Pre-Primary Teacher Training in Kenya
Study APTTI's pre-primary teacher training online from anywhere in Kenya.
You can take pre-primary teacher training in Kenya online with APTTI at four levels: Certificate (120 hours), Diploma (200 hours), PG Diploma (240 hours) and Integrated PG Diploma (480 hours). International fees: Certificate US$170, Diploma US$325, PG Diploma US$475, Integrated PG Diploma US$549. Study in your own time zone, EAT (UTC+3).
Pre-primary education in Kenya
Under the Competency Based Curriculum, children attend two years of pre-primary (PP1 and PP2) before Grade 1.
Who sets teacher requirements
Pre-primary (ECDE) is managed by county governments, and teachers in public schools register with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), which requires a recognised ECDE certificate or diploma. Private schools set their own requirements.
This is general guidance, checked in October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the relevant authority and your target school.
Classroom languages
Main languages: English and Kiswahili. The course is taught in English, and it covers how to support children learning in more than one language.
Fees
| 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 |
Cities
Questions from learners in Kenya
Can I do pre-primary teacher training online in Kenya?
Yes. APTTI's course is fully online with 24/7 access, so you can study anywhere in Kenya in your own time zone (EAT (UTC+3)).
What does the course cost in Kenya?
Learners in Kenya pay in US dollars: US$170 (Certificate), US$325 (Diploma), US$475 (PG Diploma) or US$549 (Integrated PG Diploma).
Is the certificate accepted in Kenya?
Private schools decide what training they accept. The certificate is professional training, not a government licence; check the requirements below and with your target school.