Does everyone pass the CELTA course at LR?
A. Most do – perhaps 95% – but not everyone. Our results are typical of world-wide average pass rates (official statistics available). Cambridge does not impose restrictions on the number of candidates who pass or fail any given course. It is merely a question of achieving the required course objectives. While we obviously hope everyone will pass, we cannot guarantee it – no centre would! One of the main objectives of the application procedure is to try to ascertain whether a person is actually unsuitable, for whatever reasons, for the course. Fortunately, there are not so many like that. A key factor in the course is teamwork and mutual support – the going can get tough sometimes! – and we greatly prefer to have people on the course who are willing to share their ideas and be open to those of others. Current (lack of) language awareness, or teaching experience / skills are not usually a factor in deciding whether to accept or reject someone onto the course. Among the most common reaso
