Pre-Primary Teacher Training in South Africa
Study APTTI's pre-primary teacher training online from anywhere in South Africa.
You can take pre-primary teacher training in South Africa 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, SAST (UTC+2).
Pre-primary education in South Africa
Early learning centres, Grade R classes and private pre-schools are found across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Who sets teacher requirements
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.
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 ten other official languages. 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 South Africa
Can I do pre-primary teacher training online in South Africa?
Yes. APTTI's course is fully online with 24/7 access, so you can study anywhere in South Africa in your own time zone (SAST (UTC+2)).
What does the course cost in South Africa?
Learners in South Africa 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 South Africa?
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.