Welcome from Greg & Grace

Grace and I are the owners and directors of CELT – Centre for English Language Teaching, and have been running the language school since 1989.

We are both qualified EFL teachers, and have many years’ experience teaching English abroad and in the UK. Originally from San Francisco, USA, Grace is our Academic Director and started her teaching career in Italy. I am the Principal of the school and taught in Spain, France, and La Réunion (Indian Ocean) before returning to Cardiff to teach English at Cardiff University.

Cardiff is my hometown and, after returning here, I realised the huge potential of the city as a great destination for foreign students to come and learn English. That’s why we created our language school and became the first British Council accredited language school in the city. 

As teachers, we care passionately about our students’ learning experience and do everything we can to ensure that students benefit fully from their time with us. We hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you here to our school. Before that, you can learn more about our mission for CELT by reading the statement below.

Greg Nelson (Owner & Principal) &
Grace Durighello (Owner & Director)
Directors of Celt - Centre for English Language Training

Greg & Grace

Our Mission Statement

At CELT, our mission is.. 

  • To offer the best possible English language programmes with friendly and qualified teachers in a positive, learner-centred environment
  • To look after our students within a caring and supportive setting, giving them the best experience in every aspect of their time with us in Cardiff and online.
  • To encourage our students to learn, do well, and inspire others

10 Reasons to Study English at our language school

High quality English language courses at affordable prices

Friendly Atmosphere

Small family-run language school with a friendly atmosphere. Our staff are always there to help you during your stay.

Affordable Prices

High quality English language courses at affordable prices.

Professional Teachers

Qualified, friendly teachers. Our teaching staff are graduates with a relevant qualification in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).

Accreditation

Quality assurance through the British Council Accreditation Scheme (1993) and English UK. We were also the first language school in Wales invited to join the ‘Quality English’ group of schools.

Courses and Materials

Choose from a range of carefully structured English courses and study with up-to-date materials.

Excellent Facilities

Excellent facilities with modern and comfortable classrooms.

Accommodation Options

Selection of accommodation options including homestay and CELT’s student residence.

Multicultural Experience

Study and socialise with a wide mix of international students.

Class Sizes

Small class sizes allow for individual attention.

Location

Centrally located in Cardiff – the exciting capital city of Wales!

Why should you study English at CELT?

Read our student testimonials below to see what our students think about our English Language Courses

Studying abroad is hard for the majority of people. You need to find the right place with friendly people. These things and much more I found at CELT, a cute small school which is situated in the fairytale city of Cardiff. The school welcomed me with open arms with teachers who focused on my weaknesses. My stay here has given me support and confidence in using English, and I can recommend CELT 100%!

Aneta Zemanova / Czech Republic

I’ve been in the UK for almost 3 years and I have studied in many English language schools. Therefore, from my experience, I can say that CELT school is the best school I’ve ever attended. The teachers are experts in providing the students with the right information depending on the student’s level. They encouraged me to practice more and never give up learning English.

Eman Abbas / Libya

I’m Jaime from Spain, I spent 4 weeks in CELT school and I was living at CELT residence. I enjoyed it a lot. It was a good experience for to know about other countries, other cultures, and the most important, learn a lot of English. It was a wonderful month for me. I would like to repeat it next year.

Jaime Diaz Hevia / Spain

I am Andrea and I am from Italy. I really enjoyed the time I spent here at CELT. The lessons were really interesting and I met many different guys from different countries. I really recommend this school to others!

Andrea Di Gallo / Italy