CELTA vs TEFL.

[abadomw]

What is the difference between a CELTA course and a TEFL course?? Which is more recognised and does anyone know where in London (preferebly SE or Central) where I could do either course on a part-time basis (evenings) for �550 or less?

[geofbob]

TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) is a general term. CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) is a particular, widely-recognised TEFL qualification. Assuming you have the appropriate minimum qualifications, a full-time course leading to a TEFL certificate appears to require 6 to 8 weeks, but part-time courses are probably available. A website providing information on institutions providing TEFL courses is http://www.batqi.org/.