Teaching young learners well takes a different set of skills. The IH CYLT builds them.

The International House Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers. Internationally recognised and moderated by Cambridge Assessment English. Designed for teachers who work with children and adolescents, or who want to. A practical qualification, grounded in what actually happens in a young learner classroom and not just in theory.

50 years

of Teacher Training

What the course covers

How children and adolescents acquire language differently from adults, and what that means in practice when you plan a lesson. Methodology, materials, and age-appropriate activity design. Classroom management with young learners across different stages. Assessment and progress tracking for every age band. A teaching approach that makes the language stick because the learning is genuinely engaging.

A qualification recognised where it counts

IH CYLT is awarded by the International House World Organisation and moderated by Cambridge Assessment English. Accepted by language schools and educational institutions worldwide.

When an employer sees it, they know you have specific, verified training in young learner methodology. Not just generic teaching experience.

Your application, step by step  

Complete the online application form

Your background, your English level, and what has brought you to this point.

Application review

Read personally by a member of our training team. Response within 2 working days.

Advisory interview

A conversation with a trainer to make sure the course is the right fit — for you and for the programme.

Confirmation

If successful, you receive an offer and an invitation to secure your place with a deposit.