TEFL Course in Chennai
You can take a TEFL course in Chennai online with APTTI. Choose the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate (10 modules), self-paced with tutor support, or Live TEFL in trainer-led online batches scheduled in Indian Standard Time. Specialist courses useful in Chennai include Teaching IELTS, Business English Teacher Training and Teaching Young Learners. Certificates are notarised in Canada and posted free to your address in Chennai.
TEFL and English-teaching work in Chennai
Chennai's automobile, IT and healthcare sectors and its large school network create demand for Business English trainers, school English teachers and IELTS coaches, including for nurses and doctors planning to work abroad.
TEFL and TESOL courses for teachers in Chennai
All courses are open to learners in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu. Study online in your own time, or join a live batch.
| Course | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Online TEFL / TESOL Course | Online, self-paced, with tutor support | ₹12,000 + GST · USD 199 international |
| Teaching Young Learners Course | Online, self-paced, with tutor support | ₹9,000 + 18% GST · USD 130 international |
| Business English Teacher Training (BETT) | Online, self-paced, with tutor support | ₹9,000 + 18% GST · USD 130 international |
| Teaching IELTS Course | Online, self-paced, with tutor support | ₹9,000 + 18% GST · USD 130 international |
| Teaching Phonetics Course | Online, self-paced, with tutor support | ₹9,000 + 18% GST · USD 130 international |
| Live TEFL Course (Online Batches) | Live online or in-class batches with a trainer | Fee on enquiry |
| Live Phonetics Course (Online Batches) | Live online classes with a trainer | Fee on enquiry |
Pronunciation focus for Tamil speakers
Tamil speakers sometimes add a 'y' glide before front vowels ('yeat' for 'eat'), use /p/ for /f/, and voice or devoice stops depending on position because Tamil script does not mark voicing. The 'zh' habit can affect /l/ and /r/ for some speakers.
The Teaching Phonetics and Live Phonetics courses show you how to work on these features with your learners, and with your own pronunciation. See also what mother tongue influence is.
How to study TEFL from Chennai
Enquire
Send a quick enquiry or WhatsApp admissions with your goal: online teaching, school, IELTS coaching or teaching abroad.
Enrol
Apply online. Admissions confirms the course, fee and payment details in writing.
Study online or live
Work through the modules from home, or attend live batches scheduled in IST.
Complete the assessments
Answer module questions, plus lesson plans or projects at higher levels.
Receive your certificate
Your notarised certificate and grade sheet are posted to your address in Chennai within 30 to 90 days.
Areas we serve in and around Chennai
Learners join from Anna Nagar, T. Nagar, Adyar, Velachery, Tambaram and OMR, and from across Tamil Nadu. Because study is online, there is no need to travel to a centre.
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TEFL in Chennai: common questions
Is there a TEFL course in Chennai?
Yes. APTTI's TEFL/TESOL courses are available to learners in Chennai online, either self-paced with tutor support or in live online batches with a trainer.
What is the TEFL course fee in Chennai?
APTTI's fees are the same in Chennai as anywhere in India: the TEFL/TESOL Certificate is ₹12,000 + GST (USD 199 for international learners), the Diploma ₹18,000 + GST (USD 299 for international learners), and each 60-hour specialist certificate ₹9,000 + 18% GST (USD 130 for international learners).
Can I get a TEFL job in Chennai?
Chennai's automobile, IT and healthcare sectors and its large school network create demand for Business English trainers, school English teachers and IELTS coaches, including for nurses and doctors planning to work abroad. A 120-hour TEFL certificate, fluent English and a good demo lesson help, but no course can guarantee a job.
Can I do TEFL in Chennai without a degree?
Yes. The 120-hour Certificate needs a Class 10 pass and good English, and the 200-hour Diploma a Class 12 pass; the PG Diplomas and High-End course need a degree. Many jobs abroad and some online schools also require a degree.