Celtic English Academy

🌍 We’re thrilled to share that Celtic English Academy is now certified as Carbon Neutral by Carbon Neutral Britain. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability.

Why Carbon Offsetting?
It’s a vital step in addressing climate change, enabling businesses and individuals to neutralise their carbon footprint. Carbon Neutral Britain's offsetting projects are certified to the highest standards, ensuring their effectiveness and credibility.

Our Offsetting Projects:

Elazig Solar Farm, Turkey: Delivering clean energy and reducing emissions in a fossil fuel-reliant nation.

🍃 Household Solar Lighting, Zambia: Providing solar lighting for safer, productive home environments.

🍃 Wind Power in Karnataka, India: Promoting renewable energy development and reducing fossil fuel dependency.

🍃 Salkhit Wind Farm, Mongolia: Paving the way for future renewable projects with Mongolia's first wind farm.

🍃 By making small changes in our daily lives and supporting verified carbon offset projects, we can all contribute to a more sustainable and carbon-neutral future. 💚

Read more about our efforts and how you can make a difference in https://www.celticenglish.co.uk/blog/carbon-neutral-certification/


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[ Friday vibes at Celtic ] Students wrapping up their week, receiving their certificates, making weekend plans, and cherishing new friendships.

It's heartwarming to see such a diverse mix of nationalities and backgrounds coming together. 🫶



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Bath and Barry Island: Two of the Most Popular Activities Chosen by Our Students

Our students love exploring these two iconic destinations. Cardiff's prime location makes it easy and convenient to visit the charming seaside of Barry Island and the stunning beauty of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Experience the best of both worlds—sunny beaches and historic architecture—when you study with us.



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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌸 Spring Highlights: In these last few months we’ve had so much fun in our weekly social activities!

We’ve been busy exploring the magical Castle Coch 🏰, the enchanting Cardiff Castle🏰, and the fascinating Cardiff Museum 🖼️.

Cardiff’s excellent location also allows our students to explore other parts of the UK, including trips across the border into England to visit the iconic city of Oxford 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

Studying with us means you won’t only enjoy just our school and Cardiff, but so many other exciting trips every week.

Join us!



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This summer, join our Adults Beyond programme in Cardiff, UK for adults 30+, 40+, 50+, and over. Don’t miss out—save 15% today!

📅 Dates: 29/07 - 09/08, 12/08 - 23/08, 29/07 - 23/08, 07/10 - 18/10
👥 Ages: 30, 40, 50+
📚 Courses: 20 or 28 lessons/week
🏠 Accommodation: Homestay or Residence
🎉 Activities: Join Celtic’s social activity programme (subject to availability)
🏷️ Special Offer: 15% off 2024 tuition fees!
📌 Learn More: https://www.celticenglish.co.uk/summer-season-plus-30/

*Terms and conditions apply.

🌈 ✨ Pride Month in Cardiff. Cardiff is celebrating a month-long festival of love, diversity, and community.

📅 Highlights of the Month:

1️⃣ Pride Cymru 2024:
Pride Cymru 2024 is the biggest event of Pride Month. It’s the largest event in Wales dedicated to celebrating equality and diversity. Taking place over June 22nd and 23rd, Pride Cymru will welcome over 50,000 guests to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with a colourful parade through the city followed by a wide variety of performances from local artists.

🗓️ Dates: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2024
🎉 Parade: Starts at 11am on Saturday 22nd June, around Cardiff Castle. Those wishing to join the parade can do so for free, by booking their place in advance.
🎤 Performances: Shows, choirs, and market stalls. Tickets for Saturday or Sunday are £16.80 each and can be bought through the Pride Cymru website.

2️⃣ Q***r Emporium:
🏳️‍🌈 Community Space & Café: Supporting over 18 local LGBTQ+ businesses.
😂 Q***r Comedy Evenings: Every weekend throughout Pride Month.
💃 Ballroom History 101: Ode to the Femme Queens: 19th June.

3️⃣ LGBTQ+ Nightlife:
👠 Mary’s: Weekly drag and cabaret.
💋 The Golden Cross: More weekly drag and cabaret fun.
🎶 The King’s: A popular LGBTQ+ nightclub.

If you want to know more, be sure to check dates and websites during this month as the agenda can be updated.


