TEFL FAQs: Questions About TEFL Courses in India

A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course trains you to teach English to people whose first language is not English. The standard certificate is 120 hours.

APTTI's TEFL/TESOL Certificate is open to Class 10 passes with good working English, the Diploma to Class 12 passes, and the PG Diplomas and High-End course to graduates. Graduates, school teachers, homemakers and career changers all take TEFL. Confirm your eligibility with admissions.

Yes, you can take the course without a degree. Many jobs abroad and some online schools also require a bachelor's degree.

You need to be an adult. There is no upper age limit.

No. Many successful TEFL teachers are fluent non-native speakers. What matters is clear, accurate English and good teaching skills.

APTTI's TEFL is online and self-paced with tutor support, or live online in trainer-led batches (Live TEFL).

Most people finish the 120-hour certificate in 6–12 weeks part-time. Live batches follow a fixed schedule.

TESOL is the broader term covering both foreign-language and second-language settings. Certificates of equal hours are treated the same way by most employers.

TEFL fees in India range from a few thousand rupees to over ₹1 lakh. At APTTI, the TEFL/TESOL Certificate is ₹12,000 + GST (USD 199 for international learners), the Diploma ₹18,000 + GST (USD 299 for international learners), the PG Diplomas ₹25,000 + GST (USD 399 for international learners) or ₹35,000 + GST (USD 549 for international learners), and the High-End course ₹40,000 + GST (USD 600 for international learners).

Yes. GST is added to the INR fees, for example ₹9,000 + 18% GST (USD 130 for international learners) for a 60-hour specialist certificate.

Teaching Young Learners, Business English Teacher Training, Teaching IELTS and Teaching Phonetics are 60-hour, 4-month certificates at ₹9,000 + 18% GST (USD 130 for international learners) each.

Yes. APTTI runs in-class and live online batches; dates, locations and fees are given on enquiry.

Yes. APTTI offers instalment (EMI) options, and payment can be made by UPI, NEFT, IMPS or credit or debit card. Ask admissions for the plan for your course.

Fill in the application form on this website. Admissions will contact you with course details, payment instructions and next steps. No payment is taken on the website.

Yes. The courses are online, so you can study from any country. International fees are quoted in US dollars.

APTTI certificates are notarised in Canada, and APTTI states they are accredited by international bodies. Employers decide which certificates they accept, so check the requirements of jobs you are interested in.

The physical certificate and grade sheet are posted within 30 to 90 days after you complete the course.

Learners in India pay no shipping charge for the certificate.

No. A TEFL certificate is valid for life.

TEFL is a private professional qualification. It is not a government teacher-eligibility qualification such as the B.Ed or CTET.

No. B.Ed is an NCTE-regulated degree for school teaching. TEFL is a specialist English-teaching certificate. Many teachers hold both.

TEFL opens doors to language institutes, online schools, coaching centres and jobs abroad, but no course can guarantee a job. Your degree, spoken English, experience and demo lesson all matter.

Spoken-English institutes, IELTS coaching, private schools (often with B.Ed), corporate training, online teaching and private tutoring.

TEFL Org reports about ₹11,000–₹80,000 a month in language schools and ₹700–₹1,300 an hour for tutoring. Pay varies by city, employer and specialism.

Yes. TEFL is the standard qualification for online English teaching.

Yes, in many countries, especially the Gulf, parts of Southeast Asia and Africa. Some countries restrict English-teaching visas to native-speaker nationalities.

IELTS teaching is in high demand in Punjab, Gujarat and Kerala; Business English in metros with IT and BPO sectors; young learners everywhere.

The Certificate is 120 hours over 10 modules. The Diploma is 200 hours, the PG Diplomas are 280 or 360 hours, and the High-End course is 540 hours.

Certificate ₹12,000 + GST (USD 199 for international learners); Diploma ₹18,000 + GST (USD 299 for international learners); PG Diploma with 1 specialisation ₹25,000 + GST (USD 399 for international learners); PG Diploma with 2 specialisations ₹35,000 + GST (USD 549 for international learners); High-End ₹40,000 + GST (USD 600 for international learners). Instalments are available.

The Certificate and Diploma run for 6 months each, the PG Diplomas for 10 or 12 months, and the High-End course for 18 months.

The two terms overlap. APTTI's course is titled TEFL/TESOL because it prepares you to teach English both where it is a foreign language and where it is a second language.

Yes. The course is online, so you can study from any city or town with an internet connection. Tutor support is available by Google Meet, Zoom, WhatsApp, phone and email.

The physical certificate and grade sheet are posted within 30 to 90 days after you finish. Shipping is free for learners in India.

No degree is needed for the Certificate (Class 10 pass) or the Diploma (Class 12 pass). The PG Diplomas and High-End course need a degree. Many employers abroad also prefer a bachelor's degree.

It covers teaching English to children under 16, from pre-primary to early secondary.

Yes. Teaching Young Learners is a specialisation option in the PG Diploma (1 specialisation) and is included in the PG Diploma with 2 specialisations.

No, but it pairs well with the 120-hour TEFL Certificate. Ask admissions which order suits you.

English teachers and trainers who want to teach working adults, college leavers or corporate groups.

Business English is taught in corporate training, BPO and IT onboarding, hospitality and colleges, especially in cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Gurugram and Noida.

Yes. Teaching Business English is a specialisation option in the PG Diploma (1 specialisation) and is included in the PG Diploma with 2 specialisations.

No law requires one, but coaching centres usually look for strong English, teaching experience and a TEFL or IELTS-teaching certificate.

No. IELTS examiners are recruited and trained by the test partners themselves. This course trains you to prepare candidates for the test.

Yes. Listening and Speaking are the same for both. Reading and Writing differ: Academic suits university study, while General Training suits work and migration.

No. Phonics teaches children to link letters to sounds for reading. Phonetics is the study of speech sounds themselves, which helps teachers model and correct pronunciation.

Most teachers find it does, because you learn exactly how each sound is made and how stress and intonation work. It is designed as a teaching course, though, not an accent-change course.

Yes. APTTI also runs Live Phonetics batches with a trainer online. See the Live Phonetics course page.

The online course is self-paced with tutor support. Live TEFL is taught in scheduled online classes with a trainer and a batch, with live practice and feedback.

Batches are scheduled in Indian Standard Time. Ask admissions for current batch days and timings, including weekend options.

Yes. APTTI runs in-class TEFL batches as well as live online batches. Locations, dates and fees are given on enquiry.

A laptop or desktop with a webcam, a headset and a stable internet connection works best. Classes can be joined from a phone, but practice teaching is easier on a larger screen.

English teachers, trainers and aspiring teachers who want clearer pronunciation and practical ways to teach it.

Live practice with correction helps you notice and change specific sounds and stress patterns. Progress depends on regular practice between classes.

The syllabus areas are similar. Teaching Phonetics is self-paced online; Live Phonetics is taught in scheduled classes with a trainer and more speaking practice.