International Training Institute

What International Training Institute does

International Training Institute (ITI) is a privately held, founder-operated teacher training centre headquartered at Silahtaroğlu Sok. No. 9, 4. Levent, Kağıthane, Istanbul, and the largest Cambridge English approved centre for CELTA and DELTA courses in Turkey. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Tom Godfrey (Ed.D, University of Exeter), the organisation has trained thousands of English-as-a-Foreign-Language teachers through a structured portfolio spanning entry-level TEFL, CELTA, CELT-P/S and Secondary specialisations, DELTA Modules 1, 2 and 3, a University of Chichester MA delivered with NILE, teacher-trainer and coaching programmes, and short courses/free workshops. Customer segments fall into two primary groups: individual aspiring or experienced ELT teachers seeking internationally recognised credentials, and institutional customers (universities, language schools, teacher training centres) that host CELTA courses under ITI's academic leadership.

ITI's revenue model is dominated by one-time per-course tuition fees (CELTA, DELTA modules, TKT, IELTS teacher training, short courses, Train the Trainer at £385, and a freemium CELTA Bootcamp), supplemented by recurring institutional partnership economics where ITI provides academic leadership, trainers and quality assurance to partner sites such as Ibn Haldun University, Kian Language Academy and Shaban Nejad Training Centre. Distribution is executed through direct Istanbul-based face-to-face enrolment, a global self-serve online channel delivering DELTA Modules 1 and 3 (and now 2) to candidates from the Falkland Islands to Indonesia, an institutional channel-partner programme, and a co-delivered MTS partnership for Trinity/ALAP-accredited IELTS teacher training. Core technology consists of Moodle for course materials, assignments, forums and self-study tasks; Zoom for synchronous live input sessions; and selective face-to-face instruction at the Istanbul office. The recent transition of all course listings and registrations to the external ELTica platform indicates ongoing operational scaling through shared infrastructure rather than in-house software development.

Name

International Training Institute

Legal name

International Training Institute

Website

https://iti-istanbul.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Training Institute (ITI) is a privately held Istanbul-based Cambridge English approved teacher training centre founded in 1987, the largest CELTA and DELTA provider in Turkey, serving aspiring and experienced English language teachers globally through face-to-face, online, and institutional partnership delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Teacher Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA) (EDAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Cambridge English certification
• Teacher training programmes
• English language teaching
• Professional development courses
• Online teacher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Teacher Training Course Fees: ITI generates primary revenue through course fees for CELTA, DELTA (Modules One, Two, Three), TEFL, Train the Trainer, CELTA Bootcamp, CLIL, and other professional development courses. Fees are charged per course/programme with various delivery formats (intensive, part-time, online) available.
2. IELTS Teacher Training (MTS Partnership): Revenue from Trinity College London and ALAP accredited IELTS teacher training programmes delivered in partnership with MTS, including Introduction to Teaching IELTS, Reflective Practice for IELTS Teachers, and Certificate for Practising Teachers.
3. Short Courses and Workshops: Fees for short courses including Testing and Assessment, Drama, Workshop Presenters Training, Teaching Academic Writing, Teaching with Technology, Teaching Young Learners, Syllabus and Materials Design, and Knowledge about Language. Also free workshop programme for teachers.
4. Institutional Partnership Model: Partnership programme where ITI provides academic leadership, trainers, and quality assurance to partner institutions hosting CELTA courses, creating recurring revenue from institutional partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Training Institute (ITI) is a Cambridge English-approved teacher training centre and the largest CELTA and DELTA provider in Turkey. It delivers internationally recognised pre-service and in-service English language teaching qualifications (CELTA, DELTA Modules 1/2/3, TKT, TEFL, CELT-P/S, CLIL) plus a broad portfolio of professional development courses (Train the Trainer, Coaching, Short Courses, IELTS Teacher Training, MA Programme) through face-to-face, part-time, intensive, and fully online formats from its Istanbul headquarters.

