The English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) is a central support service of the University of Sheffield. They offer a wide range of English language courses and services. Their staff have experience of teaching international students in a wide range of locations and situations, both in the UK and overseas.
Facilities at the Centre include classrooms, computer and listening laboratories as well as audio-visual equipment and resources. Teacher training and development form an important part of the Centre and from 2008 they have offered a range of programmes, including the CELTA.
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