Choosing the Auvergne region and Puy-en-Velay for your CELTA

In our experience there are a few essential ingredients for the success of your CELTA experience: keeping your level of stress down, making sure you are surrounded by a group of helpful, friendly people and taking time when possible to enjoy your surroundings and eat good food. Which is why we’ve decided to open a CELTA centre in the Auvergne, an extraordinary region full of medieval history, beautiful sites and fine gastronomy. Following on the success of our five week ‘slow’ CELTA course in Brittany we have decided to copy this idea at our new centre in the Auvergne. On the five week CELTA you have effectively 12 free days for your lesson planning and assignments compared to just 6 on the four week course. This makes the whole experience a lot less stressful plus you have the time to do some exploring and enjoy the beauty of the region.

We have established a partnership with the Foyer du Consulat, located in the center of Le Puy-en-Velay. Founded in 1957, this establishment originally aimed to provide young women with secure housing and support so they could study and work. Since 2023, thanks to the complete renovation of its premises and a comprehensive socio-educational program tailored to young people, the Foyer du Consulat has been officially recognized as a Young Workers’ Residence. Its accommodations, performance hall, lounges, cafeteria, and other facilities form a complex that actively contributes to the Foyer’s vitality and community engagement.