TEFL Diploma Course (200 Hours)
APTTI's TEFL Diploma is a 200-hour online TEFL/TESOL qualification at Advanced level. It runs for 6 months, is open to anyone with a Class 12 pass and good English, and costs ₹18,000 + GST (USD 299 for international learners). It includes everything in the 120-hour Certificate plus case studies and a research module, for teachers who want a deeper qualification than the entry certificate.
- Level
- Advanced
- Hours
- 200 hours
- Duration
- 6 months
- Eligibility
- Class 12 (10+2) pass with good working English
- Mode
- Online, self-paced, with tutor support
- Fee
- ₹18,000 + GST · USD 299 international
The 200-hour TEFL Diploma goes beyond the entry certificate. Alongside the core methodology, you work through case studies of real teaching situations and complete a research module, building the judgement and reflective practice that schools and training institutes look for in more experienced teachers.
Who the TEFL Diploma is for
- teachers who want more than the minimum 120-hour certificate
- Class 12 pass learners who want a stronger first qualification
- spoken-English and IELTS trainers who want a formal diploma
- teachers planning to apply to competitive schools or institutes
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
- Case studies of real classroom situations
- Research module: investigating a teaching question
The Diploma adds case studies and a research module to the Certificate syllabus. Ask admissions for the current module titles.
Study plan and time commitment
200 hours over 6 months works out at about 33 hours a month, or roughly 8 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 case-study tasks and a research assignment. Higher levels may also include lesson plans and projects.
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
PG Diploma with 1 specialisation (280 hours)
Graduates can add a specialisation in 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 TEFL Diploma
What is the difference between a TEFL certificate and a TEFL diploma?
APTTI's Certificate is 120 hours at Preliminary level; the Diploma is 200 hours at Advanced level and adds case studies and a research module.
Can I join the TEFL Diploma after 12th?
Yes. The TEFL/TESOL Diploma is open to Class 12 pass learners with good English.
How many hours a week does the TEFL Diploma take?
200 hours over 6 months is about 33 hours a month, or roughly 8 hours a week.
What does the TEFL Diploma cost?
The TEFL/TESOL Diploma is ₹18,000 + GST (USD 299 for international learners). Instalments are available; ask admissions.