International House helped to create the standards for teacher training in language education, and continues to innovate.

Initial English Training Courses

If you are looking into becoming qualified as a language teacher, you need to take a course leading to the appropriate qualification. IH schools offer these initial courses:

Cambridge CELTA

An intensive 120-hour (60 min) = 160-hour (45 min) 4-week course leading to the Cambridge ESOL CELTA qualification.

IHCYLT - IH Certificate in teaching younger learners and Teenagers

A 50-hour (60 min) = 67-hour (45 min) course (post-initial training) to extend your skills in teaching Younger Learners. Only available at IH TT Centres.

IH BET - IH Business English Teaching

A 50-hour (60 min) = 67-hour (45 min) course (post-initial training) to extend your skills in teaching Business English.