For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
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CELTA has been accepted by LLUK as a pathway into the DTE(E)LLS (Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector) and ADTE(E)LLS (Additional Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector) qualifications. PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) has also been mapped to CELTA and is being delivered as part of the CELTA programme, thereby forming an essential component of this strategy.
CELTA holders, who go on to acquire substantial teaching experience, may also progress on to the Cambridge ESOL Level 7 Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA).
CELTA is accepted throughout the world by organisations which employ English language teachers.
Candidates on CELTA courses are internally assessed by Cambridge ESOL-approved CELTA course tutors. Candidates’ work is also externally moderated by a Cambridge ESOL-approved external assessor.