# Teach Abroad

**Source**: https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/teach-abroad
**Parent**: https://global.utexas.edu/explore-abroad

If you’re interested in working or traveling around the world, teaching English could be your ticket abroad.

Our Cambridge [Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/teach-abroad/celta) program gives you the essential skills and knowledge to teach English to adults and older teenagers.

Looking for specialized training for groups of teachers? Learn more about our [customized programs.](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/programs/customized)

## Why choose CELTA?

[CELTA](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/teach-abroad/celta) is a four-week program consisting of classroom instruction, teaching practice, guided lesson planning, and feedback on teaching that:

1. Gives you practical, hands-on experience.
2. Teaches you the principles of effective language teaching.
3. Provides you with a range of practical skills you can use in a variety of classroom settings.
4. [Is requested by 71% of employers](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/news/view/three-quarters-of-elt-jobs-ask-for-cambridge-celta/) for English language teaching positions in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

## Explore Teaching Abroad

### [Why teach abroad?](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/teach-abroad/why)

Decide if living and teaching abroad is for you.

### [CELTA](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/teach-abroad/celta)

Learn how to get certified to teach English abroad.

### [Apply](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/teach-abroad/apply)

Find all the information you need on the application process.

### [Dates and Costs](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/teach-abroad/celta-dates-costs)

Browse session dates and program costs.

### [FAQs](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/teach-abroad/faqs)

Check out answers to our most commonly asked questions.

### [Info Sessions](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/teach-abroad/information-sessions)

Attend an information session to find out more about CELTA.

### [Resources](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/teach-abroad/resources)

Find resources for teaching abroad including pre-course prep, job opportunities and additional training.