My experience was really fruitful, exceptional and incredible. My tutors and my peers were all great. I feel I'm ready to teach right away.

Our tutors were very helpful and warm hearted. Feeling that they would help you made this intense course bearable. I learnt a lot of things, I feel improved.

Thanks a lot to Liz, Tom and Elna for making this challenging journey a lot easier, more fun and more insightful. Love all my tutors. Thanks, a lot, Liz for your wonderful, constructive feedback sessions ❤️

Taking the CELTA course has been one of the most intense, yet most rewarding experiences of my professional life. From day one, I knew it would be rigorous—and it truly lived up to its reputation. The pace was demanding, the expectations were high, and the learning curve was steep. However, every challenge was an opportunity to grow, not only as a teacher but also as a learner. What made the journey so meaningful was the constant support from the tutors, the constructive feedback, and the sense of community among trainees. Each teaching practice pushed me beyond my comfort zone, while the input sessions provided practical, research-based strategies that I will carry with me throughout my teaching career. Although there were moments of exhaustion and self-doubt, they were always met with moments of clarity, achievement, and personal triumph. The CELTA doesn’t just train you—it transforms you. I have emerged from this course with not only an upgraded qualification but also renewed confidence, a deeper understanding of teaching, and a stronger sense of purpose. For anyone truly committed to becoming a more effective, reflective, and student-centered teacher, CELTA is an experience worth every ounce of effort.

My overall experience on the CELTA course at ITI Istanbul was very positive. The first week was overwhelming and challenging, and at one point I almost gave up, but with the amazing support and guidance from my tutors, Aleyona and Robyn, I kept going and improved every day. They were kind, patient, and always there to help. The course is very intensive, you have to plan, teach, study, and do assignments all at once, but it’s also very rewarding. I learned so much, not just about teaching, but about myself too. I also met wonderful friends and housemates who felt like family and were so supportive throughout the journey. I would highly recommend ITI to anyone who wants to do CELTA. – Alya