PG Diploma in TEFL/TESOL with 1 Specialisation
APTTI's PG Diploma in TEFL/TESOL with 1 specialisation is a 280-hour online qualification at Master level for graduates. It runs for 10 months and costs ₹25,000 + GST (USD 399 for international learners). You complete diploma-level TEFL/TESOL training plus one specialisation of your choice: Teaching Business English or Teaching Young Learners. The certificate is notarised in Canada.
- Level
- Master
- Hours
- 280 hours
- Duration
- 10 months
- Eligibility
- A bachelor's degree, with good working English
- Mode
- Online, self-paced, with tutor support
- Fee
- ₹25,000 + GST · USD 399 international
The PG Diploma with one specialisation is for graduates who know which learners they want to teach. You build a full TEFL/TESOL foundation and then specialise in either Teaching Young Learners (children under 16) or Teaching Business English (working adults and corporate groups), the two most in-demand areas for English teachers in India and abroad.
Who the PG Diploma (1 specialisation) is for
- graduates who want a postgraduate-level TEFL/TESOL qualification
- teachers focusing on children's English or on corporate and adult learners
- B.Ed teachers adding a specialist English-teaching credential
- trainers moving into corporate communication training
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
- Specialisation option A, Teaching Young Learners: how children learn a second language; songs, stories and games for young learners; early reading and writing in english; managing a young learners' classroom
- Specialisation option B, Teaching Business English: needs analysis for adult and corporate learners; meetings, presentations and business writing; telephone, video-call and interview english; designing short corporate training sessions
You choose one specialisation. Ask admissions for the current module titles.
Study plan and time commitment
280 hours over 10 months works out at about 28 hours a month, or roughly 6 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 at this level.
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 |
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 PG Diploma (1 specialisation)
Who can do a PG Diploma in TEFL?
Graduates (any bachelor's degree) with good working English.
Which specialisation should I choose?
Choose Young Learners if you teach or want to teach children under 16; choose Business English if you teach adults, college leavers or corporate groups.
How many hours a week does the PG Diploma take?
280 hours over 10 months is about 28 hours a month, or roughly 7 hours a week.
What does the PG Diploma with 1 specialisation cost?
It is ₹25,000 + GST (USD 399 for international learners). Instalments are available; ask admissions.