Pre-Primary Teacher Training in Nigeria
Study APTTI's pre-primary teacher training online from anywhere in Nigeria.
You can take pre-primary teacher training in Nigeria 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, WAT (UTC+1).
Pre-primary education in Nigeria
The National Policy on Education includes one year of pre-primary education, and private nursery and primary schools are widespread in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan.
Who sets teacher requirements
Teachers in Nigeria register with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). The Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) is the usual minimum for registered teaching posts; private nursery schools set their own hiring rules.
This is general guidance, checked in October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the relevant authority and your target school.
Classroom languages
Main languages: English, Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo. 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 Nigeria
Can I do pre-primary teacher training online in Nigeria?
Yes. APTTI's course is fully online with 24/7 access, so you can study anywhere in Nigeria in your own time zone (WAT (UTC+1)).
What does the course cost in Nigeria?
Learners in Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
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.