TESOL Course in India
A TESOL course in India trains you to teach English to speakers of other languages, in Indian classrooms, online or abroad. APTTI's TESOL course is the combined TEFL/TESOL programme: a 120-hour, 10-module Certificate studied online with tutor support, which you can extend to a 200-hour Diploma, PG Diplomas with Young Learners and/or Business English specialisations, or the 540-hour High-End course.
TESOL or TEFL: which do you need?
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the umbrella term; TEFL is teaching English where it is a foreign language. Indian employers, online schools and most employers abroad treat a 120-hour TEFL or TESOL certificate in the same way. That is why APTTI awards a combined TEFL/TESOL certificate.
Who takes a TESOL course in India?
- school teachers who want stronger English-teaching methods
- graduates planning to teach online or abroad
- spoken-English and IELTS trainers who want a formal qualification
- homemakers and career changers building a flexible teaching career
TESOL course levels at APTTI
- Certificate (Preliminary): 120 hours, 6 months, Class 10 pass
- Diploma (Advanced): 200 hours, 6 months, Class 12 pass
- PG Diploma, 1 specialisation (Master): 280 hours, 10 months, degree
- PG Diploma, 2 specialisations (Expert): 360 hours, 12 months, degree
- High-End TEFL/TESOL: 540 hours, 18 months, degree
Studying TESOL from anywhere in India
The course is online and self-paced, with tutor support by Google Meet, Zoom, WhatsApp, phone and email. If you prefer a trainer and a batch, choose Live TEFL. Certificates are notarised in Canada and posted free within India, within 30 to 90 days of completion.
TESOL and Indian school jobs
A TESOL certificate strengthens your profile for private schools, institutes and online work. It is not a substitute for the B.Ed or D.El.Ed and TET/CTET required for government school posts.
Common questions
Is TESOL valid in India?
TESOL certificates are widely accepted by private institutes, online schools and many private schools in India. They are not government teacher-eligibility qualifications.
What is the TESOL course fee in India?
Fees vary widely by provider and level. At APTTI, the TEFL/TESOL Certificate is ₹12,000 + GST (USD 199 for international learners), the Diploma ₹18,000 + GST (USD 299 for international learners), and the PG Diplomas ₹25,000 + GST (USD 399 for international learners) or ₹35,000 + GST (USD 549 for international learners).
How long is a TESOL course?
The standard certificate is 120 hours; most people finish it online in 6–12 weeks part-time.
Related course
Online TEFL / TESOL Course
The 120-hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate most employers ask for, stackable to a 200-hour Diploma, PG Diplomas with one or two specialisations, and a 540-hour High-End course.
₹12,000 + GST · USD 199 international
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