Pre-Primary Teacher Training in Nairobi
Online pre-primary teacher training for learners in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Learners in Nairobi 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 Nairobi
Nairobi has public ECDE centres and many private and international pre-schools (PP1 and PP2).
Under the Competency Based Curriculum, children attend two years of pre-primary (PP1 and PP2) before Grade 1.
Requirements to check
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.
- Study mode
- Online, self-paced
- Time zone
- EAT (UTC+3)
- Classroom languages
- English and Kiswahili
- Fee currency
- USD
Levels and fees for Nairobi
| 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 Nairobi
APTTI also offers nursery teacher training, Montessori teacher training, an ECCE course, the International Teaching Diploma and Teaching Young Learners.
Questions from Nairobi
Is there a pre-primary teacher training centre in Nairobi?
APTTI's course is online, so you study from home in Nairobi without travelling to a centre. Admissions can be reached by phone, WhatsApp or email.
What is the pre-primary teacher training fee in Nairobi?
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 Nairobi after the course?
Private pre-schools and schools in Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
10th pass: Certificate. 12th pass: Diploma. Graduates: PG Diploma or Integrated PG Diploma, which suit schools that prefer graduate teachers.