PG Diploma in TESOL with 2 Specialisations
APTTI's PG Diploma in TEFL/TESOL with 2 specialisations is a 360-hour online qualification at Expert level for graduates. It runs for 12 months and costs ₹35,000 + GST (USD 549 for international learners). You complete diploma-level TEFL/TESOL training plus both specialisations: Teaching Business English and Teaching Young Learners, so you can teach children and adults with specialist skills. The certificate is notarised in Canada.
- Level
- Expert
- Hours
- 360 hours
- Duration
- 12 months
- Eligibility
- A bachelor's degree, with good working English
- Mode
- Online, self-paced, with tutor support
- Fee
- ₹35,000 + GST · USD 549 international
The PG Diploma with two specialisations prepares you to teach across the full range of learners: children in schools and tuition, and adults in colleges, companies and online. It suits graduates who want maximum flexibility in the jobs they can apply for, in India, in the Gulf or online.
Who the PG Diploma (2 specialisations) is for
- graduates who want to teach both children and adults
- teachers applying to schools and corporate training roles
- teachers planning to work abroad, where employers value specialisms
- experienced teachers formalising skills in both areas
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
- 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
- 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
Both specialisations are included. Ask admissions for the current module titles.
Study plan and time commitment
360 hours over 12 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 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 (2 specialisations)
What are the two specialisations?
Teaching Business English and Teaching Young Learners. Both are included in this PG Diploma.
Is the PG Diploma with 2 specialisations better than 1?
It covers both children and adults, so it suits teachers who want the widest choice of jobs. If you only teach one group, the 1-specialisation PG Diploma is shorter and costs less.
How many hours a week does it take?
360 hours over 12 months is about 30 hours a month, or roughly 7 hours a week.
What does the PG Diploma with 2 specialisations cost?
It is ₹35,000 + GST (USD 549 for international learners). Instalments are available; ask admissions.