High-End TEFL/TESOL Course (540 Hours)
APTTI's High-End TEFL/TESOL course is a 540-hour online qualification, the institute's most comprehensive TEFL level. It is for graduates, runs for 18 months and costs ₹40,000 + GST (USD 600 for international learners). It suits teachers building a long-term career in English language teaching, training or academic leadership. The certificate is notarised in Canada.
- Level
- High-End
- Hours
- 540 hours
- Duration
- 18 months
- Eligibility
- A bachelor's degree, with good working English
- Mode
- Online, self-paced, with tutor support
- Fee
- ₹40,000 + GST · USD 600 international
At 540 hours, the High-End TEFL/TESOL course is far longer than a standard 120-hour certificate. It is designed for graduates who want the most thorough TEFL/TESOL training APTTI offers, spread over 18 months so that working teachers can study steadily alongside their jobs.
Who the High-End TEFL/TESOL is for
- graduates committed to a long-term ELT career
- experienced teachers moving towards senior teaching, teacher training or coordination roles
- teachers who want the most comprehensive TEFL/TESOL credential APTTI awards
- institute owners and trainers formalising their expertise
What you will study
- Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and other ELT methods
- Teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Teaching grammar and vocabulary in context
- Pronunciation basics for the classroom
- Lesson planning: aims, stages and timing
- Classroom management for large and mixed-level classes
- Teaching English online
- Assessing learners' progress
- Advanced study across teaching young learners and adults
- Case studies, research and extended lesson planning
The High-End course is APTTI's longest TEFL/TESOL level. Ask admissions for the full module list.
Study plan and time commitment
540 hours over 18 months works out at about 30 hours a month, or roughly 7 hours a week. You study online in your own time, with tutor support by Google Meet, Zoom, WhatsApp, phone and email. Most learners set two or three fixed study slots each week.
Assessment
Module multiple-choice questions, plus projects, lesson plans or case studies.
Your certificate
- Certificates are issued by AP Teacher Training Institute (APTTI), a sister concern of International TEFL Canada.
- Certificates are notarised in Canada.
- The physical certificate and grade sheet are posted to you within 30 to 90 days of finishing the course.
- Learners in India pay no shipping charge for the certificate.
Compare TEFL/TESOL levels
| TEFL/TESOL level | Level | Hours · duration | Eligibility | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEFL Certificate | Preliminary | 120 h · 6 months | Class 10 pass | ₹12,000 + GST · USD 199 international |
| TEFL Diploma | Advanced | 200 h · 6 months | Class 12 pass | ₹18,000 + GST · USD 299 international |
| PG Diploma (1 specialisation) | Master | 280 h · 10 months | Degree | ₹25,000 + GST · USD 399 international |
| PG Diploma (2 specialisations) | Expert | 360 h · 12 months | Degree | ₹35,000 + GST · USD 549 international |
| High-End TEFL/TESOL | High-End | 540 h · 18 months | Degree | ₹40,000 + GST · USD 600 international |
Next step
Teaching Phonetics (60 hours)
Add a specialist certificate in phonetics, IELTS, Business English or Young Learners.
Scope of this qualification
This is a professional English-teaching qualification. Employers decide which certificates they accept, and it does not replace the B.Ed or D.El.Ed and TET/CTET needed for government school posts in India. We do not promise jobs, salaries or visas.
Questions about the High-End TEFL/TESOL
How long is the High-End TEFL/TESOL course?
540 hours over 18 months, about 30 hours a month or roughly 7 hours a week.
Who can join the High-End TEFL course?
Graduates (any bachelor's degree) with good working English.
Is 540 hours necessary to teach English?
No. 120 hours is the usual minimum for jobs. The High-End course is for teachers who want the deepest training and a senior-level credential.
What does the High-End TEFL/TESOL course cost?
It is ₹40,000 + GST (USD 600 for international learners). Instalments are available; ask admissions.