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We are thrilled to share that our CEO, Shoko Doherty, has been appointed as the new chair of English UK 's Board of Trustees.

This achievement recognises her significant role in exporting education and contributing to international trade.

Shoko will continue to advocate for inclusive policies and initiatives that genuinely reflect the diversity of the UK’s ELT community.

From all of us at Celtic English Academy, we are proud to have Shoko as our CEO and to see her involved not only in the growth of the academy but also in the advancement of the entire sector.

Congratulations, Shoko!

[We are recruiting] New Job Openings:

Student Activities Leader (Part-Time) and Summer Student Social Activity Leader (Temporary Position)

You can find the Job Descriptions at the following links:

https://celtic-english-academy.breezy.hr/p/f1e9f949bb6201-student-activities-leader

https://celtic-english-academy.breezy.hr/p/5654f3ac7f9201-summer-student-social-activity-leader

We hope you can join us!

The Gala Dinner and the conclusion of the event brought together many highlights: from continuing to showcase Welsh talent, to reaffirming the significant impact and camaraderie among the delegates in the industry. We are honoured to have been able to host the Workshop, and we hope that everyone took a piece of Wales home with them.

Special thanks to:
Giorgia Biccelli, Sophie Wykes, Julia Patasheva, Olivia Morcom, Philip Harper, Menna Elfyn, Wynne Evans BEM MStJ, Craig Yates, Phylip Harries, Lord Mayor Bablin Molik, Councillor Keith M Dunn OBE CMLJ, Bethan Jones, Clare Dwight, Heledd Williams, Kat Hristova, Osian Williams, and Visit Wales.
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Just a few highlights from the School Party on the second day of , celebrating the 20th anniversary of Celtic English Academy. We were honoured to bring the flavours and culture of Wales to our guests, with a special gift to celebrate the importance of our bond with the Japanese culture. Special thanks to the people who participated.

🎵 The wonderful .cymru and Only Boys Aloud choir, for their performance and masterful singing lessons.
🥃 .distillery for sharing the taste of Welsh whisky and gin.
🍻 for offering a taste of the real pub experience.
🍷 for the Welsh wine tasting.
🎶 Eluned and Nia for the delightful harp concert.
💃 The Welsh Nantgarw dance lesson.
🧀 The exquisite Welsh cheese tasting.
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Every minute brings a new opportunity at , and we are proud to have the opportunity to showcase Wales to outstanding agents and top independent language schools worldwide.








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As we say in Wales: 'This event is lush!' These are just a few snippets of the first day at in









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Learning English in Cardiff is about the complete experience; mastering the language, understanding the culture, and perfecting the art of having a good time.



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The best part of Celtic is the chance to cross paths with such wonderful people. We want to thank Ayan for these almost 3 years at Celtic, filled with countless moments of connecting with our students and leading the way in reception and student support. We wish you all the best in this new chapter of your professional journey 🥰

The countdown is on! The IALC Workshop 2024 is just two weeks away, and we are thrilled to be hosting it.

This event represents a fantastic opportunity to showcase the vibrant city of Cardiff and the rich tapestry of Welsh culture to key stakeholders from the educational travel sector around the globe.

We're proud to share the beauty and heritage of our city with the world.

Cardiff awaits!

[We are recruiting] We are looking to recruit EFL Teachers for our Summer School based in Monmouth. Teachers will provide students aged 11-17 with English language lessons every weekday morning.

[Deadline: Friday 3rd May]
▪ Full lesson plans and materials are provided.
▪ Max. class size: 15. In addition, this residential role will include playing an active part in the social programme.
▪ Newly qualified teachers welcomed and supported
▪ Salary: £540-£570 per week (depending on experience) plus full board and accommodation.
▪ Contract: 4 - 6 weeks
▪ Weekly CPD INSET
▪ Use of sports facilities including gym and pool

To receive an application form, please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected].

Job Description link and more info: https://www.celticenglish.co.uk/hello/meet-the-team/join-our-team/

We hope you can join us!

[Easter Opening Days] Our school will be observing the Easter holidays on the following dates:

* Friday, 29th March
* Monday, 1st April

Classes will resume on Tuesday, 2nd April.

Wishing you all a joyful Easter weekend!