Product overview

International Training Institute (ITI) is a Cambridge English teacher training centre and the largest Cambridge English approved centre for CELTA and DELTA courses in Turkey. The organisation offers a comprehensive portfolio of teacher training products consisting of core Cambridge English qualifications (CELTA and DELTA), specialist teaching programmes (CELT-P/S, ITI Secondary, CLIL, TKT, IELTS Teacher Training), professional development courses (Professional Development Course Design, Train the Trainer, Online Coaching Programme), introductory programmes (TEFL, CELTA Bootcamp), academic degrees (MA Programme with NILE), and supplementary offerings (Short Courses, Free Workshops, Drama courses, Scholarship Fund). The product portfolio is structured as a progression pathway from introductory to advanced qualifications, with options for part-time, full-time, and online delivery formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) Pre-service teacher development programme covering theoretical and practical aspects of teaching English, an internationally recognised qualification with no expiry; coursework and teaching are internally assessed and externally moderated by Cambridge English.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of EFL teachers successfully trained since 1987
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MTS (Modern Teacher Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITI partners with MTS, a global leader in exam services and teacher training, to offer MTS Teacher Training programmes in Turkey. This includes Introduction to Teaching IELTS (ALAP accredited), The Reflective Practice for IELTS Teachers Course (ALAP accredited), and Certificate for Practising Teachers: IELTS Preparation (Trinity College London Level 6). This partnership enables ITI to offer internationally accredited IELTS teacher training alongside its Cambridge English qualifications.
• Cambridge English (Cambridge University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITI is an internationally recognised Cambridge English teacher training centre and the largest Cambridge English approved centre for CELTA and DELTA courses in Turkey. Cambridge English provides the qualification frameworks, moderation, and certification for ITI's teacher training programmes.
• Ibn Haldun UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution collaborating with ITI for delivering professional development training courses to teachers locally. ITI provides training in course design, materials preparation, trainer procedures, and verifiable certification.
• Kian Language AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution working with ITI to deliver professional development training courses to teachers locally. Collaboration involves Train the Trainer and Professional Development Course Design courses.
• Shaban Nejad Training CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution collaborating with ITI for delivering professional development training courses. ITI supports institutions in developing professional development courses delivered by their own trainers locally.
• KHPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution collaborating with ITI for delivering professional development training courses to teachers locally through ITI's partner schools programme.
• Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNILE offers the MA in Professional Development for Language Education in partnership with the University of Chichester, delivered online and face-to-face with ITI supporting student recruitment and preparation. NILE provides 30 ELT eBooks and journal subscriptions.
• Partner Universities and Language SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITI partners with universities, language schools, and educational organisations to host CELTA and other teacher training courses. ITI provides academic leadership, experienced trainers and assessors, course design and quality assurance, participant assessment and moderation, and support for future trainer development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trinity College London: UK awarding body offering TESOL and teaching qualifications (CertPT, DipTESOL, LTCL). Trinity is a competing credentialing framework to Cambridge and partly overlaps with ITI's IELTS teacher training partnership through MTS.
• British Council: UK cultural body that runs CELTA and DELTA courses globally and operates a large English teaching network. Overlaps with ITI as a Cambridge-approved teacher training provider but at significantly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Cambridge University Press & Assessment: The awarding body behind CELTA, DELTA, and TKT (which ITI teaches to). It is both ITI's primary framework partner and a broader incumbent — it runs its own preparation products and approves competitor centres worldwide.
• International House World Organisation (IHWO): A global network of language schools, many of which host CELTA and DELTA courses with Cambridge approval. IHWO has a much broader language teaching footprint but overlaps on teacher training programmes and trainer-development pathways.

Direct peers

• Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE): UK-based teacher training institute offering CELTA, DELTA, and the MA in Professional Development for Language Education (University of Chichester), which ITI itself uses as a partner. NILE is a directly comparable Cambridge-approved centre with a similar online/distance posture.
• ACE Prague (Anglo-American School-affiliated CELTA centre): Central European Cambridge-approved CELTA and DELTA centre with international online and intensive formats. Directly comparable regional Cambridge centre competing for European and international CELTA candidates.
• Teaching House: CELTA and DELTA training provider with strong online presence and direct-to-consumer marketing. Operates in the same Cambridge teacher training category as ITI and competes for the same international teacher audience.
• Oxford TEFL / Oxford House Barcelona: Barcelona-based teacher training centre offering CELTA, DELTA, and online TEFL courses with comparable online delivery and international student recruitment. Closely comparable in product mix and channel strategy.

Emerging players

• The TEFL Academy: Online-focused TEFL certification provider with strong digital marketing and a global student base. Adjacent to ITI's TEFL/introductory offering and a potential threat in the entry-level teacher qualification market.

Others

• Oxford University Press ELT: Major ELT publisher that runs teacher training, webinars, and certification-aligned content. One of ITI's own tutors (Elna Coetzer) also works with OUP, making it an adjacent enabler in the same teacher development ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/iti.istanbul
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iti-istanbul

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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