International House Lisbon |
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Torres Vedras, District of Lisbon, Portugal |
IH Portugal is one of the founder members of the International House World Organisation. The Lisbon centre is part of IH Torres Vedras, a school which has a rich tradition of training and developing teachers. IH has been running CELTA courses in Lisbon since 1972.
We offer two options - part-time fully online over 11 weeks, including a mid-course break, and full-time face-to-face at our Centre in Torres Vedras. The part-time online option is ideal for those with other work, study or family commitments. Live online teaching practice and input sessions take place every Saturday and other coursework can be done at other times in the week to suit the individual candidates.
The full-time face-to-face option is perfect for people who wish to follow the CELTA more intensively and who have no other work or other commitments whilst studying for the CELTA.
We do not provide a job placement service. However, our ex trainees are welcome to join our free CELTA Alumni group and receive notifications of possible job opportunities from local, national and international schools that have contacted IH Lisbon seeking to recruit CELTA qualified teachers.
We can provide a list of reasonably priced accommodation options in and near the town centre of Torres Vedras.
Lisbon is a wonderful, vibrant city that is currently attracting many people from abroad. There are many exciting reasons why people come here such as the sunshine and beaches, the culture, the nightlife, the food and the people.
In order to provide you with the best service possible, International House Lisbon needs to know a little about your specific situation. If you have questions, please first select a course from the list on the this page. You can always change course dates later.
Praceta Vitor Cesária da Fonseca 2C
2560-689 Torres Vedras
Portugal
| Dates | Length | Format | Location | Fee | |
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| 11 Apr 2026 - 20 Jun 2026 | 11 weeks | Part Time | Online | €1645 | Details |
| 04 Jul 2026 - 12 Sep 2026 | 11 weeks | Part Time | Online | €1695 | Details |
| 06 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 | 4 weeks | Full Time | Torres Vedras, District of Lisbon | €1795 | Details |
| 26 Sep 2026 - 05 Dec 2026 | 11 weeks | Part Time | Online | €1695 | Details |
The course is demanding and intense but it's extremely rewarding! Met such great people, learned a lot and overall just had a really good time during the course!
The course exceeded my expectations. We learnt so much in the four weeks, there was a lot of work and the standards are high. The tutors were both wonderful. I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a venue for taking an intensive CELTA course.
IH Torres Vedras is the ideal place to take the CELTA. It's a demanding course, but it's delivered by highly experienced tutors who provide all the guidance and support you need. The school is well organised and the students are great. You'll be challenged, but you'll have fun. Plus you'll be in an incredible city!
Yes, there is a high price tag for this course but it is because of the depth of knowledge and experience you obtain upon completion. I actually miss having my tutors watch my classes! I am now teaching fulltime in SEA. The class sizes are quite large but with the methods and skills I learned with this course I feel confident everytime I walk into the classroom. The system and procedures this school used really work and the attention from the tutors was so genuine and helpful!
The administrative procedures and the course itself are organized efficiently and clearly. From the beginning, tutors have sent us precise guidelines and suggestions to help us prepare for the course. I have found the pre-course information and learning task particularly useful. Don't forget to read 'Learning Teaching' by J. Scrivener, which is an amazing book not only for the course but also for your future as a teacher. The first week is the hardest part but, if you keep following your tutor's feedback you don't need to worry. Despite the fact that you are being observed from colleagues and tutors the whole time the most rewarding moment is when you are actually teaching your students. The CELTA course is hard work but it is absolutely worth doing.
An excellent experience from start to finish, the course was well organized, enjoyable and comprehensive. The tutors were dedicated to excellence, supportive and highly professional throughout. I highly recommend this course to anyone contemplating taking a CELTA course.
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