Pre-Primary Teacher Training in Cape Town
Online pre-primary teacher training for learners in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Learners in Cape Town can take APTTI's pre-primary teacher training online at four levels: Certificate (10th pass, 6 months), Diploma (12th pass, 10 months), PG Diploma (graduates, 12 months) and Integrated PG Diploma (graduates, 18 months). International fees: Certificate US$170, Diploma US$325, PG Diploma US$475, Integrated PG Diploma US$549. No travel is needed.
Teaching pre-primary in Cape Town
Cape Town's early learning centres and pre-schools teach in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa.
Early learning centres, Grade R classes and private pre-schools are found across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Requirements to check
School teachers register with the South African Council for Educators (SACE); early childhood development practitioners need qualifications registered on the national framework (SAQA). Responsibility for early childhood development moved to the Department of Basic Education in 2022.
- Study mode
- Online, self-paced
- Time zone
- SAST (UTC+2)
- Classroom languages
- English and ten other official languages
- Fee currency
- USD
Levels and fees for Cape Town
| Level | Eligibility | Hours and duration | Fee (India) | Fee (international) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 10th pass | 120 hours / 6 months | ₹10,000 + GST | US$170 |
| Diploma | 12th pass | 200 hours / 10 months | ₹20,000 + GST | US$325 |
| PG Diploma | Graduation (any subject) | 240 hours / 12 months | ₹30,000 + GST | US$475 |
| Integrated PG Diploma | Graduation (any subject) | 480 hours / 18 months | ₹35,000 + GST | US$549 |
Also available online in Cape Town
APTTI also offers nursery teacher training, Montessori teacher training, an ECCE course, the International Teaching Diploma and Teaching Young Learners.
Questions from Cape Town
Is there a pre-primary teacher training centre in Cape Town?
APTTI's course is online, so you study from home in Cape Town without travelling to a centre. Admissions can be reached by phone, WhatsApp or email.
What is the pre-primary teacher training fee in Cape Town?
US$170 (Certificate), US$325 (Diploma), US$475 (PG Diploma) or US$549 (Integrated PG Diploma).
Can I get a pre-primary teaching job in Cape Town after the course?
Private pre-schools and schools in Cape Town hire trained pre-primary teachers, and APTTI offers job assistance at the end of the course. Jobs depend on local demand, your qualifications and interviews; no course guarantees placement.
Which level should I choose in Cape Town?
10th pass: Certificate. 12th pass: Diploma. Graduates: PG Diploma or Integrated PG Diploma, which suit schools that prefer graduate teachers.
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