About Celtic English Academy
Established in 2004, Celtic English Academy is situated in the centre of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, and has quickly become a leading independent English language operator in the country. The academy has a friendly atmosphere and can accommodate up to 300 students at any time. We welcome students all year round as well as hosting summer and specialised programmes for young learners in Monmouth. Celtic is accredited by the British Council and is a member of English UK, IALC and English UK Wales.
Our academy is located two minutes walk from the National Museum of Wales, the City Hall and Cardiff
University. The magnificent Cardiff Castle and Bute Park gardens are also a short walk away. We are situated in the historic university and professional quarter of the city, in traditional Victorian converted buildings.
Here are some highlights about Celtic English Academy and our destination, Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, UK:
- Over 18 years of experience in delivering English Language programs.
- Accredited by the British Council, IALC, and Quality English, and a proud member of English UK.
- We hold the distinction of being the only IALC accredited school in Wales.
- Our classes have a maximum size of only 10 students, ensuring personalised attention and effective learning.
- With 22 classrooms spread across 3 Victorian buildings in our city center academy, we can offer a variety of programs at different levels to meet the diverse needs of our learners.
- Our city center academy boasts a brand-new coffee shop, where students can enjoy a diverse range of coffees, lattes, teas, and a selection of food.
- Experience a rich cultural mix with up to 30 different nationalities represented each year, making up less than 3% of our student body from Belgium.
- The academy typically hosts approximately 150 to 300 students at any given time.
- Enjoy the benefits of a capital city location in Cardiff, which is 43% more affordable than London, particularly in terms of accommodation, living costs, and travel expenses.
- Conveniently located just 2 hours from London by train.
- Cardiff is a vibrant university city with three universities in the city center and a thriving student population.
- We operate from two centers: Cardiff, catering to adults (16+) and year-round groups (11+), and Monmouth, where we host our Junior Summer Residential Programme for students aged 11-17.
- Take advantage of our fantastic city center residence, offering low prices and excellent facilities such as a gym, games rooms, and cinema rooms, all within a 10-minute walk to the Academy.
- Choose from a network of over 100 families providing homestay options across the city for our students
