly motivating and professionally rewarding.

What are the benefits of taking short courses in specialist ELT areas?

Short specialist courses allow teachers to develop focused skills in areas such as exam preparation, young learners, online teaching or academic English. They offer practical, up‑to‑date knowledge that can be applied immediately in the classroom while supporting ongoing professional development and career progression.