A Cambridge Examination Course in Australia refers primarily to qualifications administered by Cambridge Assessment English — most notably the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and the DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). CELTA is an initial teacher training qualification designed to help candidates acquire and improve the skills needed for teaching English, with an emphasis on hands-on teaching practice. It is provided by Cambridge Assessment English through authorised Cambridge English Teaching Qualification centres and can be taken either full-time or part-time. The CELTA course typically runs as a 4-week full-time intensive or a 10-week part-time program, with a minimum of 120 hours of intensive training and at least 6 hours of assessed teaching practice in actual classroom situations. This makes it one of the most practice-driven professional qualifications available in the adult education and language teaching sectors in Australia.

For the CELTA, applicants must be at least 18 years of age (most centres prefer 20+) and hold a standard of education equivalent to that required for university entry, such as an Australian Year 12 certificate or equivalent. Applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency at a minimum of C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), which equates to IELTS 7.5 or a Cambridge CAE pass for non-native English speakers. Importantly, no prior teaching experience is required for CELTA — the course is specifically designed for people entering the profession for the first time, as well as experienced teachers seeking formal certification. All applicants must complete a written pre-interview language awareness task, which assesses their understanding of English grammar and their suitability for the course, followed by a formal interview with a CELTA course tutor.

For the DELTA (the advanced Cambridge diploma), entry requirements are more rigorous. Candidates must hold at least two years of recent English language teaching experience and possess an initial teaching qualification such as the CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, or equivalent. A native or near-native standard of English is required (typically C2 level, equivalent to IELTS 8.0+ or Cambridge CPE). Applicants must submit a CV and teaching portfolio and undergo a language analysis and teaching methods pre-course assessment as part of a rigorous selection process. The DELTA is postgraduate in level and is recognised by Australian universities, which may grant credit exemptions towards Masters degrees in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or Education.