Grades

 A PASS grade is awarded to candidates whose performance meets the specified criteria in all assessed components.

 A PASS B is awarded to candidates whose performance meets all the specified criteria and whose performance in classroom teaching skills is outstanding.

 A PASS A is awarded to candidates whose performance meets the specified criteria and whose performance in planning for effective teaching, classroom teaching skills and awareness of teaching and learning processes is outstanding.

 Candidates who do not fulfil all the requirements of the course or whose performance does not meet the specified criteria are not awarded a certificate. It should be noted that PASS is the most commonly awarded grade on CELTA courses.