[We are recruiting] Summer Activity Leaders
We are looking for a group of summer student activity leaders to help run our Summer school based in Monmouth. Applicants must be enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing people who help guide our students on their Summer adventures.

Based in Monmouth
● Contract: 4 - 6 Weeks
● Purpose: Junior Summer Residential Programme
● Wage: £600 per week
● Deadline: 14/04/2024

To apply please complete the application form and return it to [email protected]
Application form link: https://www.celticenglish.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/final_sal-jsp-job-desc_-application-form-2024.docx

We hope you can join us!

[We are recruiting] Student Services Officer

Celtic English Academy is looking to appoint a friendly and hardworking Student Services Officer to demonstrate excellent customer service as a front-facing point of contact to our customers with responsibility for taking care of student service-related tasks day-to-day.
Full time based in Cardiff (We are happy to accommodate newly graduating students who can work part time until June and then start Full time in July)

Salary: £12 per hour
Application deadline: Sunday 31st March

To apply please complete the application form and return it to [email protected]

Application form link: https://www.celticenglish.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/student-services-officer-application-form-1.docx

We hope you can join us!

We are hiring!!

Celtic English Academy is looking for a of Operations to join their team in .

Head over to our jobs board and apply by 29 March https://hubs.li/Q02nH1R70

For further information or an informal conversation, please get in touch with Simone Rensch or Rongrong Walker.

[We are recruiting] Student Housing Coordinator
Celtic English Academy is looking to appoint a committed and hardworking School Housing Coordinator with a high level of experience in customer service and admin skills, to help maintain a good relationship with current and new homestay providers along with placing students in the appropriate homestay or residence accommodation.

Part time (20 hours) or full time (37.5 hours) based in Cardiff
Salary - £25,000 - £28,000 (pro rata for part time) depending on experience

To apply please complete the application form and return it to [email protected] along with a cover letter.

Application form link:
https://www.celticenglish.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/application-for-student-housing-coordinator-2024.docx

We hope you can join us!

Cardiff is a gateway to surprises and breathtaking views. Caerphilly Castle never ceases to amaze, and thanks to Cardiff's central location, exploring Bristol and other nearby cities is easy. This is part of the experience: what you learn in the classroom is complemented by connecting with students from places you'd never imagined.


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[We are recruiting] Director of Studies

We are looking to appoint a committed and dynamic Director of Studies with TEFLQ status (Cambridge DELTA or Trinity Dip TESOL), for our 6-week Junior Summer Programme located in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, UK.

February - June: Remote working - pre-course responsibilities.
Holiday entitlement will be prorated.
Use of the sports facilities: gym & pool.

Application deadline: Friday 16th February

To apply, please read the complete job description in this link:https://www.celticenglish.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/dos-job-advert-jsp-2024-celtic-english-academy-1.pdf

We hope you can join us!

🎄 Holiday Notice : Our doors will be closed for the festive season from 25th December 2023 to 5th January 2024. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday break! Can't wait to see you again on the 8th January 2024. Stay safe and enjoy the festivities!

Studying English in Cardiff means enjoying the castle as one more Welsh resident, visiting the iconic Welsh Senedd, and immersing yourself in the rich cultural history of Wales. And you'll do it in the best way: surrounded by classmates from various corners of the globe. This experience allows you not only to learn but also to connect.


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We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer celebrating

The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate determined by the cost of living. Over 14,000 UK businesses voluntarily pay it, recognising that their staff deserve a wage that covers everyday needs. Join us in supporting fair pay and a better quality of life

Celtic English Academy has been chosen as an Export Champion for 2023/24 by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). A recognition of the Academy’s consistent growth and efforts to strengthen its international relationships.

What is an Export Champion?
Handpicked by the DBT, Export Champions are seasoned international traders who inspire other businesses to explore global opportunities. They offer invaluable insights, host events, and provide support, encouraging UK businesses to venture into overseas markets.

Why It Matters
Becoming an Export Champion is a testament to a business’s success in international trade. Celtic English Academy, one of only nine businesses from Wales, stands out. This recognition showcases our contribution to the economic growth of Wales and the UK.

Being named Export Champion is not just recognition for Celtic English Academy but also an acknowledgment for our partners who have always helped us thrive overseas.